Comparison of name tags

Name badges are available in many different designs and, as is well known, those who have the choice are spoiled for choice. Use 4 characteristics as a guide to find the right badge. These are lettering, attachment, shape and material.

Lettering of name tags

In general, you have the options of printing on the carrier material of the sign or on a paper insert . If you have the carrier material labeled, you can usually choose between full print and logo print.

Name badge with full print (e.g. made of metal or acrylic glass ) is particularly elegant and of high quality . However, it is only advisable if the name will not change in the foreseeable future, because the name tag, company imprint, logo and individual name are a unit.

When printing a logo, only the company details, such as the company logo, are permanently attached to the sign. The name is on an exchangeable paper insert and is protected with a Plexiglas. In this way, the name badges remain reusable and can be supplied with a new name card at any time.

If you want to change both the logo and the name yourself, name tags with inserts make sense, which you can easily exchange and print completely yourself.

Instructions for fastening

You can attach most name tags with a pin or magnet. There is also the option of clamp or clip. Each system has advantages and disadvantages.

A lapel pin attaches to any garment and is very strong, but there is a risk of damage to fabrics. Clamps or clips must be attached to an edge of clothing, this can be a problem with a high-necked dress. Very sensitive fabrics such as velvet may develop pressure points.

Magnets are very textile-friendly and therefore very popular. You put a metal plate under the fabric and put the name tag on top on that spot. With thick fabrics, however, the adhesive force is sometimes not sufficient. The signs can also be accidentally wiped off, so losing them cannot be ruled out. Pacemaker wearers fear that the magnet will interfere with the device. This is theoretically possible if a very strong magnet sits directly over the heart. To be on the safe side, pacemaker wearers should select needle or clip attachment.

Note : For badges or tags that you absolutely don't want to lose, clip mounts or clamps are the best option.

Choose the right shape

Let yourself be guided by your personal taste and orientate yourself towards your corporate identity. In general , curved signs look more dignified than flat ones. For name badges with a frame make sure that the frame color matches your company's logo.

Incidentally, the name tag does not necessarily have to be square. In general , special shapes attract attention. Your logo may protrude from the sign, for example, so that it immediately catches the eye. Acrylic glass name badges are a good way to implement such individual solutions.

Avoid accommodating a lot of information in a small space, the sign must be legible from a distance of about one meter. So if, for example, the department and company slogan should also be on the sign, opt for a slightly larger format. If more information is important, choose an ID card holder.

Material tips

Name tags are available in metal , hard plastic and flexible foil . Combinations of a hard frame and film cover for the inlay are also common.

If you want a classy look, go for metal name badges . These high-quality models are particularly suitable for trade fairs or company events. Colorful hard plastic signs are funky and modern. Both variants are suitable for longer use.

Acrylic glass is also a popular material for nameplates, its advantages include elegance and a polished frameless look. Sometimes you only need the signs for a short time. Inexpensive versions made of hard foil with paper inserts are sufficient for this.

But always remember that the name tag is also a business card for your company. Don't save at the wrong end .