difference between nylon lanyard and polyester lanyard
difference between nylon lanyard and polyester lanyard , If you have been on the China Gift market looked at Lanyards, you’re probably wondering about the difference between materials.Well, today we are going to drill down and explain the difference between the two most popular material choices in the world.
Polyester is probably the most popular out of the two materials, however this could be due to a lack of understanding. Nylon provides a slightly more durable and high shine finish. It also has a tighter weave which amounts to a slightly better print surface for complex logo designs and artworks.Whereas polyester has a matte finish and can also be printed with slightly less complicated logo designs and text messages.
Did you know: Nylon was the worlds first fully synthetic textile.And was invented by Wallace Carothers in the Early 1900s. Nylon was viewed as a premium textile was not released to the general public until after World War 2.
Cost difference
Nylon is slightly more expensive, but can be worth it if you are looking for a superior look.However, polyester is definitely a good product and offers greater value for money.
Both lanyards are designed to take the exact same fittings and both are double stitched to ensure strength and durability, print can last for decades on both lanyards and they both accept pretty complicated, multi color logos.
Color vibrance and matching
Polyester absorbs color a lot faster than nylon. Due to the same properties that make it moisture wicking. Polyester expels the water in the dye while leaving the dye itself. This then clings to the fiber of the material. Whereas nylon absorbs water and sometimes restricts the dye from bonding to the small threads.
Both materials can be custom dyed to any Pantone color. However, in our travels we have found that polyester offers a slightly better color reproduction due to its tendency to absorb the dye used in production. Nylon lanyard color matching is also very closely matched, but you will find the tolerance is a + or – 10% variation from most companies.
And the winner is polyester!
It is more than equipped to handle all promotional, security and event needs and can be matched to any color with just about any logo. Polyester primarily wins on price as it is slightly cheaper than nylon and if you do not need a high shine finish it is the obvious choice. Polyester also holds stronger color and can be produced faster than nylon.
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