how long is a lanyard
Lanyards are made from yarn, rope or plastic craft lace, and are most commonly used for necklaces, ID tag holders, key chains and zipper pulls. The length of the lanyard really depends on its intended use. If you plan on making your own, there are some handy rules of thumb that can prevent you from coming up short.
Neck lanyards
Woven neck lanyards used for ID tags are generally longer than regular-sized necklaces. The ID tag holder lanyards hang about mid-chest. In adults, this is about 22 to 25 inches, depending on a person’s height and build. Neck lanyards are also used to hang an accessory around the neck, such as lanyard with whistle, USB lanyards , lanyards for keys. Neck lanyards for children should typically be 12 to 15 inches. You can printing cartoon characters on lanyards for children.
Key Chains
Key chain lanyards are smaller versions of neck lanyards — used for keys or small charms — and are about 4 or 5 inches in length. Key chain-sized lanyards work well to add personal style to your key ring and make simple gifts. Extend the length of a woven key chain lanyard by leaving the end strands long and adding other attachment with a knot at the ends to hold them on the strands.
Zipper Pulls
Zipper pull lanyards are a smaller version of the key chains, and are typically attached to zippers on coats, purses or bags. Small zipper pulls work well for children’s jackets because it helps them grip the zipper and makes it easier to unzip their jackets themselves. About a foot of plastic lace is needed to make a 1-inch zipper pull. They are just big enough to grab with the thumb and pointer finger. Zipper pull lanyards also add nice accents to coats and jackets, and can be made to match colors.
