Custom printed lanyards are an extremely popular item and are readily available for purchase through a large amount of suppliers. Many suppliers have detailed e-commerce sites that allow buyers to select a lanyard style and customize it without ever having to leave their office or home. The finished product is typically delivered within one to three business days. Custom printed lanyards are relatively inexpensive, especially when purchased in large numbers. Often available for as little as a few cents per item, the choices in style, color, material, length, and print are seemingly endless.

Custom printed lanyards are often imprinted with a logo, slogan, name, or symbol. Employees, students, hospital staff members, seminar attendees, government workers, or military members commonly wear them. A variety of attachment hardware is available to secure important items. Many company employees use lanyards to display identification badges while on the job.

An inexpensive source of advertising, custom printed lanyards serve as popular incentives and giveaway items at trade shows, seminars, and conferences. They are also used as promotional items at concerts, universities, and other venues.

Pet owners have also taken advantage of what custom printed lanyards have to offer. A lanyard worn around a dog or cat