Key Facts
- 30" sturdy nylon cord — retracts smoothly for secure, tangle-free wear
- Rotating alligator clip — swivels for universal attachment to lanyards or pockets
- Compact oval design — measures 1 3/4" x 2" x 3/8" for a low-profile badge display
- Strong snap lock — keeps the cord locked at the desired length during use
Description
Design and Function
This oval retractable badge reel is built for daily use at trade shows and conferences. The 30" sturdy nylon cord retracts smoothly, and the rotating alligator clip swivels for easy attachment to lanyards, belts, or pockets. Its compact oval shape measures 1 3/4" x 2" x 3/8", keeping badges close and accessible.
Branding and Durability
The front face provides a clean imprint area for your logo or message. Pad print delivers crisp fine lines, while digital print reproduces full-color artwork. The ABS plastic body and snap lock are built to withstand frequent use, keeping your brand visible throughout the event.
Versatile Use
Ideal for trade shows, conferences, career fairs, and product launches, this badge reel helps keep attendee IDs and access passes within easy reach. Its universal clip works with most badge styles, making it a practical choice for any team.
Specifications
| Material | ABS |
|---|---|
| Dimensions | 1 3/4" x 2" x 3/8" |
| Weight | 0.2 lbs |
| Origin | Imported, decorated in USA |
Decoration & Imprint
2 methods
Your logo is imprinted on the front face of the badge reel. Pad print applies a thin, opaque ink layer that conforms to the curved surface, ideal for fine lines and small text. Digital print reproduces full-color artwork in one pass. For detailed artwork, pad print is recommended; for photographic or gradient images, digital print is the better choice.
Pad PrintPMS1 color/location included · one-time setup $55.00 · Up to 4 colors
Pad printing (tampography) transfers ink from a silicone pad onto the item, flexing into curves, angles, and recessed areas flat application can't follow. The result is a thin, nearly flush ink layer with well-defined edges — each color prints as an opaque spot-ink solid, holding evenly on contoured or darker surfaces; cured ink resists everyday wear.
Digital Printone-time setup $55.00 · Full color
Digital printing sends artwork straight from file to the item — no plates or per-color screens — laying all colors down in a single pass. It carries photographs, gradients, drop shadows, and dense multi-color artwork at high resolution, reading as a flat image on the surface. A specific brand color is rendered as a close full-color process simulation rather than an exact spot ink, and on colored items the substrate shifts the appearance.
Production & Delivery
5 business days production
- Free digital proof — within 24 hours. After we receive your artwork, we will e-mail you the proof. Production time begins after your approval. We allow up to two proof edits at no additional charge.
- Production: 5 business days after proof approval. Production time is for the default single-location, one-color imprint. It may increase for multiple imprint locations, additional colors, and large product quantities. Add 24 hours for your free digital proof.
- FedEx Shipping: Transit time depends on the shipping option and destination. Enter your ZIP code below for estimated arrival dates and shipping prices.
Arrival dates are shown at checkout.
Questions & Answers
Ask about sizing, imprinting or turnaround
- What is the minimum order quantity?
- The minimum order is 250 pieces with Pad Print.
- How much does it cost per unit?
- Pricing falls with quantity: 250–499 pieces $1.98 each, 500–999 pieces $1.91 each, 1,000–2,499 pieces $1.85 each, 2,500–4,999 pieces $1.76 each, 5,000–10,000 pieces $1.68 each. Prices are per unit, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately.
- Is there a setup charge?
- Yes — a one-time setup charge of $55.00 per order. The imprint itself is included in the unit price.
- How long does production take?
- Production takes 5 business days after proof approval; a free digital proof is e-mailed within 24 hours of receiving artwork.
- What decoration methods are available?
- Pad Print (1 color/location included · one-time setup $55.00 · Up to 4 colors); Digital Print (one-time setup $55.00 · Full color).
- Can I get a sample first?
- Yes — request a free sample at https://www.promotionpros.com/samplerequest/33961.
From our decoration and product guides
- What is pad printing and what does it look like?
- Pad printing (tampography) transfers ink from a silicone pad onto the item, so the pad flexes into curves, angles and recessed areas that a flat application cannot follow. The result is a thin, nearly flush ink layer with well-defined edges. Each color prints as an opaque spot-ink solid that holds evenly on contoured or darker surfaces, and the cured ink resists everyday wear. More about Pad Printed →
- When should I choose pad printing over screen printing?
- When the artwork has fine lines, small text or tight detail that must stay sharp on a contoured or uneven surface, such as a pen barrel or a curved drinkware wall. The conforming pad holds crisp edges where flat methods cannot reach. Pad printing suits fine detail better than flooding large areas, so for broad solid fills, photographs or gradients look at screen printing or a full-color process instead. More about Pad Printed →
- What is digital full-color printing?
- Digital printing sends the artwork straight from file to the item with no plates or per-color screens, laying every color down in a single pass. It carries photographs, gradients, drop shadows and dense multi-color artwork at high resolution, reading as a flat image on the surface, and holds fine detail and small type cleanly. More about Full Color →
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SKU: EAN0000331IN STOCK
SKU: EAN0000331
Oval Retractable Badge Reel with 30" Nylon Cord
Starting At$1.68each, imprint included — one-time setup charged separately
Ideal for trade shows, conferences, career fairs, and product launches.
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