The Essential Guide to Lone Worker Safety: Why It Matters and How to Stay Protected
Lone workers play a crucial role in many industries, from healthcare and social care to security, construction, and retail. While their independence allows for flexible operations, it can also come with some pretty significant safety challenges. Working alone means...
Understanding the Sunflower Lanyard: A Symbol for Hidden Disabilities
We’re going to do something a little unusual in this article. We’re going to talk to you about a lanyard, but one that we don’t sell, and we don’t ever plan to. However, it’s rapidly becoming one of the most recognisable lanyards in the UK (and further afield too)....
The Growing Risk of Vehicle Theft for Delivery and Commercial Drivers – And How to Prevent It
The demand for delivery and commercial drivers has never been higher. With the rise of online shopping and express deliveries, drivers are under increasing pressure to complete their rounds quickly and efficiently. However, this pressure can lead to risky behaviour,...
Rainbow Lanyards: Symbols of Pride and Controversy?
Rainbow lanyards have become a widespread accessory in many workplaces, schools, and public spaces across the UK. These vibrant items are more than just practical tools for holding ID badges or keys; they are powerful symbols of support for the LGBTQ+ community. So,...
The Comprehensive Guide to Lanyards: Design, Supply, and Innovation
Lanyards Decoded: Seeing Beyond Their Simplicity Lanyards may seem like a simple accessory, but their role in our daily lives spans across industries and applications. From corporate events to educational institutions, these unassuming tools not only hold badges but...
The Power of Personalised Lanyards in Building Brand Awareness
1. Introduction 1.1 The importance of brand visibility In today’s competitive market, brand visibility is essential for success. With countless brands vying for consumers’ attention, it’s crucial to stand out from the crowd. Personalised lanyards...
What’s the Difference between a MIFARE Card and a Proximity Card
What are MIFARE cards? Created by NXP, MIFARE is a market leading provider of contactless solutions. MIFARE is known worldwide for a wide range of contactless products that are used in more than 40 different applications. Their contactless cards are used in access...
Why Badge Reels and Retractable Lanyards are so useful for Access Control
Most employers require their employees to wear their ID cards at work for easy identification and security purposes. The cards often double up as access cards to allow them entry into certain doors at the workplace. As experts in ID cards and accessories, we recommend...
All You Need to Know about Adhesive Backed ID Cards
What are they? Adhesive backed ID cards can be lifesavers, especially for companies with high staff turnover and reuse proximity cards. Adhesive backed cards are exactly that – ID cards that are designed to fit through any standard ID card printer, with an adhesive...
How to Prolong the Life of Proximity Cards
Proximity cards are a type of contactless smart cards. They contain a microchip, connected to a small antenna that allows them to communicate with a card reader wirelessly. They have long served as a popular entry level option for access control. Proximity cards are...
Eco Friendly Lanyards – What are my Options?
Here at Red Strawberry we offer a range of eco friendly lanyards for those wanting to be more environmentally friendly. The best choices for eco friendly lanyards are bamboo and PET lanyards. Bamboo Eco Friendly Lanyards Bamboo is a planet-friendly choice for lanyards...