You are given an employee badge at your new job and have been told that you are required to wear it daily. The company security department has provided you with a round holder with an extendable cord that attaches to your uniform. The holder is called a badge reel.

Badge reels come in various styles, but the basic function of a bage reel is to hold an identification card throughout the day. The reel is securely attached to clothing by way of many methods. Your reel could could attach to your shirt or pants by way of a bulldog clip, swivel hook, belt clip, bar pin, reinforced vinyl strap clip, key ring, or wire cord.

The reel has a retractable cord that keeps an id card available yet close. The retractable cords are available in different lengths and thicknesses. Heavy duty badge reels have a stronger cord is made of nylon or steel wire.

The reel is attractive to many people that need to use their ID badges many times a day for access to buildings, networks or food vending. The reel is a smart selection as the reel provides easy use for swiping a badge. When the ID card is pulled, the retractable cord extends from the coiled reel. The card, although secure, is free to be scanned for tracking and access. Upon release of the card, the cord retracts back into the reel and holds the badge until required again.

The reel is a popular attachment for education and transportation. Often there will be many people who need to access a certain area in a short amount of time. The badge reel keeps the line moving efficiently as the needed badge to provide access is quickly located and available for scanning. Other uses for the badge reel are found in construction work, government, police and military and corporate office environments.

Badge reels come in many sizes, colors and shipes. Some reels are customized with a logo or design to display company information. These reels are used for in house employees or may be part of a promotional marketing effort from a company. Newer badge reels have a design on them that is not for marketing purposes, but is just fashionable for those who want a great look.

Badge reels are beneficial for many reasons. With all of the optional choices in style and color, there is a perfect style for you.