Wooden Name Badge Fastenings: Pin, Magnetic, Clip, Lanyard, NFC or QR

Direct answer: pin fastenings are the standard and most secure option, magnetic fastenings avoid pin holes in delicate fabric, clip fastenings suit pocket edges, and lanyards work best for all-day event wear. NFC and QR formats add a digital contact-sharing function on top of any of these. Here's how to choose.

Pin fastenings

The most common and most secure fastening. A pin badge won't come loose during a shift, but it does pierce the fabric, which some uniform or dress-code policies don't allow.

Magnetic fastenings

A magnetic fastening holds the badge in place without piercing fabric — the right choice for blouses, suits, and any uniform where pin holes aren't acceptable. Magnetic fastenings are strong enough for daily wear but can be removed and reattached without damage.

Clip fastenings

A clip fastening attaches over a pocket edge or waistband rather than through the fabric. Useful where neither a pin nor a magnet suits the garment.

Lanyard fastenings

Badges worn on an eco lanyard around the neck rather than attached to clothing — the standard choice for conferences, exhibitions and events where the badge needs to be highly visible and comfortable for all-day wear. See what our eco lanyards are made from.

NFC badges

An NFC chip embedded in the badge lets the wearer share contact details with a tap of a compatible phone — no app or QR scan needed. See our dedicated NFC name badges guide for how the technology works and who it suits.

QR code badges

A scannable QR code engraved on the badge links to a LinkedIn profile, digital business card or website. See our QR code name badges guide, which covers bulk ordering for conferences specifically.

Choosing the right format

• Retail and office, standard dress code: pin or magnetic
• Uniforms that can't be pierced: magnetic or clip
• Conferences and events, all-day wear: lanyard
• Networking-heavy events: NFC or QR, on a lanyard

Ordering

Choose your fastening on the product page when ordering. Bulk discounts apply automatically at checkout.

• 20 units — 10%
• 50 units — 15%
• 100 units — 20%
• 250 units — 25%
• 500 units — 30%
• 1,000 units — 35%

All items are made to order. Dispatch time is shown at checkout. UK orders via Royal Mail Tracked 24. International via Royal Mail International Tracked.

Frequently asked questions

Can I mix fastenings within one order?
Yes — choose the fastening per badge on the product page, or contact us for a mixed bulk order.

Which fastening lasts longest?
Pin and magnetic fastenings are both built for daily long-term wear. Lanyards are designed for event use but hold up well to repeat use if kept for future events.

Do NFC and QR badges cost more?
There's a small premium over a standard engraved badge to cover the embedded chip or code, reflected in the individual product price.

See also: our guide to wooden vs plastic name badges, and the full wooden name badges collection.