# Badges and Event Wristbands — Identification | Craftarea > Source: https://www.craftarea.ge/en/sapirmo-stili/beiji-da-samajuri > Format: text/markdown variant of the HTML page at the same URL > Site: Craftarea — Printing and advertising production in Tbilisi: business cards, stickers, signs, branded clothing and corporate gifts. Discuss your project with Craftarea. # Badges and Event Wristbands Short answer Badges provide identification for offices and events — reusable plastic or single-use paper, with a lanyard or clip. Wristbands control event access: single-use paper or reusable silicone. Badges and wristbands solve one problem in two different ways: who is this person and where are they allowed. A badge carries information — name, job title, company — and is read during conversation. A wristband marks only status and must read quickly from a distance, by colour. That difference determines which to use when — and often both are needed at once. [Get a quote](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/contact)[Corporate Identity — all pages →](https://www.craftarea.ge/en/sapirmo-stili) ## Key facts Badge — single use Paper in a plastic holder Badge — reusable Plastic, with a clip Lanyard Branded neck strap Wristband — single use Paper, with a closure Wristband — reusable Silicone Numbering Available on both Colour as status The wristband's main function Quote Specify the required design and print deliverables, versions, finishing and quantity. ## Badges: single use or reusable The choice follows duration of use. For a one-day conference, a paper badge in a plastic holder is the most rational: the badge is single-use and printed with the name, while the holder is reused. For a permanent office badge, plastic is right — it lasts years and presents better. One practical note on type size: the name must be large enough to read at conversational distance, roughly a metre, so nobody has to lean in towards the badge. - One-day event — paper in a holder - Permanent office badge — plastic - Name — legible from one metre - Holders are reusable, badges are not ## Wristbands: controlling status by colour The whole logic of a wristband is fast visual identification: a security steward or bartender must tell at a glance whether someone holds a particular right. So the colour system must be planned in advance — one colour for general attendees, another for VIPs, a third for organisers and staff. A paper wristband has a one-time closure: it locks when fitted and is damaged on removal, which is precisely its security mechanism — it cannot be passed on. Silicone wristbands are reusable and suit multi-day events better. - Colour = status, readable from a distance - Paper closure — damaged on removal - Single use — cannot be passed on - Silicone — multi-day events ## Lanyards and numbering A lanyard — the branded strap a badge hangs from — is often an advertising carrier in its own right: the company name printed on it stays visible throughout the event. It is normally produced together with the badge holders. Numbering is a separate option: both badges and wristbands can carry a unique number or QR code, automating registration records and access control — particularly useful at large events. ## Identification options | Type | Duration of use | Information | Typical use | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Paper badge in a holder | One event; holder is reusable | Name, company | Conferences, seminars | | Plastic badge | Years | Name, job title | Offices, staff | | Lanyard | Reusable | Company logo | Events, offices | | Paper wristband | Single use; damaged on removal | Colour, number | Events, festivals | | Silicone wristband | Multi-day | Colour, raised text | Multi-day events | ## Frequently Asked Questions Should names be pre-printed on badges? If the attendee list is known in advance, yes — it presents far better and saves time at registration. If the list changes at the last minute, a clear field for handwriting is better. How many wristband colours should there be? As many as you have statuses, but more than three is usually excessive — stewards struggle to remember many colours. Three (attendee, VIP, staff) covers most events. Can a paper wristband be passed on? No — that is precisely its security mechanism. The closure is designed so the band is damaged on removal and cannot be refitted. Is branding the lanyard worth it? Yes, if the event lasts more than a few hours — the lanyard is constantly visible and is a far more prominent advertising area than the badge. What is a QR code on a badge for? Registration and access control: scanning instantly confirms who the attendee is and whether they may join a particular session. At large events this speeds the process considerably. What is the minimum run? It depends on the type — paper badges and wristbands work at small quantities, while silicone wristbands are usually economical only at larger runs. 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