Lanyard is a rope strap or flat webbing which is worn around the neck, wrist, arm or waist to carry keys, an ID badge, a whistle, small object or display id card, name badge or security access control identification. Neck lanyards are the most common type. Lanyards come in many different colors, thicknesses, lengths and styles. There are 3 common style lanyards. Key ring lanyard is useful for keys or a whistle. This key lanyard might also feature a split connector so you can remove the part of the neck strap holding the object and snap it back into place afterwards. Bulldog clip lanyard which is similar to an alligator clip, has two serrated jaws which open when you squeeze it. Swivel hook lanyard is good for ID badges which have a hole for attaching them.