4 Different Name Tag Backings & Their Uses

When designing the perfect name tag, the possibilities are endless! There’s colors, font styles, shapes and sizes all to consider, but the one thing we often forget about are the backings. A backing is very important because it holds your name tag in place the way you want it displayed to customers and business partners. Many don’t realize how many different options there are when choose a name tag backing, so we’re here to explain each one and when they will be most useful for you.

1) Magnetic Backing


magnetic name tag backing

The first is the magnetic backing which is a great way to securely fasten your name tag onto your clothing. Name Tag Wizard’s magnetic backings are hard to beat because they really hold! But these have another advantage aside from how well they hold – magnetic name badges won’t damage your clothing. Many of us wear suits, blouses and some of our nicest clothing to work. A magnetic backing will eliminate the need to poke holes in your clothing therefore making your clothes last longer.

 

2) Plastic Badge Pin


Plastic Badge Pin

A plastic badge pin has many great uses as well – it all depends on what you’re looking for. Plastic badge pins allow you or your employees to securely attach a name tag efficiently and with ease. These backings are also fairly less expensive than a magnetic backing and are a great alternative when ordering a large quantity of name tags.

 

3) Swivel Clip


Swivel Clip for Name Tags

A swivel clip is also a great, economically friendly backing for your name tags. This backing can hold a photo ID as well as a traditional name tag. Like the magnetic backings, it will not puncture holds in your clothing. It has an extra stable spring that is great for securely holding name tags in place.

 

4) Mylar Clip


Mylar Clip for Name Badges

A mylar clip is a great backing option as it can be reused. If you like to change your name tag or photo ID often, this may be the backing choice for you! Just attach your name tag using the clear vinyl mylar strip and you’re ready to engage with customers and business partners. Best of all – this clip will also leave your clothing damage free.

 

As you can see, there’s a number of options to choose from when deciding which name tag backing to use. Not all backings are created equally! Just like a name tag, your backing choice depends on what works best for you. If you have questions related to a name tag backing or anything else Name Tag Wizard related, we invite you to leave a comment down below!

Creating The Perfect Name Tag And Knowing How To Wear It

Name Badges for Professors

Whether your business is at the top of its industry or you’re just getting it off the ground, your identity and making yourself known is vital to your success. High-quality name tags are a powerful tool because they welcome others and make you more approachable. This will allow you to communicate and make connections with ease. However, your name badge can do the exact opposite if it’s not designed and worn properly.

We’ve been creating high-quality badges and tags for 40 years and know the importance a name tag holds. Follow these tips to ensure your custom name tag is effective in growing your business relationships and ultimately your company.Even if you’ve made your own before, use these as an easy reminder the next time you need to update your name tags.

  1. Make it Legible
  2. Add Color, But Not Too Much
  3. Be Informative, Not Distracting
  4. Know How to Wear It
  5. Avoid the Lanyard “Turnaround”

But, what do each of these mean? Read on each of these topics in greater detail below.

Tip #1: Make it Legible

Beginning with size, your name badge should be legible from 10 feet away. Choose a simple font and a font size large enough that potential business partners and customers won’t struggle to read it. Also, choose a contrasting color to the background. This ensures your text won’t be lost when someone want to read it. Make your name the spotlight of your name tag!

Your title should be smaller than your name, but still easy to read. And, should follow the same style and design as your name or with a slight variation such as in italics or underlined.

Keep your company’s logo at a reasonable size. Like your name, it should be visible at a short distance and recognizable.

Full Color Name Badge

Tip #2: Add Color – But Not Too Much

When choosing colors for full color name badges, make sure they don’t distract from your company’s logo. Select a background and font color that will compliment your logo instead of take away from it. Black or dark blue are classic, professional font colors and many prefer a white background as it allows maximum visibility.

Contrasting, complimentary colors are an easy way to ensure your name tag stays eye-catching while maintaining a professional look. The colors shouldn’t be too bright as that can become distracting rather than attention-grabbing.

Tip #3: Be Informative, Not Distracting

As you decide what information to include on your name tag, be selective. Your name, title, and company’s logo is generally all that’s necessary. Too much information will cause clutter and be distracting.

If there is additional information that you NEED to include, consider sizing up your name tag or customizing ID-style badges. Having more space gives you leniency in how much information you can have. But, you must still consider how much is necessary. A cluttered name badge looks unprofessional and distracting.

Engraved Name Tag

Tip #4: Know How to Wear it

If you’ve chosen a name tag template that will be pinned or magnetized to your shirt, know where it should sit. In any case, the most effective location is three inches below your collar bone. Name badges of this sort should always be positioned to one side or the other to minimize obstruction.

For populated events like trade shows and conventions, it’s suggested to wear your name tag on the left side so those approaching you can read it with ease. If you’re in a more intimate business setting, you should wear your name tag on the opposite side you use to shake hands. For example, if you generally shake hands with your left hand, wear your name tag on the right. This will position your name tag in the direct line of sight for those you’re greeting.

Tip #5: Avoid the Lanyard “Turnaround”

If you’ve chosen lanyard or necklace style name tag, it is likely to be turned around and defeat the purpose of a name tag. A simple solution to this problem is printing the same information on both sides with a double-sided badge.

Why is This Important?

You may be wondering, “Why go through all the trouble? How important is it to wear a name tag properly?”

In the modern business world, it’s important to make a great impression the first time you meet someone. It’s often the only impression you get. Wearing your name tag, and wearing it in the correct manner, adds another layer to you professional appearance. It also helps in avoiding awkward ice breakers if your title or position is included.

And, you wouldn’t put much trust in someone wearing an upside down badge, would you?

 

Remember these tips each time you add your name tag to your business attire! Welcome new relationships and partnerships by presenting yourself in an approachable and professional way at your next event. When you work hard and give yourself the keys to succeed, nothing will stand in your way!

 

Name Tag Wizard is your go-to, online name tag maker. Whether you need to update your business’s tags or stock up on event badges for conference attendees, we have you covered. Shop our wide selection of DIY designs and templates or make your own from scratch.

Design Wizard Tutorial

Name Tags for Business

Standard name tags are a thing of the past! Our name-tag-creating “Design Wizard” helps our customers completely customize their name tags. Whether you choose full color, oval, text only or engraved name tags, our design wizard tool gives users ultimate design power! Add logos, change color components or select curved edges to ensure your name tags perfectly represent your brand.

We’re thrilled to be able to provide our customers with a tool that allows them to create the name tags of their dreams. With so many different options and capabilities, there are often questions. Follow these step-by-step instructions to help simplify your name tag designing process.

  1. Decide which name tag best meets your needs (custom name tags, engraved name tags, pre-designed name tags, metal name tags) Choose the size and background (color, silver or gold) for your name tags
  2. If you picked a custom name tag with a colored background, you’ll now select your color
  3. Under the “options” tab, upload your logo or image you would like on your name tag (if any) and choose its positioning
  4. To add the employee’s name, select the “text” tab and “add new text box
  5. Type in the name and choose your desired font, color and size
  6. To add the employee’s title, click “add new text box” again
  7. Enter the title and choose your desired font, color and size
  8. Select the “options” tab and choose the material, backing and how you’d like the name tags’ corners to appear
  9. For larger orders, click on “upload name list” to add a list of your employees’ names, then change the quantity directly below to match the number of names on the list
  10. Click the “notes” button to add any additional instructions
  11. When you’re finished, click “add to cart”
  12. If you need to order another name tag of the same design once you’re in your cart, just click “order a new design based off this design”
  13. Change the text on the name tag as desired and select “add to cart”
  14. You’ll now see you have two name tags in your cart
  15. To fix any errors, click “update your design” to make any necessary changes and select “update design”

We hope this tutorial will make designing your name tags a seamless and enjoyable experience! If you have further questions, feel free to leave a comment below. For immediate assistance you can call our Customer Focus Team at (888) 721-2957 or send an email to sales@nametagwizard.com.

What’s New In Name Tags? Personality Identifiers

Name Tag for Coffee Shop Employee

Like anything should in modern times, Name Tags have evolved.  Gone are the days when you had a boring backer and simple Arial font placed on top.  These days, businesses are finding ways to get even more creative with their name tags.  And we’re not just talking about various shapes, printing methods, or designs.

There are new trends popping up on what customers are actually placing on their name tags.  Could name tags help ignite and foster better internal employee relationships?  Stronger team work even? The short answer is yes. That’s exactly what’s new in the name tag industry!

Recently, we know of several companies identifying employee’s personalities on their name tag.  There are many personality tests that people use today. Some of them are:

  • The Sixteen Personality Factor (16PF)
  • Predictive Index (PI)
  • Dominance, Influence, Steadiness, and Conscientiousness (DISC)
  • Caliper Profile
  • California Psychological Inventory
  • Myers Briggs (MBTI)
  • Gallup StrengthsFinder

While all are a bit different, all shed light on employee’s social patterns, group dynamics and motivating factors.  If you have ever taken one, you may find that the results can be eerily true.  Even from answering as little as two short questions.

Imagine taking those personality test results and being able to understand immediately if your co-worker was an introvert, or a detail oriented processes person.  Imagine being able to see immediately if a person was a big-picture, ideas person. What would that mean for internal employee interaction?

Some companies are embracing this and finding success.  By placing the personality color code on the name tag, employees are able to interact with each other more easily and are able to communicate better.

Are you ready to try it out?

Consider adding identifiers of people’s personalities on their name tag.  You’ll be surprised at how employees are able to adjust their working style to match their co-worker’s personalities, increasing productivity and harmony in the work force. This is particularly great if you run a small business where you frequently have a lot of new employees.  It’s also ideal if you run a rapidly growing business with several recent hires.

So while it’s hard to imagine you could think “out of the box” on something as basic as a name tag, consider this proof positive that innovation is present everywhere.