Description
Horizontal Clear Plastic ID Badge Holder – Transparent ID Card Sleeve
Our Horizontal Clear Plastic ID Badge Holder is designed to hold and protect employee ID cards, name badges, visitor passes and conference identification. Made from transparent plastic, this landscape-style badge holder allows names, photographs, company logos, barcodes and other printed information to remain visible without removing the card. The horizontal design is suitable for compatible landscape-format ID cards and printed inserts, while the protective pocket helps reduce everyday wear, dirt and damage from handling. Ideal for offices, schools, hospitals, exhibitions, conferences and corporate events, these reusable clear ID badge holders can be combined with suitable lanyards, badge clips and retractable reels for convenient identification.
Why Order Horizontal Clear Plastic ID Badge Holders from Supplies Hub?
Supplies Hub is a UK-based supplier of ID card holders, transparent badge sleeves, lanyards, badge clips, retractable reels and workplace identification accessories.
We supply individual customers, printing businesses, corporate offices, hospitals, schools, universities, conference organisers, event companies and organisations throughout the UK.
Our horizontal clear plastic ID card holders provide a simple and affordable way to protect printed identification while keeping important information easy to read.
Whether you need one badge holder for personal use or hundreds for an upcoming event, we offer flexible order quantities and competitive wholesale pricing.
Why buy from Supplies Hub?
- Free UK delivery on every order
- No minimum order – buy one holder or purchase in bulk
- Wholesale prices for businesses, schools, event organisers and printing companies
- Transparent plastic construction for clear visibility of identification details
- Horizontal landscape design for compatible ID cards and name badges
- Protective plastic pocket to help reduce damage from everyday handling
- Reusable design for temporary and permanent identification
- Lightweight construction for everyday workplace use
- Suitable for printed paper inserts and compatible plastic ID cards
- Can be combined with appropriate badge clips and lanyards
- UK-based supplier with same-day London collection available
Unlike rigid plastic ID holders, flexible transparent badge sleeves can be particularly useful for paper name inserts and temporary event credentials.
They also allow organisations to replace printed identification without replacing the entire holder.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product | Horizontal Clear Plastic ID Badge Holder |
| Item type | Transparent ID Card Holder / Badge Sleeve |
| Orientation | Horizontal / Landscape |
| Colour | Clear / Transparent |
| Material | Plastic |
| Design | Protective transparent card pocket |
| Display | Clear front for printed identification |
| Main purpose | Holding and displaying ID cards, name badges and passes |
| Suitable inserts | Compatible printed paper, card and plastic identification |
| Main applications | Offices, conferences, exhibitions, schools, healthcare and visitor identification |
| Minimum order | No minimum |
| Bulk purchasing | Wholesale prices available |
| UK delivery | Free |
| Collection | Same-day London collection, subject to stock |
Important sizing information: The supplied product image shows measurements for the holder and its usable card area, but the text is not sufficiently clear to verify the exact figures.
The internal pocket dimensions should be checked before printing or cutting identification inserts.
A standard CR80 plastic ID card measures approximately 85.6 × 54 mm. Do not assume the holder fits this format until its usable internal dimensions have been confirmed.
Personalised ID Card, Name Badge and Conference Badge Printing
Our Horizontal Clear Plastic ID Badge Holders are supplied as blank identification accessories.
Customers can insert their own printed conference name badges, visitor passes, staff identification or event credentials.
If you also require personalised badges or professionally printed identification, we offer separate printing services through BadgePrinting.co.uk.
Our personalised badge printing services include:
- Staff ID Card Printing – employee names, photographs and job titles
- Employee ID Badge Printing – company identification for staff
- Corporate ID Cards – branded workplace identification
- Conference Badge Printing – delegate and organiser name badges
- Exhibition Badge Printing – exhibitor, visitor and event staff identification
- Visitor Badge Printing – temporary office and workplace identification
- Event Name Badge Printing – personalised badges for events and meetings
- School Staff ID Cards – identification for teachers and school employees
- Student ID Card Printing – educational identification
- Healthcare Staff ID Badges – staff identification for medical workplaces
- Security ID Card Printing – personalised security identification
- Contractor ID Badge Printing – identification for temporary workers
- Photo ID Card Printing – custom cards containing names and photographs
Customers can purchase their clear horizontal ID card holders from Supplies Hub and order the printed identification separately through BadgePrinting.co.uk.
This is particularly useful for conference organisers, businesses and event companies that require printed badges together with suitable accessories.
Please note: The holder is an accessory for displaying identification. It does not contain electronic access technology, and printed cards do not automatically provide RFID or NFC functionality.
Best Uses for Horizontal Clear Plastic ID Badge Holders – Who Uses Them and Why?
Clear horizontal badge holders are particularly useful where names, company details and other identification information need to remain visible throughout an event or working day.
Conferences, Exhibitions and Trade Shows
Conference organisers and exhibition companies frequently use horizontal clear badge holders for delegate names, company information, exhibitor identification and event access passes.
The transparent pocket allows printed details to remain visible while helping protect the insert from regular handling.
These holders are useful for:
- Conference delegates
- Exhibition staff
- Trade show exhibitors
- Event organisers
- Volunteers
- Corporate event attendees
- Business networking events
- Temporary event personnel
They can also be reused for future events by replacing the printed insert.
Corporate Offices and Business Employees
Offices use clear plastic ID card holders for staff identification, employee badges, reception teams and workplace visitors.
A transparent holder allows employee names, photographs and company information to be displayed without attaching the printed card directly to clothing.
The holder may also be used with compatible lanyards or badge clips, depending on its attachment design.
Visitor Management and Workplace Security
Offices, business centres, warehouses and corporate buildings often issue temporary visitor passes.
A horizontal transparent badge holder can display a visitor’s name, company, authorised area or visitor status.
Once the visit has ended, the printed insert can be removed and the holder reused where appropriate.
For electronic security access, a separate compatible access card and authorised system are required.
Schools, Colleges and Universities
Educational institutions can use clear horizontal holders for teachers, visiting professionals, student events and temporary staff identification.
They are particularly useful for open days, parent meetings, university events and school functions where identification may only be needed for a limited period.
NHS Staff and Healthcare Workplaces
Hospitals, clinics and healthcare organisations may use transparent badge holders for staff identification, administrative passes and compatible workplace cards.
The clear pocket keeps identification details visible while helping protect the printed information.
Healthcare staff must follow their organisation’s uniform, infection-control and accessory requirements, including any rules on cleaning and wearing badge holders.
Hotels, Hospitality and Event Venues
Hotels, conference centres and hospitality businesses can use these holders for temporary staff, visitors, training sessions and corporate events.
They are useful where printed names and roles need to be displayed for a specific meeting or event.
Printing Companies and Badge Suppliers
Commercial printers and badge-making businesses can purchase blank transparent holders alongside their printed identification products.
This is useful for businesses producing conference badges, visitor passes and event identification for customers.
The reusable sleeve allows the printed insert to be changed without requiring a new holder every time.
Free UK Delivery or Same-Day Collection from Our London Office
Supplies Hub offers free delivery anywhere in the UK on our clear plastic ID card holders and related identification accessories.
Whether you are ordering one holder for personal use or a large quantity for a conference, school or workplace, there is no minimum order requirement.
We also offer same-day collection from our London office, subject to stock availability and prior arrangement.
Our collection address:
Supplies Hub
173 East India Dock Road
Poplar, London
E14 0EA
This is particularly useful for event organisers and businesses that need badge holders urgently before a conference, exhibition, staff meeting or corporate event.
For wholesale quantities and regular business requirements, contact us for bulk pricing.
Horizontal Clear Plastic ID Badge Holder Near Me
If you are searching for horizontal clear plastic ID badge holder near me, clear ID card holders near me, transparent badge holders London or horizontal badge sleeves near me, Supplies Hub offers a UK-based option for both individual and wholesale purchases.
We are located in Poplar, East London, close to Canary Wharf and the Docklands business area.
Customers from Poplar, Canary Wharf, Limehouse, Blackwall and surrounding London locations can contact us about collecting their badge holders directly from our office.
This is particularly convenient for offices, conference organisers, exhibition companies, schools and printing businesses needing identification accessories at short notice.
For customers elsewhere in the UK, we provide online ordering with free UK delivery.
You can purchase one horizontal clear ID badge holder or order larger quantities for your organisation without a minimum order requirement.
Related Product – Vertical Badge Holder
Another useful product from our existing identification accessories range is our Vertical Badge Holder.
The main difference between horizontal and vertical badge holders is the orientation of the printed identification.
A horizontal holder is intended for landscape-format cards, while a vertical holder is suitable for portrait-format badges and passes.
Businesses and event organisers sometimes need both options, particularly when different departments or events use different badge layouts.
Our vertical badge holder range also includes flexible clear sleeves with a zip-lock closure for additional protection against ordinary moisture and dirt.
Before ordering either orientation, check the internal pocket dimensions against the finished printed card or insert size.
Combine Horizontal Clear Plastic ID Badge Holders with Our Lanyards
Lanyards are one of the most common accessories used with clear plastic badge holders.
They allow identification to be worn around the neck, keeping printed information accessible and visible.
Supplies Hub stocks lanyards for offices, schools, universities, conferences, exhibitions and corporate organisations.
Combining a compatible horizontal clear plastic ID badge holder with a lanyard can provide a complete badge setup for:
- Conference delegates
- Exhibition staff
- Office employees
- Event organisers
- Corporate visitors
- University staff
- Temporary event workers
The correct lanyard connector depends on the holder’s attachment openings.
For workplaces where employees frequently need to present access cards to readers, a Retractable Badge Reel may be a more suitable alternative.
Additional related product: Plastic Retractable Badge Reel
Always confirm that the holder’s attachment opening and the selected lanyard or reel fitting are compatible.
Horizontal Clear Plastic ID Badge Holder – Top 5 FAQs
- What size ID card fits inside a horizontal clear plastic badge holder?
The correct card size depends on the holder’s usable internal pocket dimensions.
The external width and height of a plastic sleeve are normally larger than the area available for the card because the sealed edges take up some of the space.
A standard CR80 plastic ID card measures 85.6 mm wide × 54 mm high, but not all horizontal badge sleeves are designed to accept CR80 cards.
Before placing a bulk order, check the internal width and height and test a sample with your existing ID card or printed insert.
This is particularly important for conference badges produced in non-standard sizes.
- Can I use this clear badge holder for paper name badges instead of plastic ID cards?
Yes, a clear plastic badge sleeve can be particularly useful for printed paper or card inserts, provided they fit the internal pocket.
This makes it suitable for conference badges, visitor identification, staff meetings and temporary event passes.
For paper inserts, use material with enough stiffness to remain reasonably flat inside the holder.
Very thin paper may curl or crease during handling, while excessively thick card may be difficult to insert.
For large orders, prepare and test a finished insert before printing the full quantity.
- Is a clear plastic badge sleeve better than a hard plastic ID card holder?
Both products serve different purposes.
A clear plastic badge sleeve is generally useful for displaying paper inserts, temporary passes and conference identification.
A rigid hard plastic ID card holder provides more structural support and better resistance to bending for regular plastic ID cards.
Flexible sleeves are often preferred for events where printed inserts need to be changed, while hard holders are commonly used for permanent employee access cards.
Neither option should be assumed to be completely waterproof unless the particular design includes a suitable sealed closure.
- Can I use a retractable badge reel or lanyard with this horizontal holder?
Many horizontal plastic badge holders are designed to work with lanyards, clips or retractable reels.
However, compatibility depends on the exact attachment holes or slots provided on the holder.
A lanyard is useful where identification needs to remain visible around the neck.
A retractable badge reel is useful when a card must be extended towards an electronic access reader without removing the whole attachment.
Before ordering accessories, check that their connectors fit the holder and can support the combined weight of the card and sleeve.
- Are horizontal clear plastic ID badge holders waterproof and reusable?
The plastic pocket helps protect printed cards from everyday handling, light dirt and some contact with moisture.
However, unless a holder has a specifically designed sealed closure, water may enter through the card opening.
For outdoor events or applications requiring stronger moisture protection, a suitable zip-lock badge holder may be more appropriate.
The holder can generally be reused by removing the existing insert and replacing it with a new one, provided the pocket remains in good condition.
Avoid overfilling the pocket or repeatedly forcing oversized cards inside, as this may damage the plastic or sealed edges.
