Description
ID Badge Holder with Retractable Badge Reel – Black ID Card Holder and Clip
Our ID Badge Holder with Retractable Badge Reel is a practical two-part identification accessory designed for carrying staff ID cards, access passes and workplace identification. The set combines a black hard plastic ID card holder with a retractable badge reel, allowing users to extend their card towards a security reader without removing the holder from their clothing. The retractable mechanism keeps the attached card close to the wearer when not in use, helping reduce the risk of dropping or misplacing it. Suitable for office workers, NHS staff, nurses, teachers, security personnel and corporate employees, this combination is ideal for everyday workplace identification.
Why Order ID Badge Holders with Retractable Badge Reels from Supplies Hub?
Supplies Hub is a UK-based supplier of ID card holders, retractable badge reels, lanyards, badge clips and identification accessories.
We supply individual customers, corporate offices, hospitals, schools, universities, warehouses, security companies, government organisations and businesses throughout the UK.
Our ID card holder with retractable badge reel offers a convenient combination of card protection and easy access.
Rather than purchasing a badge holder and retractable clip separately, customers can obtain both accessories together.
Why buy from Supplies Hub?
- Free UK delivery on every order
- No minimum order – buy one set or purchase in bulk
- Wholesale pricing for businesses, hospitals and organisations
- Two-part ID accessory set with holder and retractable reel
- Black hard plastic card holder for everyday card protection
- Retractable cord mechanism for presenting cards to access readers
- Compact badge reel designed for convenient workplace identification
- Suitable for compatible staff ID cards and access passes
- Reusable design for regular workplace use
- Suitable for offices, schools, healthcare and security workplaces
- UK-based supplier with same-day London collection available
This product is particularly useful for employees who use their ID cards several times a day to enter buildings, access staff areas or present identification.
Product Specifications
| Specification | Details |
| Product | ID Badge Holder with Retractable Badge Reel |
| Item type | ID Card Holder and Retractable Reel Set |
| Holder colour | Black |
| Holder material | Hard plastic |
| Holder orientation | Vertical / Portrait |
| Holder design | Card-shaped body with top attachment slot |
| Reel type | Retractable ID badge reel |
| Reel colour | Black |
| Reel mechanism | Spring-loaded retractable cord |
| Card attachment | Reel connector for compatible holder |
| Main purpose | Holding and extending workplace ID cards |
| Suitable applications | Offices, hospitals, schools, corporate workplaces and security |
| Minimum order | No minimum |
| Bulk orders | Wholesale prices available |
| UK delivery | Free |
| London collection | Same-day collection, subject to availability |
Important product information: The product consists of a black ID card holder and a separate retractable badge reel. The reel is intended to connect to the holder using a compatible attachment fitting.
The exact internal card dimensions, maximum cord extension and rear clothing-clip mechanism should be checked against the supplied product model before ordering for specialist applications.
Personalised ID Card and Staff Badge Printing
Our ID Badge Holder with Retractable Badge Reel is supplied as an identification accessory for holding existing or separately printed ID cards.
If you also need personalised identification, we provide separate badge printing services through BadgePrinting.co.uk.
Our personalised badge printing services include:
- Staff ID Card Printing – employee photographs, names and job titles
- Employee ID Badge Printing – company identification for staff
- Corporate ID Cards – business-branded identification
- NHS Staff ID Badges – identification for hospital and healthcare employees
- Nurse ID Badge Printing – personalised badges for nursing staff
- Security ID Cards – identification for security personnel
- Office Access Card Printing – suitable printed workplace cards
- School Staff ID Cards – identification for teachers and school employees
- University Staff ID Cards – employee and campus identification
- Visitor Badge Printing – temporary workplace identification
- Contractor ID Badges – identification for temporary workers
- Conference ID Badges – credentials for organisers, staff and delegates
Customers can purchase their retractable ID badge holder accessories from Supplies Hub and arrange personalised card printing separately through BadgePrinting.co.uk.
This is particularly useful for businesses introducing a new employee ID system or replacing damaged or worn identification accessories.
Please note: Printed identification cards do not automatically provide electronic access. RFID, NFC and other access-control functions require compatible card technology and system configuration.
Best Uses for ID Badge Holders with Retractable Badge Reels – Who Uses Them and Why?
Our combined ID holder and retractable reel is mainly intended for workplaces where staff need to carry and regularly present identification or access cards.
NHS Staff, Nurses and Healthcare Professionals
Hospitals and healthcare workplaces often require employees to carry identification and compatible access cards throughout their shifts.
An NHS ID badge holder with retractable reel can be useful for:
- Nurses and nursing assistants
- Doctors and medical staff
- Healthcare support workers
- Hospital administrative employees
- Reception teams
- Care home staff
- Clinic employees
- Pharmacy personnel
The retractable mechanism allows the attached card to be extended towards a compatible reader without removing the whole accessory.
For clinical use, the holder and reel must meet the organisation’s uniform, infection-control and workplace safety requirements.
This is a general-purpose identification accessory and is not represented as an NHS-approved product.
Office Workers and Corporate Employees
Many modern offices use electronic access cards for building entry, lifts and staff-only areas.
An ID card holder with retractable clip allows employees to keep their card attached to clothing while presenting it to a reader when required.
The holder also provides a structured way to carry the card rather than keeping it loose in a pocket.
Security Guards and Facilities Management Teams
Security personnel, building managers, maintenance staff and facilities employees often need to present identification regularly.
A retractable holder provides convenient access to the card while keeping it attached to the wearer between uses.
It is especially useful for authorised personnel who move through multiple access-controlled doors during their working day.
Schools, Colleges and Universities
Educational institutions can use combined ID holders and retractable reels for:
- Teachers
- School administrative staff
- University employees
- Facilities personnel
- Security teams
- Library staff
- Campus support workers
The product can be useful where staff carry compatible identification or building access cards.
Warehouses, Factories and Industrial Workplaces
Warehouse employees, supervisors and authorised personnel may need access cards for controlled areas, staff entrances or attendance systems.
A retractable reel provides a way to extend a compatible card without repeatedly detaching it.
However, retractable accessories should not be worn near moving machinery or other hazards where dangling or snagging could present a risk.
Hotels, Hospitality and Corporate Buildings
Hotels, business centres, conference venues and commercial buildings often issue identification and access cards to employees.
Receptionists, management staff, maintenance teams and other authorised personnel may find retractable ID holders convenient for everyday use.
Government and Public Sector Workplaces
Government departments, councils and other public sector organisations can use suitable ID card holders and retractable reels for staff identification.
For secure workplaces, the chosen accessories should be approved for use with the organisation’s existing identification and access-control systems.
Free UK Delivery or Same-Day Collection from Our London Office
Supplies Hub offers free delivery anywhere in the UK on our ID badge holders, retractable reels and other identification accessories.
Whether you need one ID Badge Holder with Retractable Badge Reel for personal use or larger quantities for employees, we have no minimum order requirement.
We are also based in London and offer same-day collection from our Poplar 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 London offices, schools, hospitals, security companies and businesses requiring replacement identification accessories at short notice.
For larger workforce requirements or regular purchasing, contact us about wholesale pricing.
ID Badge Holder with Retractable Badge Reel Near Me
If you are searching for ID badge holder with retractable badge reel near me, retractable ID card holder near me, ID badge reel clip London or black ID card holder near me, Supplies Hub offers a convenient option for UK customers.
We are based in Poplar, East London, close to Canary Wharf and the Docklands business district.
Local businesses and individual customers from Poplar, Canary Wharf, Limehouse, Blackwall and surrounding London areas can contact us about collecting their orders directly from our office.
This is particularly helpful for offices, hospitals, schools and event companies needing replacement staff ID accessories urgently.
For customers outside London, we offer online ordering with free UK delivery.
You can purchase one holder and reel set or order in bulk for your organisation.
Related Product – Retractable Badge Reels
A useful related product from our existing range is our Badge Reel.
If you already have suitable ID card holders and only need replacement retractable clips, purchasing standalone badge reels may be a more economical choice.
Our retractable badge reels are suitable for customers who need to replace a worn or broken reel without changing their existing ID card holder.
They are commonly used by:
- Office employees
- NHS and healthcare staff
- Teachers and school employees
- Security personnel
- Corporate staff
- Facilities and maintenance teams
The standalone reel is also useful for businesses that already have a stock of ID card holders and need additional attachment accessories.
For your standalone plastic reel product, the specified cord length is 72 cm. Do not assume this combined holder-and-reel set has the same extension length unless confirmed.
Combine Your ID Badge Holder and Retractable Reel with Our Lanyards
Our ID Badge Holder with Retractable Badge Reel is intended to provide a convenient method of carrying and extending a compatible ID card.
However, some employees and organisations prefer identification to be worn around the neck.
Supplies Hub also stocks Lanyards for businesses, hospitals, schools, conferences and corporate workplaces.
Lanyards are particularly useful when an ID badge needs to remain clearly visible throughout the day.
Retractable reels are more useful when the wearer frequently needs to present an access card to a security reader.
Some compatible retractable reels can be used with suitable lanyard fittings, but the connector must be checked before combining them.
For workplace environments where a breakaway fastening is required, select an appropriate lanyard that meets the organisation’s safety policy.
ID Badge Holder with Retractable Badge Reel – Top 5 FAQs
- What is the advantage of buying an ID badge holder with a retractable reel instead of buying them separately?
A combined set provides the two main accessories needed to hold and extend a compatible workplace ID card.
The plastic holder supports the card, while the retractable reel allows the card to be extended towards an access reader.
This can save time when purchasing accessories for new employees or replacing a complete identification attachment.
Buying both parts together also helps reduce the risk of choosing unrelated components that use incompatible attachment fittings.
However, the actual card dimensions still need to be checked before ordering.
- Can I use this retractable badge holder with an RFID or NFC access card?
Many workplace access cards use RFID or NFC technology, allowing authorised employees to open compatible doors or access controlled areas.
A non-metallic holder will not normally prevent these cards from working, but performance depends on the card, reader and holder construction.
The retractable reel does not contain RFID or NFC technology itself.
It simply allows the card to be moved towards the reader while remaining attached to the wearer.
For secure access systems, test the holder with your existing card and reader before purchasing large quantities.
- Will a standard CR80 ID card fit inside this black plastic holder?
A standard CR80 ID card measures approximately 85.6 mm high × 54 mm wide, with a typical thickness of 0.76 mm.
CR80 is commonly used for employee identification, student cards and workplace access cards.
However, the external appearance of a holder is not enough to confirm its internal card capacity.
Before ordering, check the holder’s usable internal width, height, supported card thickness and insertion mechanism.
This is particularly important for organisations using thicker access cards or cards fitted with additional components.
- Can I replace the retractable reel if it breaks without replacing the ID card holder?
In many two-part badge systems, the retractable reel and card holder can be separated.
If this particular holder uses a standard compatible attachment slot, it may be possible to replace the reel while keeping the existing holder.
However, not every reel connector fits every badge holder.
Check the size and shape of the attachment slot, the reel fitting and the way the two parts connect before purchasing a replacement.
For organisations buying large quantities, using compatible replacement parts can help reduce ongoing accessory costs.
- How can I prevent the retractable badge reel cord from breaking?
Retractable badge reels are designed for regular extension and retraction within their stated working range.
To reduce wear:
- Avoid pulling the cord beyond its maximum extension.
- Do not use the reel to carry heavy objects, keys or tools unless its load rating allows it.
- Avoid letting the cord become twisted or tangled.
- Do not pull the reel housing sharply while it is attached to clothing.
- Allow the cord to retract in a controlled manner rather than releasing a heavy attached card suddenly.
The retractable mechanism may eventually wear through regular use, particularly in workplaces where the card is extended many times a day.
If the cord or mechanism becomes damaged, replace the reel rather than continuing to use an unreliable attachment.
