Badge Buddies

The blank back is intentionally left open for facilities to add their own information, such as a department name, extension number, or additional identifying detail specific to their organization, using a permanent marker or label. Since the badges are fully laminated, standard ink pens may smear or fail to adhere well to the laminated surface, so a permanent marker or printed label generally holds up better than regular pen ink for anything written on the back.

The orientation refers to how the badge is designed to be read and doesn't require different attachment hardware. Both horizontal and vertical Badge Buddies attach the same way beneath your existing badge. The choice comes down to matching the orientation of your facility's existing ID badges, since a vertical Badge Buddy beneath a horizontal main ID badge (or vice versa) can look visually mismatched even though both function identically.

Yes, 30 mil Teslin is a durable synthetic material commonly used for ID-style products specifically because it resists the daily wear, bending, and handling that comes with being clipped to clothing for full shifts. This thickness is comparable to standard hard ID card stock, so it holds up similarly to the primary badge it's paired with under normal daily use. For facilities with unusually rough handling conditions, periodic replacement as the badge shows visible wear is still a normal part of upkeep regardless of material durability. Facilities issuing temporary or visitor badges alongside staff Badge Buddies will want MyBinding's ID accessories and TEMPbadges for that separate need.

Many of these Badge Buddies use consistent color-and-role pairings (like red for certain roles, orange for others) that some healthcare facilities use as a quick visual system for patients and visitors to recognize staff roles at a glance, beyond just reading the text. If your facility already has an informal or formal color-coding system for staff roles, matching Badge Buddy colors to that existing system reinforces recognition; if you don't have such a system, the printed role text alone still provides clear identification regardless of color choice. Expiring visitor and contractor badges are a different identification need entirely, handled under TEMPbadge.