Custom Keychains and Promotional Items

A keychain (or keyring) is simply a piece of metal attached to a key or several keys. It is intended to secure a set of keys and is often used to carry around in pockets, or just about anywhere a key may be needed. Keys are not just for the keys themselves; they can be set with a combination to lock or unlock doors, or turn on and off light bulbs, or operate mechanical items like fans and other home appliances. A keychain can have a variety of purposes since most are not used for functional purposes. They can be made to look very decorative, or simply have a plain look, depending upon the owner's personal preference.

A keychain is often seen as a functional way to accessorize a person's wardrobe, purse, tool belt, cosmetics case or even a bookcase. As a matter of fact, a keychain can be found everywhere in our lives from sports cars, ballpoint pen holders, briefcases and even sometimes as part of a larger decoration such as flower arrangements, coin purses, magnets and so on. A keychain is most commonly seen in its bare form, without any accessories attached, which provides an opportunity for a person to personalize their keychain by engraving or painting it with a name, date or even logo. Some keychain designs have become popular collector's items, with especially sentimental owners opting to gift their prized keychain to family or friends with a price tag in the thousands of dollars. While there is a certain appeal to having a personal item such as your keychain, there are also some important practical issues to consider as well.

Since most key chains are not used for functional purposes, it is important that the keychain itself be functional and of high quality. Therefore, it is important that the design of your keychain reflects your business' logo or other popular advertising message. The advantage of using a high quality, custom keychain is that it is extremely durable and will withstand normal usage over many years. Promotional items such as keyrings and custom keychains offer a unique opportunity to advertise a business and provide a lasting memory for customers, which in turn will increase brand awareness.