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### Top Categories - [Case Study (2)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/case-study) - [Document Scanners (3)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/document-scanners) - [ID Badge Accessories (12)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/id-badge-accessories) - [ID Card Printer (29)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/id-card-printer) - [Label Printers (1)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/label-printers) - [Mobile Access (12)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/mobile-access) - [News (8)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/news) - [Physical Access Control (27)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/physical-access-control) - [Technical Support (4)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/technical-support) - [Visitor Management (15)](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/visitor-management) See all # Discover the Clip Types for Your Badge Reel Retractors [ID Badge Accessories](https://info.jobrien.com/topic/id-badge-accessories) By [The J. O'Brien Experts](https://info.jobrien.com/author/the-j-obrien-experts) June 26, 2023     J. O’Brien offers a variety of badge reels with different clips. First is the slide clip. This is the most popular style – a fixed metal clip that holds snugly to the wearer’s garment. [(7888)](http://www.jobrien.com/badge-reels-lanyards/economy/economy-round-badge-reel-7888.html) Next, we have the swivel clip. This is a sprung clip with a 360-degree swivel. [(7871)](http://www.jobrien.com/badge-reels-lanyards/nevertwist/nevertwist-round-badge-reel-7871.html) Here is the swivel alligator. It’s similar to the swivel clip, except it has a row of teeth to ensure a strong hold on clothing. It is also capable of a 360-degree swivel. [(7912)](http://www.jobrien.com/badge-reels-lanyards/nevertwist/nevertwist-square-badge-reel-7912.html) This is the swivel bulldog. Another sprung clip with full rotation, the bulldog clip is a great choice for a strong hold on more delicate fabrics. [(7845)](http://www.jobrien.com/badge-reels-lanyards/mini-bak/mini-bak-round-badge-reel-7845.html) This piece is a J.O’Brien exclusive. A heavy-duty chrome badge reel with a slide clip and an attached lobster claw. The claw has a full 360-degree spin and easily attaches to belt loops or purse straps. [(7941)](http://www.jobrien.com/badge-reels-lanyards/heavy-duty/heavy-duty-badge-reel-7941.html) Finally, there is the carabiner attachment. Instead of having a clip on the back, this piece has a carabiner clip on top – just like the ones mountain climbers use, though we don’t suggest using this to scale Mt Everest. This piece is also available with a slide clip and carabiner combination. 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