Braided Crossbody Lanyards

What a braided strap is

A braided crossbody lanyard is a strap of woven cord, often nylon or polyester, round or flat, in plain colours or mixed. It goes over one shoulder and across the body so the phone hangs at the opposite hip, leaving your hands free. Braided cord is soft on the neck and shoulder, strong for its weight and does not stretch much, which makes it a good everyday strap. Many braided straps adjust as well.

Who a braided strap suits

It suits anyone who will wear a strap for hours at a time: on a day out, at a festival, on holiday or at work. A large phone in a case is heavier than it feels in the hand, and on a strap all that weight hangs from one shoulder. A wider, flat braid spreads the weight and is kinder on bare skin in summer than a thin round cord, which can dig in.

Colour counts too. The strap is seen against your clothes as well as the case, so black, navy or a neutral goes with most things, while a bright mixed braid is the point of the outfit.

How to choose a braided strap

• Adjustable or fixed. An adjustable strap works over a T-shirt and over a coat. For a fixed one, measure with string from the hip, over the opposite shoulder and back, and compare with the length on the product page.
• The ends. A clip or small carabiner unclips so the phone can go in a pocket. A tied cord loop has nothing to come undone. Some straps have a clip at both ends, so they work long across the body or doubled as a shorter strap.
• The fixing. Most phones have no strap hole, so a strap needs something to fix to. A lanyard patch sits between the phone and its case with a loop out through the opening at the charging port, and cases with lanyard holes take a strap with nothing in between.

Braided straps for the wrist are in wrist straps, and straps that adjust in adjustable crossbody lanyards.

Questions people ask about braided crossbody lanyards

How do I clean a braided strap?

Hand wash it in lukewarm water with a little mild soap, rinse it, and let it dry completely before you clip it back on.

Can a long strap catch on things?

Yes: on handlebars, in a bike chain, in a machine or at the edge of an escalator. Take it off, or shorten it and tuck the phone away, near moving parts.

Is a long strap safe for a child?

Not for a young child. The NHS warns that cords can wrap round a baby's or toddler's neck, and RoSPA, the accident prevention charity, says most strangulation accidents with looped cords at home have involved children of about eighteen months to two years. Never put a neck or crossbody strap on a young child, and do not leave one where a toddler can reach it.

How long does delivery take?

Delivery is included in every price and tracked to your door. Each product page says when it usually arrives.

More to look at

• Adjustable crossbody lanyards
• Beaded crossbody lanyards
• Chain crossbody lanyards
• Neck lanyards
• Lanyard patches and tethers
• Wrist straps
• Guide: Crossbody phone lanyards: how to choose and fit one