🪪 The ultimate “everyday essential” blank! These Retractable Badge Reel Sublimation Blanks are perfect for creating custom badge reels for nurses, teachers, office staff, students, and anyone who wears an ID daily. Sublimate your design onto the disc, attach it to the reel, and you’ve got a cute, functional piece that’s a craft fair favorite and a small business best-seller.

✨ Why You’ll Love It

• Sublimation-ready for bright, vibrant designs
• Retractable reel for everyday ID use
• Perfect for nurses, teachers, healthcare, office & school
• Great for gifts, coworkers, and team sets
• Beginner-friendly project with professional-looking results

📦 What’s Included

• Retractable badge reel base
• Sublimation disc
• Adhesive
  

📏 Details

• Style: Retractable badge reel blank
• Print Area: Sublimation disc: 1.125"
• Reel: extends up to 27"
  
• Exact measurements and components may vary slightly by batch.

💡 Popular Uses

• Nurse & healthcare badge reels (names, icons, funny sayings)
• Teacher badge reels and classroom themes
• Office ID reels and coworker gifts
• School staff & student IDs
• Event teams, fundraisers, and group orders

🔧 How to Sublimate & Assemble

1. Remove protective film from the sublimation disc (if present).
2. Print your design (mirror image).
3. Secure the transfer to the disc with heat tape.
4. Cover with protective paper.
5. Press using the recommended settings below.
6. Allow the disc to cool completely.
7. Attach the disc to the badge reel using the included adhesive (or your preferred permanent adhesive).
8. Let adhesive cure fully before use.

💖 Pro Tips

• Names + job titles (RN, Teacher, CNA, etc.) are top sellers.
• Bundle with matching keychains or wristlets for easy gift sets.
• Offer set pricing for offices, schools, or hospital departments—badge reels are perfect for group orders.

⚠️ Important Notes

• This listing is for a blank badge reel intended for sublimation (finished product not included).
• Adhesive is permanent—align carefully before attaching the disc.
• Results may vary based on press, ink, paper, and technique.

• 385°F
• 45-60 seconds
• remove protective film before pressing
• adjust settings as needed based on your equipment

Sublimation Pressing Tips and Tricks