Spectra Tethers and Lanyards
Note: Spectra and Dyneema are trade names for superstrong polyethylene fiber ropes.
Single braid, vectran and aramid fiber ropes can be spliced as well.
Example of how to: A simple splice for tethers and lanyards
Example of how to splice a loop or ring (spectra and Kevlar)
Some examples of lanyards on flashlights:
Snap shackle wrist lanyard with adjustable titanium slide stop