Material/Construction Options
At Bristol ID, we work with Passive RFID technology. The many material/construction options under this umbrella provide us with the ability to incorporate the industry’s latest technologies into a card to create a secure application.
PVC
Think “Credit Card” material
Description
Features & Benefits
Applications
Description
Also known as polyvinyl chloride; it is a thermoplastic resin and is the most commonly used material in card manufacturing.
Features & Benefits
- Durable
- Inexpensive
- Receptive to most print methodologies
Applications
- Suitable for a wide variety of card products
Poly/Composite
PVC + Polyester
Description
Features & Benefits
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Description
An optimized combination of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and PET (Polyethanol Tri-Chloride) to achieve superior durability.
Features & Benefits
Compared to PVC:
- Greater durability & flexibility
- Increased life expectancy
- Able to withstand lower & higher temperatures
- Recommended for use in lamination stations
Applications
- Driver’s Licenses
- Border Crossing Cards
- Government ID’s
- Student ID’s
- ID Badges
Teslin
A synthetic paper
Description
Features & Benefits
Applications
Description
A polyolefin plastic film used as the printed core layer of a card.
Features & Benefits
- Waterproof
- Recommended material for custom shapes
- Variable information is printed sub-surface for maximum durability
Applications
- Key tags
- Driver’s Licenses
- Event Badges
- Multi-Part Badges
- ID Badges
- Hangtags
Adhesive Backed
PVC + Adhesive
Description
Features & Benefits
Applications
Description
A PVC card with a layer of adhesive and a paper or mylar release liner.
Features & Benefits
- Available in CR79 & CR80
- Available in multiple thicknesses
- Can be customized with printing & security features
- Economical solution to customize high value, pre-existing, or non-graphics quality cards
Applications
- ID Badges
- Time & Attendance
- Access Control
Holographic Overlay
Clear Polyester + holographic image + adhesive
Description
Features & Benefits
Applications
Description
Hand applied pressure sensitive clear polyester film with an embedded holographic image.
Features & Benefits
- Size: CR79
- Low cost security option
- Custom designs available
- 3 mil stock designs available:
- Eagle
- Key hole
- Secure world
- Shield & key
- 7 mil stock design available:
- Shield & key
Applications
- Suitable for a wide variety of card products
Environmentally Friendly
A recycled PVC that’s easier on the environment
Description
Features & Benefits
Applications
Description
Created from recycled PVC or degradable plastics that have the same look and feel as standard PVC cards.
Features & Benefits
As durable as PVC
Cleaner, greener alternative
Receptive to most print methodologies
Applications
Suitable for a wide variety of card products