We specialize in working with some of the industry's best materials such as PVC & Teslin® to create a long-lasting durable card for every application.
PVC
Think "Credit Card" material
Also known as polyvinyl chloride; it is a thermoplastic resin and is the most commonly used material in card manufacturing.
- Durable
- Inexpensive
- Receptive to most print methodologies
- Suitable for a wide variety of card products
Poly/Composite
PVC + Polyester
An optimized combination of PVC (Polyvinyl Chloride) and PET(Polyethanol Tri-Chloride) to achieve superior durability.
Compared to PVC:
- Greater durability & flexibility
- Increased life expectancy
- Able to withstand lower & higher temperatures
- Recommended for use in lamination stations
- Driver's Licenses
- Border Crossing Cards
- Government ID's
- Student ID's
- ID Badges
Teslin
A synthetic paper
A polyolefin plastic film used as the printed core layer of a card.
- Waterproof
- Recommended material for custom shapes
- Variable information is printed sub-surface for maximum durability
- Key tags
- Driver's Licenses
- Event Badges
- Multi-Part Badges
- ID Badges
- Hangtags
Adhesive Backed
PVC + Adhesive
A PVC card with a layer of adhesive and a paper or mylar release liner.
- 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
- ID Badges
- Time & Attendance
- Access Control
Holographic Overlay
Clear Polyester + holographic image + adhesive
Hand applied pressure sensitive clear polyester film with an embedded holographic image.
- 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
- Suitable for a wide variety of card products
Environmentally Friendly
A recycled PVC that's easier on the environment
Created from recycled PVC, biopolymer (corn), or biodegradable plastics that have the same look and feel as standard PVC cards.
As durable as PVC
Cleaner, greener alternative
Receptive to most print methodologies
Suitable for a wide variety of card products