Advantages of Composite ID Cards
Most standard ID cards are composed of a plastic or PVC material, which is the most inexpensive and common type of card
used within the identification industry. PVC cards are generally used in dye sublimation printers and offer graphic-quality surfaces for professional-looking credentials.
However, if you are laminating your cards or using a retransfer printer, it’s highly recommended that you use a composite PVC or PET card type instead of the traditional PVC stock.
Composite cards – typically made of 60% PVC and 40% PET plastic – are stronger and much more capable of withstanding the higher heat settings used by laminating and retransfer ID card printers. Composite PVC cards also feature graphic-grade surfaces for producing high-quality ID cards and can be used in dye sublimation printers.
Ultimately, the more durable and longer-lasting composite PVC/PET material reduces the chances of the card breaking, cracking, melting, or warping due to the higher heat settings.
Additionally, composite cards prove to last longer than the standard PVC cards. While the PET cards are more expensive up front, you will find yourself replacing these cards less often due to breaking, bending, or tearing as a result of normal, everyday wear and tear.
HID, ValuProx, and most of the other brands of door entry cards we carry are available in both the standard PVC and composite PVC format. This allows you choose any ID card printer with the peace of mind knowing you can find the appropriate card type that will fit your business needs.
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