HoloMark Seal
The quickest and least expensive way to add a holographic feature is with the peel-and-stick, pressure-sensitive 3D HoloMark seal. This seal can easily be applied by hand to ID cards after the cards have been printed. Yet, it is extremely effective. Any tampering with the non-reusable seal leaves behind a checkerboard pattern indicating unauthorized manipulation. HoloMark seals enhance the credibility and security of ID cards at an easily affordable cost.
Embedded Holograms
For higher security levels, blank, standard CR80 ID cards can be embedded with several different 3D holograms. These secure foils give organizations without card lamination equipment a cost-effective way to layer tamper-resistant security features onto photo ID cards. ID Wholesaler offers three options: Standard HoloMark™ is a visual foil that changes color and appearance when viewed at different angles. These cards can be designed with hidden features such as nano text, laser-viewable images, micro text, ultraviolet printing and two-dimensional flip imaging. Standard HoloMark cards are ideal for organizations concerned about both budget and security. They are in stock and ready to ship from ID Wholesaler.Custom HoloMark™ cards use a foil made from a custom graphic, providing the ultimate in non-laminated protection against ID card counterfeiting. Using the same technology as standard HoloMark cards, they are easy to validate and nearly impossible to duplicate.

UV Printing
Ultraviolet (UV) printing adds yet another unique security element to an ID card. Images created with UV ink are only visible under a UV light. To take advantage of this option, you need a printer ribbon that includes a special UV panel. ID Wholesaler can help you determine which ribbon and/or printer would be best for your specific needs.Ghost Images
A ghost image is a smaller, semi-translucent version of the original photo image on an ID card, added during the printing process. Special software is needed, but ghost images do not generally add to the cost of a printed card.Thermal Transfer Overlaminate
A thermal transfer overlaminate adds durability to an ID card and provides a layer of security with the addition of a standard watermark. Options vary by card printer manufacturer, so ask an ID Wholesaler expert for advice. HoloKote™ is an anti-counterfeiting watermark printed across the entire card surface during the normal card printing cycle, using the O panel for a ribbon. This watermark can also be highlighted for visibility from a distance. While both generic and custom HoloKote images are available, a custom image provides increased security.
Holographic Overlaminate
A holographic overlaminate embeds a holographic image, either standard or custom, in the surface of the overlaminate. It can be used with most laminating card printers, although the material and options may vary by manufacturer. You can include a variety of visual security options, such as nano text and flip images, in the design of a custom overlaminate, making fraudulent duplication of an ID card virtually impossible.