Cards for all shapes and sizes
Although immediately associated with payments and banking, cards are now used in a wide variety of business sectors as a means of payment, identification and even loyalty.
Any wallet today is stuffed with several cards, not to mention those that are left at home because they are no longer useful. However, the card remains an extremely important physical element for materializing the association with a brand or a company.
In this context, care and consideration must be redoubled when choosing a card that will materialize a brand or a company. As well as reflecting the values of the brand and being an extension of it into the physical world, it must stand out from the competition in order to occupy space in the wallet and be effectively used.
Cards are manufactured in a wide variety of materials and styles, precisely so that you can choose the ideal card for every situation. The range of materials, formats, styles, colors and/or finishes is so wide that it can be fully adjusted to the desired end result and the impact you want to achieve with the end user.
Here are some ideas of the possibilities to consider when choosing a card:
Standard ID cards
Standard ID cards are made from durable and flexible PVC plastic. These cards are used for all applications and are available in various sizes and colors.
BioPVC cards
BioPVC cards are an environmentally friendly option made from completely biodegradable material. This type of material offers the same photo quality, durability and flexibility as a standard PVC card with less impact on the environment.
Recycled PVC cards
Recycled PVC cards are another green alternative to traditional PVC cards, as they are made from recycled plastic. Recycled PVC material is comparable to standard PVC in durability, flexibility and print quality.
Rewritable ID cards
Rewritable ID cards are made of a heat-sensitive material that can be printed, erased and reprinted up to 500 times. These cards require an ID card printer with a rewritable printing mode. As rewritable cards can only be printed in monochrome blue or black, they are ideal for card designs with simple text or graphics.
PVC cards with adhesive backing
Adhesive cards are PVC cards with a strong Mylar adhesive. They are usually attached to proximity cards linked to other technology cards that cannot pass through an ID card printer.
PVC cards / Poly Composite
PVC / Poly composite cards are recommended for cards that are to be laminated. Their special materials can withstand the highest heat and resist warping during the lamination process.
Cards with UV ink
In the manufacturing process for this type of card, a UV ink is applied so that it reacts with black light.
Cards with transparencies
These cards are produced in such a way that it is possible to see through them, thus allowing them to be combined with branding elements and a visual image with a lot of impact.
PVC cards with metal foil
Cards produced with metallic foil that gives them a high-quality metallic finish.
Embossed cards
These are cards whose manufacturing process incorporates the application of embossing in order to reinforce the user's senses, particularly visual imagery and sensitivity to touch.
Perfume Cards
Cards containing microcapsules with a long-lasting essence. This helps to draw attention to the specific card and allows for a greater connection to the brand, as there are numerous essences available.
Cards with RFID, Chip and Magnetic Stripe technology
The range of products and combinations of a PVC card with RFID, Chip and Magnetic Stripe technology is very extensive, and each technology can be inserted according to its intended use.
In addition to these options and combinations of technologies, materials, aromas, colors and textures, you can also apply cut-outs, color the edges or apply 3D effects to the card. Contisystems not only provides the personalization service, but also supports its customers in defining the ideal card for each scenario.
