Card Definitions

Embossing and Tipping

The process of creating a raised image on the PVC card. The embossing can be of numbers and/or letters, depending whether the PVC card is used for members details and/or membership numbers or account and/or card numbers. Tipping is the second stage of embossing; it tips the raised images with either silver or gold.

Thermal Overprinting

A flattened image that is transferred to the PVC card. It can be of use with I.D. cards, membership details and/or numbers.

PVC card with thermal overprinting

Magnetic Tape and Signature Panel

Magnetic Tape is either black or brown tape that is adhered to the back of the card, where any information/data required can be stored. Signature panel is for unique confirmation of identity of the card holder.

Encoding

The process of the information/data being transferred onto the magnetic tape.

Barcoding

We are able to print a barcode/s specifically for you with the information/data you provide us.

PVC card with barcode

Gloss Laminate

A gloss finish to the PVC card.

Gloss finish PVC card

Matt Laminate

A matt finish to the PVC card.

Matte finish PVC card

Foil Overprinting

A flattened image that is transferred to the PVC card with a shimmering finish.

QR Codes

A readable code consisting of an arrangement of black and white squares. This could be used for storing website addresses, business card information or any other information you require, by using a QR Code camera on a smartphone.

PVC Card with QR code

Metallic Spot Colours

Certain spots/areas on the PVC card that has a metallic finish/effect.

Punched Hole / Slot

We are able to punch either holes and/or slots in specific areas, on the PVC card.

PVC card with punched slot

Metallic Finishing

A metallic finish/effect that covers the entire card.

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