The Different Types of Plastic Cards

Nowadays plastic cards are more popular than traditional paper cards because of their benefits such as durability, flexibility, and longer lifetime. Plastic cards are the most preferable card material by many business industries. 

When you think of plastic cards, the first thing that comes to mind is a credit card. However, there are many different types of plastic cards that can be used for a variety of purposes, both personal and professional. Whether you need a credit card, debit card, or ID card, there are several types of plastic cards to choose from. 

Plastic cards can be called an umbrella term as there are a lot of different materials of plastic that are made into cards. Each material will have its benefits that will affect the type of card you want to make from this plastic card base. This is why it is important to know the material of plastic that should be chosen for the card as it can affect how the card performs. 

We have compiled a list of different plastic materials that are used to make cards so that you can make an informed decision when selecting a material as your card base. 

PVC cards

PVC cards are the most important card material available under plastic cards. And PVC cards are one of the inexpensive plastic card materials available in the market. PVC cards are also known as blank cards. It produces a different variety of sizes and a variety of colors. It is made out of heating polyvinyl chloride at high temperatures. PVC cards are the most preferable material for ID cards, membership cards, and gift cards. 

Color PVC cards

Color PVC cards are the same as PVC cards but produce a different variety of colors that you need. Color PVC cards are producing twenty different colors for your cards including primary and secondary color palettes. You can use the color PVC for your different variety of card purposes.

Composite PVC cards

Composite PVC cards are also known as PET cards. Composite PVC cards are made out of combined PVC and polyester. These cards are ideal for lamination. These composite cards are more durable, flexible, and have more life than PVC cards. It has high brittle strength compared to PVC cards. It is a standout material for payment cards and high-security access cards. 

ABS Cards

ABS cards stand for acrylonitrile butadiene styrene, which is the material that the cards are made from. This material is selected for its strength and resistance to weathering. ABS cards are also durable and resistant to scratches. ABS cards are made from recycled plastic and paper. This makes them environmentally friendly and a good choice for those looking for an earth-friendly card. 

ABS cards offer a high level of durability and security, and they can also carry an embedded chip in them, making them perfect for high-level ID cards and cards where secure information needs to be stored. 

PETG Cards

PETG cards are made of thermoplastic copolyester. These cards offer some advantages over traditional PVC cards, such as being more environmentally friendly and being able to be recycled. PETG cards are durable and resistant to scratches, making them a great choice for cards that will be used often.

They are very easy to be printed on and are very customizable, making them a completely eco-friendly material for card printing.

Plastic cards are a more secure and durable option when choosing a material for card printing. They can be customized with different colors, fonts, logos, photos, or other personalized features and can be made in a variety of ways based on the purpose of the card. 

Your company has many options when it comes to choosing plastic cards for your business. Contact Mixto if you need custom card printing services that will meet the needs of your customers and employees! We will take care of everything from designing a beautiful card, to final production with our state-of-the-art equipment.

Reach out to us today to learn more about how we can help you grow your business with cards that are perfect for any occasion!