Plastic cards are ubiquitous — in ID badges, membership cards and gift cards. It’s also important that these cards be printed well because it impacts how good they look and how long they last. At Yiko, we aim to be different and better in plastic card printing. Printing plastic cards is a process in which images, colors and text are printed on one side of a thin plastic sheet or on a white card through a variety of methods, whether it be offset printing, silk screening, digital printing or lithography. It may seem easy, but the process requires careful work and good tools. If done right, their cards look nice, feel strong and do the job. Whether you need as little as 50 cards or as many as 5,000, Yiko makes quality a priority so your cards can make a lasting impact and last a lifetime.
Since wholesale buyers usually want scores of plastic cards, a higher quality level is necessary. Good plastic card printing involves sharp image focus, true colors and a smooth surface. There are several advantages for buyers who opt in for Yiko’s services. First, the cards seem to endure because the printing process involves tough inks and materials that are slow to fade or scratch. Imagine having a membership card that loses its ink after one month. That sucks and would be expensive to replace. High-quality cards also run more smoothly through machines such as card readers or scanners because they have a perfectly flat surface and smooth cut edges. Professional appearance is another advantage. Carefully printed cards help to give a business (or an organization) the appearance of propriety and credibility. When wholesale purchasers receive these cards, they have faith in handing them off to their customers or members. Plus, printing at Yiko in bulk usually brings down the price per card without compromising quality. This combination of price and quality is a crucial consideration for businesses that want to save money, but not to the detriment of how their cards look or hold up. For instance, schools that issue thousands of student ID cards depend on rugged printing to prevent constant reprints. Yiko plastic card printing provides the best value on the market. Consider our Anti-Counterfeit Graduation Certificate Paper for College as a fantastic option for institutions looking to enhance their credibility.
While printing a plastic card seems a simple thing, there can be many pitfalls if not performed correctly. One of them is colors not coming out as the buyer expects. The colors might look muted or different due to the wrong printer settings or ink not compatible with the type of plastic used. At Yiko, this is avoided by testing colors beforehand and using inks specially formulated for each plastic. Another issue is the print peeling or scratching after awhile. The image can come off easily if the printing process is weak or surface isn’t prepared well. To prevent this, Yiko utilizes special coatings and presses to make the print stick very well to the card. Print alignment is also an issue and images or text can be printed off-center, or crooked. This is a sloppy way to do the job, and it is material-wasting. Yiko’s devices come with sensors and guides to ensure everything prints where you want it. Occasionally, cards are bent or warped in the printing process due to heat or pressure. Yiko closely controls temperature and pressure to ensure the cards are kept flat and smooth. Finally, bad communication can lead to mistakes, such as incorrect designs or quantities. Yiko collaborates with buyers to verify details before printing begins, saving time and money. Side stepping those problems and the end plastic cards from Yiko are good looking, long lasting, and do their job The way that they should.
If you are going to make plastic cards that will be long-lasting, it's your CRITICAL to select proper materials and finishes for them. At Yiko, we use durable plastic which is strong enough for the daily life. PVC is the most commonly used plastic and is itself hard yet flexible. PVC cards are difficult to break, and able to withstand water, heat (except excessive heat), and even bending. It's very strong even then (you can also choose to use other plastics like PET if we need – it's still stronger and better for specific applications like ID cards or membership cards that are supposed to last many years).
Material isn’t the only factor to consider when calculating how long your card will endure, however. A finish is a transparent overlay on your card which makes it more resistant against scratches,fading and dirt. Yiko comes in glossy, matte and satin finishes. They are printed glossy which makes the colours look bright and shiny, perfect for cards with pictures or logos. Matte finishes are not glossy, but they feel sleek and soft to the touch and have their fans among people who like a more upscale look. Satin finishes are a bit of both, the card having some shine but not so much as to be gaudy. For businesses that require high-quality and authentic certificates, we also offer Anti-Counterfeit Diploma Certificate Paper for College.
Personalized plastic cards are a clever way to get your marketing message into the hands and pocketbooks of people that will spend money with you or fundraisers that help you. With Yiko, you are going to be able to walk away with cards that don’t just look amazing but actually help your business reach customers in a better way. First, consider the message you want your card to convey. Want to offer discounts, convey your brand’s style or get people to sign up for a club? If you know your goal, then you design the card the proper way.
Plastic card printing trends are constantly-changing and wholesale buyers want to know what is the latest on offer in order to provide the most up-to-date products. At Yiko, we stay up to date with the most current trends and technology to ensure that our wholesale buyers receive cards customers will love. One major trend is the use of sustainable materials. Today, many more buyers are looking for cards made from recycled plastic or that can be recycled easily. This goes a long way towards helping to keep the environment clean, as well as letting your business be seen as being green.
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