PETG Films Used in the Secure ID Industry Additionally, PVC films are able to be printed with infrared ink, making them more secure and harder to duplicate.

Single-layer cards rely on PVC because they offer both high Vicat and low Vicat properties.

PVC film is often utilized for bank card applications.

PVC Films for Identification Cards and Tags

High opacity pearlescent white, treated on 2 sides for solvent-based ink adhesion.

Polyesters provide similar benefits to both coated and uncoated overlays for these applications as well. Both grades present themselves with a high opacity pearlescent appearance. Specifically, both Melinex® 329 and 339 are the preferred polyester for Secure ID documents 339 is treated on two sides for solvent-based ink adhesion.

Polyester films are used for Secure ID applications because of their superb handling properties and ability to promote adhesion to most industrial coatings.

PET Films for ID Card and Secure Documents

Clear, 1-side flexible hard coast, laser mark.

Clear laser mark, 2-side textured, low temp.

White opaque, 2-sided textured, low temp.

The LEXAN™ SC line consists of a lasermarkable grade and known to be abrasion-resistant and has improved chemical resistance and optimal lamination properties. The properties of these plastic films include tight gauge tolerances, high performance, exceptional durability, and tamper resistance. The LEXAN™ SD line offers a lasermarkable grade, a bright white (opaque) grade, a clear grade, co-extruded film, and flexible hardcoated film.

Polycarbonate LEXAN™ film is used for both core and overlay elements of secure ID cards.

Polycarbonate Films for Secure ID and Tag Applications PolymerFilms offers plastic film materials that bear these vital properties, such as durability, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, high-temperature resistance, low shrinkage, and more.

Proven Card Substrates for Secure ID Cards and Documents That’s why we carry only the best substrates for this industry. We know your identity is the most important thing. That’s why we make it our job to ensure that the substrates we provide can withstand any harsh conditions and more. From physical alterations, mistreatment and misuse, and even weather conditions – card manufacturers must deliver the most secure and durable card prepared to face any condition. PolymerFilms offers plastic film materials that bear these vital properties, such as, durability, scratch resistance, chemical resistance, high-temperature resistance, low shrinkage, and more.Īs people who rely on the many different forms of Secure ID, we know the types of stress these cards could potentially face. Because they require a greater amount of security, these applications rely on the utmost protective materials that can come together a create a long-lasting and durable ID. Whether it’s a national ID that we hold on our person every day, or a more valuable item such as a passport, there’s no question that identity and security cards are becoming a daily resource people heavily rely on. Regardless of the specific application, there is no question that plastic film plays a significant role in the Secure ID industry.įor most of us, plastic films make up for some of our most important documentation. With secure documents like passports and certificates, synthetic paper materials are often preferred.

When looking at a credit card, one may think it is a single piece of plastic, when in reality, it’s multiple layers of very thin plastic film (typically PET, PVC, or polycarbonate material). Because they require a more significant amount of security, these applications rely on the utmost protective materials that can come together to create a long-lasting and durable ID these protective materials are often plastic films. Whether it’s a national ID that we hold on our person every day or a more valuable item such as a passport, there’s no question that identity and security cards are becoming a daily resource that people rely on heavily. With an array of different threats towards sensitive data, considerable security measures are constantly being made. We put a lot of trust into Secure ID applications like credit cards, driver’s licenses, or essential documents.

Teslin translucent paper