Plastic ID Cards
A personalized PVC ID card printed with photo and ID number.
- Size
- 85.6 x 54 mm (CR80)
- Thickness
- 760 microns
- Material
- 100% PVC
- Double-sided, 600 DPI
Made to order. Priced by quantity and specification.
About this product
Staff, student, and visitor ID cards all come from the same body: 760-micron PVC, edge-to-edge print, protective laminate. What sets them apart is variable data — each card is printed with that person's photo, name, title, and ID number. Send us the list as an Excel file and the cards come back printed with names already on them; a barcode, QR code, or contactless chip can also be added so the same card doubles as an access card. If it's going on a lanyard, the hole position is placed to match the design.
Types
- Staff ID card
- Printed with photo, name, title, and ID number
- Student ID card
- Photo ID with term information and barcode
- Visitor card
- Unnamed, numbered; issued at entry and collected at exit
- Access-control enabled
- A barcode, magnetic stripe, or contactless chip is added
Where it is used
- Corporate staff
- Schools and universities
- Hospitals
- Factories and logistics
Options
- Variable name and photo printing
- Barcode or QR code
- Contactless chip
- Hole punching (badge card)
- Sequential ID numbering
- Size
- 85.6 x 54 mm (CR80)
- Thickness
- 760 microns
- Material
- 100% PVC
- Double-sided, 600 DPI
- Variable data
- Photo, name, title, ID number
- Minimum quantity
- 10 and multiples
Not sure which one?
Tell us where you'll use it and we'll recommend the right material and thickness.
- 01
Send your artwork
Send us your vector artwork. If you don't have one, we'll design the card for you.
- 02
Proof and approval
We prepare a print proof. Color, cut and text placement are sent for your approval.
- 03
Production
The approved file goes to our offset or thermal retransfer line. Lamination and cutting happen at the same facility.
- 04
Inspection and shipping
Every batch is checked by eye and by measurement, then shipped.
Frequently asked questions
Frequently asked questions about Plastic ID Cards. If you don't find your question here, you can call us.
Can every card be printed with a different photo and name?
Yes, that's the standard approach. Variable-data printing puts each person's photo, name, title, and ID number on their own card. Send the list as an Excel file and the photos in a folder named by person, and we'll handle the matching.
Can an ID card double as an access card?
Yes. A barcode, magnetic stripe, or contactless chip is added to the card, so staff show their ID and pass through the turnstile with the same card. Tell us the brand of your current access system and we'll pick a compatible chip.
Can I order a single card for a new employee?
We produce in batches of 10 and multiples of 10. For organizations that hire continuously, our advice is to print a stock of blank, numbered cards in the first order and use them as new staff join.
How long does the card last?
The 760-micron PVC body and laminate hold up for years under daily use. If the card gets presented to a reader many times a day, using a card sleeve protects the print and the edges and noticeably extends its life.
