Print on PVC Cards 100% Recyclable High Quality Gift Cards
PVC cards are printed on a vinyl polymer carrier rather than paper, produced at the standard 85.5 mm x 54 mm with round corners or to a customised size. Thickness options are 0.3mm, 0.38mm and 0.76mm, printed by offset and finished with film lamination, with silk screen used to build effects such as gold and silver foil, serial numbers, embossing, debossing and spot UV varnishing. Transparent PVC cards are produced the same way and are used where the blank space in the design is part of the concept. The format covers business cards, personalised cards, gift cards and sublimation PVC cards.
What This Product Gives You
- A PVC carrier does not soften, fray or crease the way a paper business card does in a wallet
- Three thickness options let a lightweight gift card and a rigid 0.76mm card come from the same specification
- Transparent cards let the design use the empty space rather than fill it, which paper cannot do
- Gold and silver foil applied by silk screen sits on top of the card face with real metallic reflection
- Serial numbering makes each gift card individually identifiable at redemption
- Sample orders of 10-20 pcs at a sample rate mean a card can be held and judged before a 200-500 pcs run
Where It Is Used and Who Buys It
Application Scenarios
- Business cards for people who hand out cards frequently
- Retail gift cards and stored value cards
- Membership and loyalty cards
- Personalised cards for individual professionals
- Promotional cards handed out at exhibitions
Who It Is For
- Brand owners issuing retail gift cards
- Retail chains running membership schemes
- Business professionals wanting a durable card
- Marketing teams producing promotional card sets
- Print buyers sourcing plastic card production
What Goes Wrong Without It
- Paper business cards curl and stain in a wallet within days and the brand impression goes with them
- Gift cards without serial numbers cannot be tracked or cancelled if they are lost
- A flat printed logo gives no tactile cue, while embossing and spot UV can be felt
- Ordering full production before seeing a physical card risks the whole run on a screen proof
- Thin cards feel disposable at the point where a customer receives a gift card
Technical Features
- PVC or plastic card body with film lamination
- Offset printing with silk screen for special effects
- Gold and silver foil application
- Embossed and debossed finishing
- Spot UV varnishing
- Serial numbering on individual cards
Specification
| Product Material | Plastic or PVC |
|---|---|
| Surface Finish | Film lamination |
| Printing Type | Offset printing |
| Special Effects | Silk screen for foil, embossing and spot UV |
| Size | 85.5 mm x 54 mm with round corners or customised |
| Thickness | 0.3mm, 0.38mm, 0.76mm or customised |
| Finishing Options | Gold and silver foil, serial numbers, embossing, debossing, spot UV varnishing |
| Card Types | Business cards, gift cards, transparent cards, sublimation PVC cards |
| MOQ | From 200-500 pcs for cards with metal foil |
| Sample Orders | 10-20 pcs available at sample rate |
| Complex Card Lead Time | 7-10 days for cards with chip or foil |
| Colour | CMYK printing |
Materials and Manufacturing Process
Materials
- PVC
- Plastic
Manufacturing Process
- Artwork preflight
- Offset printing
- Silk screen effects and foil application
- Film lamination
- Embossing and debossing
- Spot UV varnishing
- Cutting and corner rounding
- Serial numbering
- Inspection and packing
How This Job Is Checked
- Artwork is preflighted and a PDF proof approved before printing
- Foil and spot UV registration to the printed layer is checked on the running sheet
- Lamination is inspected for bubbles and edge lift before cards are cut
- Card thickness and corner radius are checked against the specification
- Photographs of the finished cards are sent for approval before shipment
What You Can Change
- Card size at 85.5 mm x 54 mm with round corners or a custom dimension
- Thickness selected from 0.3mm, 0.38mm or 0.76mm
- Transparent PVC body where the design relies on clear space
- Gold or silver foil applied by silk screen
- Embossed or debossed detail and spot UV varnishing
- Serial numbers printed on individual cards
Compared With the Alternatives
| Alternative | How This Compares |
|---|---|
| Paper business cards | PVC survives a wallet and repeated handling, though paper is far cheaper and can be printed in very short runs |
| 0.3mm thin PVC cards | 0.76mm cards feel substantially more solid in the hand, while 0.3mm costs less and suits a lightweight gift card |
| Opaque printed cards | Transparent cards make the empty space part of the design, but they need careful artwork since light colours barely show |
Getting the Best Result
- Send artwork as PDF, AI or PSD at 300dpi minimum with fonts converted to outlines
- Put foil, spot UV and embossing areas on separate named layers
- Choose 0.76mm where the card must feel solid and 0.3mm where cost and weight lead
- Allow 7-10 days for cards carrying a chip or foil rather than plain printed cards
- Order a 10-20 pcs sample at sample rate before committing to a 200-500 pcs run
- Avoid very light colours on transparent cards unless a white underlay is printed
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Print on PVC Cards 100% Recyclable High Quality Gift Cards FAQ
What size are the cards?
85.5 mm x 54 mm with round corners as standard, or a customised size on request.
What thickness options do you have?
0.3mm, 0.38mm and 0.76mm, or a customised thickness. The thicker card feels considerably more solid.
What is the minimum order?
For cards with metal foil the minimum may start from 200-500 pcs. Sample orders of 10-20 pcs are available at a sample rate.
How long do complex cards take?
Cards with a chip or foil take 7-10 days. Plain printed cards run faster.
Can you add serial numbers?
Yes. Serial numbers are one of the standard finishing processes, which is what makes gift cards individually trackable.
Can I have a transparent card?
Yes. Transparent PVC cards are produced with CMYK printing, though very light colours need care since the card is clear.
What finishing effects are available?
Gold and silver foil, embossing, debossing and spot UV varnishing, applied over the film laminated surface.
Quote Print on PVC Cards 100% Recyclable High Quality Gift Cards
Send the quantity, size and finish. Digital samples run in 1-2 working days and custom sample cost is refunded once the bulk order is confirmed.