Common Equates To Commonly Counterfeited

Basic PVC cards offer fairly low levels of security and are not considered durable ID cards. This alludes to the fact that it can be easily and inexpensively counterfeited. Thankfully, there are ways to assure quality and maintain long-term durability.

PVC cards are everywhere due to their extremely low cost. They are personalized using readily available desktop ID printers. These printers as well as the PVC cards and printer ribbons are the best choice for applications that do not require a high level of security. If you are looking for fast, convenient, and low-cost ID creation, most customers find this route to be more than adequate. However, ease of access (low cost) and minimal security features make them highly susceptible to fraud.

 

Composite Materials Make Durable Id Cards And Deter Fraud

Instead of constructing cards with layers of PVC, you can use composite cards; also known as PVC-PET cards. Composite cards are made up of multiple layers of varying materials to add advanced features and combat counterfeiters. Composites are the go-to options in the high-security identity document market.

Composite Durable ID Cards vs. PVC Cards

Here are some composite-based durable ID cards that offer maximum durability:

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