Solutions for ID Card Durability Concerns

Identification cards are handled in a variety of ways. Whether you keep your cards in a protected wallet or if they hang loose in a pocket or purse there is wear and tear that affects a card's longevity. Protect your identification cards against the elements with the durability options that Entrust offers.

All those potential elements affect the cards in your program. Elements like: Card Substrate (card’s construction), Personalization Technology, Storage, Chemical Resistance, Adhesion, and Abrasion/Moisture/UV resistance. The more durability you can add to the card the lower replacement costs will be in the overall goal of keeping your program costs down.

When thinking of the lifespan of the card in your program there are multiple factors to consider. What will the typical usage of the card be, what required functionality is needed for transaction capabilities, and what exposure levels will the card encounter?

Solutions exist to help you produce and print durable cards that build customer loyalty and ensure successful transactions for a long time to come. Entrust offers multiple solutions to help with those durability issues:

• Monochrome Printing – Recommended protection for black and other color text
• Topcoat or T-Panel – Clear or custom topcoat film to cover all monochrome printing
• Overlay & Lamination – Overlay film coverage with secure holographic designs

Additionally, the type of cards and accessories used can also improve durability:

• Composite Cards – Enhanced card durability for significantly longer-lasting use than PVC
• Badge Holders – Secure custom badge holders to extend the life of your cards

Issuing long-lasting cards has always been an important factor to take into consideration with any card program. With rising costs on most things recently it has become increasingly important to produce durable cards that build loyalty at a conveniently low cost.

To hear more about these convenient solutions please reach out to your local sales representative at sales@identisys.com or call us at 877.213.8180.