HID Ultra White Adhesive Paper-Backed PVC Cards – CR80
- Card Colour: White
- Card Dimensions: CR80 size – 86mm x 54mm
- Card Thickness: 250mic/ 10mil/ 0.25mm
- Perfect for printing and attaching to access control ID cards
- Suitable for all HID Fargo ID Card Printers
SKU: CARA7
FAQ’s
What are Poly Composite Cards (PCC)?
Poly Composite Cards (PCC) are high-performance ID cards engineered for durability and heat resistance. They are constructed with multiple layers, typically featuring a PET (Polyethylene Terephthalate) core for strength and heat tolerance, and PVC outer layers that provide a smooth surface for high-quality printing.
This layered design makes PCCs especially suitable for retransfer printing, which involves high heat to fuse the printed image onto the card. Unlike standard PVC cards, Poly Composite Cards maintain their shape and integrity during the retransfer process, making them ideal for high-volume or high-security applications.
What are Polyvinyl Chloride Cards (PVC)?
Polyvinyl Chloride (PVC) is a synthetic plastic polymer made from vinyl chloride monomers. It’s one of the most widely used plastics globally, found in products ranging from plumbing pipes to credit cards. In the ID card industry, PVC is valued for its affordability, printability, and flexibility, making it a popular choice for employee badges, student IDs, and loyalty cards.
PVC Cards are compatible with most desktop card printers, however, they are not recommended for retransfer printing, as they can warp or deform under the high heat used in that process.
Do I need PCC or PVC cards?
If your card printing setup includes a retransfer printer or you need cards that can withstand frequent use and environmental stress, Poly Composite Cards are the superior choice. For general-purpose ID cards in standard office settings, PVC Cards offer excellent value and print quality.
What’s the difference between an adhesive PVC/PCC card and a standard PVC/PCC card?
A standard PVC or PCC card is a single, solid plastic card, typically 30 mil or 0.76 mm thick, with no adhesive layer. An adhesive PVC or PCC card is a thin, printable card, usually 10-mil thick, with a peel‑off adhesive backing made of either paper or Mylar. It is not intended to be used on its own. After printing, the paper or mylar backing liner is peeled away, like a sticker. The printed card is then stuck onto another card, usually a technology card such as a clamshell proximity card, which is too thick to be put through ID card printers, hence the purpose of the adhesive cards.
What is the difference between paper‑backed and Mylar‑backed PVC cards?
Both paper‑backed and Mylar‑backed PVC cards are adhesive‑backed PVC cards. The key difference is what material sits behind the adhesive layer during printing. Mylar‑backed adhesive cards replace the paper liner with a thin polyester (Mylar) film, which is more durable than paper-backed cards, and can better tolerate heat and pressure during the printing process; therefore, although adhesive cards are best used with DTC ID Card Printers, if an HDP printer is required for your card design, it’s best to choose Mylar-backed over the paper-backed. Mylar-backed adhesive cards are slightly thicker and more rigid than paper‑backed cards, their shape won’t warp under heat and pressure during the HDP retransfer printing process.
