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ID CARD SECURITY |
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There are a variety of ways to help ensure plastic or technology card authenticity and to reduce the chances of successful fraudulent reproduction of your plastic cards. Although no single type of technology offers 100% security, you can employ a combination of security measures together that will enhance security effectiveness: holography, etching, microtext, photographic perforation, UV ink, ghost images, watermarking, etc. |
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Standard Hologram Cards |
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Hologram cards feature a standard three-dimensional hologram stamped on blank standard-sized cards - in your choice of one of eight positions. Our holograms have a visual impact that changes color and appearance when viewed at different angles. And, with features like nanotext and laser-viewable images, it is virtually impossible to replicate. In stock and ready to ship, standard Hologram cards are ideal for organizations as concerned about their budget as they are their security. |
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Customised Hologram Cards |
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Our custom hologram cards feature your custom graphic in a high security hologram. Your custom graphic is converted to a hologram image that is permanently embedded on blank, standard-sized cards - in your choice of one of eight positions. The result is a visually-dynamic card that is easy to validate and virtually impossible to duplicate. Add security features like microtext, nanotext and laser-viewable images, and Custom hologram cards provide the ultimate protection against photo ID counterfeiting. |
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Foil Stamped Cards |
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These security cards feature a custom graphic in a two-dimensional foil that is stamped on blank standard-sized cards - in your choice of one of eight positions. These silver or gold metallic foils are easy-to-verify, visual counterfeit deterrents. Durable, distinctive and difficult to reproduce or copy, Custom foil stamped cards are perfect for organizations that want to add personalized visual security with minimum cost and delivery time. |
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Holographic Seals |
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A cost effective approach to card security, the holographic seal is a 'sticker' that you can easily apply to your card surface after printing. This seal will enhance the credibility and security of your cards without the expense associated with holographic lamination. |
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UV Inking |
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UV inking is a method of adding uniqueness to a plastic card. UV inking has been widely used and accepted by the federal government, State Drivers License programs and many in the financial world. In fact, if you look at your Visa or American Express cards under a UV lamp, you will likely see some type of security lettering on the card in UV ink. Several card printer manufacturers can special order cards with unique UV inking. |
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Microtexting |
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As the name suggests, this security process involves printing very small text in a specific location on a card surface. Because it is difficult to print true microtext with thermal printers due to limitations in font size printing with thermal printers, microtext is generally pre-printed prior to dye sublimation printing using a type of offset press. Microtext can also be found on higher end holographic security overlaminates. Due to the difficult nature of reproducing microtext in its original form, it is considered a viable security addition. Examples of microtext printing can be seen on newer higher denomination US currency or passports. |
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Clear Overlamination |
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Selected card printers are capable of applying clear card overlamination. Although clear lamination was really developed to help enhance card durability – both physical and UV protection - it does slightly enhance card security by placing a barrier against card alteration. As you will read below, there are a number of derivatives that include holography for additional security. Lamination in this industry is typically made of clear polyester film and is generally applied as a patch (near edge) over the top of the plastic card using heat and pressure. Several emerging technologies are becoming available that will extend the laminate material to the edge of the card.
Lamination material is a secure, tamper-resistant overlaminate available in thicknesses that generally range from 0.6 mil to 1.0 mil. Clear overlaminates provide vastly superior card durability than those without overlamination, and are ideal for high use or outdoor applications.
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Holographic Overlaminate |
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All printer manufacturers that provide overlamination capability also provide holographic versions of their overlaminate material. These vary slightly, but in general employ a holographic image which is imbedded on the surface of the overlaminate to help reduce the possibility of successful card reproduction. On higher-level standard and custom holographic overlaminates, one may have the option of implementing microtext printing within the holographic image to enhance fraud protection. If a generic hologram does not offer the type of unique security you are looking to implement, please call us to discuss the development of a custom holographic solution. |
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