Material families
PVC is widely printable and economical; polycarbonate supports fused multi-layer structures and laser engraving; PET-based layers can contribute dimensional stability or film functionality.
How selection works
Issuers and manufacturers evaluate the whole card stack, equipment, security design, expected use and local program requirements. No single polymer is best for every program.
What buyers should specify
Define personalization method, printing process, card construction, security features, format and validation needs before requesting a material recommendation.
This guide covers legitimate material selection and credential manufacturing principles. It does not describe how to copy or bypass the security of any real government credential.
Related materials and technologies
Continue with driver license card materials, overlay films, the security features overview, or the security technology library.