PVC Foil for Full-Face Foil Cards | Metallic & Holographic PVC Sheet

PVC Foil for Full-Face Foil Card Manufacturing

Printable PVC Foil with Holographic, Metallic and Clear Polyester Effects

XINHEBAO PVC Foil is a printable laminated PVC card material designed for manufacturing full-face foil cards, metallic effect cards and holographic cards. It combines a printable PVC core with clear polyester and optional metallic or holographic layers to create attractive visual effects while maintaining stable lamination performance.

The PVC foil can be customized in thickness, color, surface finish and visual effect to meet different card manufacturing requirements. Available effects include bright silver, rainbow, brushed aluminum and other customized patterns.

It is suitable for card manufacturers using offset printing, digital printing, hot lamination and other conventional card production processes.

Product Structure

The PVC Foil is constructed with multiple functional layers to provide both printing performance and decorative effects.

From Top to Bottom:

1. Print-Receptive Topcoat – Available when required for improved printing compatibility

2. Clear Polyester Film – Provides surface protection and visual depth

3. Metalized or Holographic Layer – Creates metallic, rainbow or holographic effects

4. Adhesive Layer – Ensures stable bonding between functional layers

5. PVC Corestock – Available in white, clear or customized colors

Key Features

Excellent Printing Adaptability

The printable surface is compatible with most common printing methods and inks, without requiring special ink systems. A surface tension of ≥36 dynes/cm helps provide suitable ink adhesion and printing performance.

Holographic & Metallic Effects

Different decorative effects can be customized according to the card design, including:

• Bright Silver

• Rainbow

• Brushed Aluminum

• Holographic Patterns

• Customized Metallic Effects

The product can be used to create premium visual effects for cards requiring a distinctive metallic or holographic appearance.

Flexible Thickness Options

The PVC Foil is available in a thickness range of:

0.15–0.61 mm ±10%

Different gauges can be supplied according to the card structure, printing requirements and lamination process.

Stable Lamination Performance

The post-lamination peel value is typically ≥6.0 N/cm, providing reliable bonding between the functional layers and PVC core.

Flat Card Production

Because polyester film can generate molecular stress, the front and back sides should be matched during card production. Using the material on both sides helps maintain a flat finished card.

Available PVC Foil Options

Specifications can be customized according to card manufacturing requirements.

PVC Foil Printing & Lamination

XINHEBAO PVC Foil is designed to work with most conventional card printing processes and inks.

Recommended Lamination Parameters

• Lamination Temperature: 130–150°C

• Pressure: ≥80 bar

• Hot Pressing Time: 25–30 minutes

• Cold Pressing Time: 10–20 minutes

Actual processing parameters should be adjusted according to the specific equipment, card construction and production conditions.

Metallic PVC Foil vs. Holographic PVC Foil

Different decorative effects create different visual results. Choosing the right PVC Foil depends on the desired card appearance, brand style and application.

Metallic PVC Foil is suitable when a clean and premium metallic appearance is required.

Holographic PVC Foil is suitable for card designs that require stronger visual movement, rainbow effects or distinctive holographic patterns.

Both options can be customized according to the card design and production requirements.

What Is PVC Foil for Full-Face Foil Cards?

PVC Foil is a specialized card material developed for manufacturers who want to combine conventional PVC card printing with metallic, rainbow or holographic visual effects.

Unlike standard white PVC card sheets, PVC Foil incorporates decorative layers into the material structure, allowing manufacturers to create full-face foil cards with a consistent metallic or holographic appearance across the card surface.

Depending on the required design, the material can feature a printable topcoat, clear polyester film, metallic or holographic layer, adhesive layer and PVC corestock.

This multilayer structure allows PVC Foil to provide both decorative effects and the processing characteristics required for professional card manufacturing.

XINHEBAO PVC Foil is available in different thicknesses, colors, surface finishes and decorative effects, making it suitable for a wide range of premium PVC card applications.

Applications

PVC Foil is particularly suitable for card manufacturers producing cards that require a metallic, holographic or premium decorative appearance.

Main Applications

• Full-Face Foil Cards

• Metallic PVC Cards

• Holographic Cards

• Premium Membership Cards

• VIP Cards

• Gift Cards

• Loyalty Cards

• Access Cards

• Promotional Cards

• Branded PVC Cards

• Security & Anti-Counterfeiting Cards

The material can be customized to support different card designs and production requirements.

Why Choose XINHEBAO PVC Foil?

1. Multiple Decorative Effects

Choose from metallic, rainbow, holographic and customized surface effects to create distinctive card designs.

2. Printing-Friendly Surface

The printable coating provides good compatibility with commonly used printing methods and inks.

3. Custom Thickness & Colors

Thickness, core color, surface finish and decorative effects can be customized according to your card structure.

4. Stable Lamination Performance

Reliable interlayer bonding helps support high-quality card production and reduce delamination problems.

5. Suitable for Card Manufacturers

Designed for professional card manufacturing processes, including printing, lamination and full-face foil card production.

Quality & Processing Performance

The material is manufactured with controlled dimensional and surface properties to support consistent card production.

Key quality parameters include:

• Thickness tolerance control

• Width and length dimensional control

• Squareness tolerance ≤2.0 mm/m

• Core surface roughness control

• No holes in the core

• Controlled inclusions and craters

• Maximum warpage ≤5.0 mm

• Stable peel strength after lamination

Compliance & Material Safety

According to the supplied product specification, the material complies with the latest EU RoHS and REACH requirements and does not contain ozone-depleting substances.

The specification also states that the material does not use DEHP, DEHA, other phthalate/adipate additives, BPA, alkyl phenols, alkyl phenol ethoxylates or butyl benzyl phthalates in its manufacture.

FAQ

1. What is PVC Foil used for?

PVC Foil is mainly used for manufacturing full-face foil cards, metallic cards, holographic cards and other premium PVC cards requiring decorative surface effects.

2. What thicknesses are available?

The standard thickness range is 0.15–0.61 mm ±10%, with customized specifications available.

3. Can PVC Foil be printed?

Yes. The printable surface is suitable for most common printing methods and inks without requiring special inks.

4. What decorative effects are available?

Common options include bright silver, rainbow, brushed aluminum and holographic effects. Customized patterns can also be discussed.

5. Can the PVC Foil be customized?

Yes. XINHEBAO can customize specifications such as thickness, color, surface finish, size and decorative effect according to project requirements.

6. How should PVC Foil be stored?

Store it at 10–30°C with 40–70% RH, away from direct sunlight and in the original packaging. The material should be conditioned at room temperature for at least 24 hours before use.

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