Print, Finish & Design Effects
Explore design options available that will help you create a unique and one of a kind gift and/or loyalty card. We utilize state of the art equipment such as the HP Indigo and the KBA Genius 52 UV to print a variety of options for every application.
Creating a Memorable Impression
The visual presentation of a card can play an important role in how a brand is perceived and remembered. Print finishes, specialty effects, and design enhancements can help attract attention, reinforce brand identity, and create a more engaging experience for cardholders. Thoughtful design choices can transform a card from a simple transaction tool into a lasting representation of a brand.
Durable materials for daily performance
Design, data, and finishes to match your brand
Consistent quality with quick turnaround
Metallic Ink
Full Color
Spot Color
Holographic Foils
Scratch Off
Metallic Foil
Stock Card Designs
Signature Panel
Surface Finish Options
Metallic Ink
Description
Contains powdered metal, or pigments that simulate metal, providing a shiny refractive appearance.
Product Details
- Supports high-resolution graphics
- Variety of colors
- Reduces counterfeiting
- Creates a luster appearance
- Excellent overt security
- Designed for use with:
- Gift Cards
- Loyalty Cards
- Membership Cards
Full Color
Description
Refers to a color process that is based on four colors; Cyan, Magenta, Yellow and Black, referred to as CMYK. These colors are layered over one another which will re-produce 90% of the color spectrum. This process is used when creating full-color or photographic images. Bristol is uniquely positioned to offer this process with the shortest lead time in the industry
Product Details
- Cost effective
- Reduces lead time
- Full range of colors
- Suitable for a wide variety of card products
Spot Color
Description
A calibrated and specific color achieved through a measurement system such as Pantone Matching System (PMS).
Product Details
- Defines & standardizes color
- Suitable for a wide variety of card products
Holographic Foils
Description
A foil containing refractive optical imagery that is transferred using a heated die to stamp an opaque or translucent image onto a surface.
Product Details
- Low Cost
- Difficult to Replicate
- Stock or Custom Images
- Creates a unique and attractive feature
- Can be applied to surface or sub-surface (embedded)
- Suitable for any gift or loyalty card
Scratch Off
Description
An opaque removable material that is placed over a defined area to conceal a PIN #, control #, or account #.
Product Details
- Low Cost
- Reduces Counterfeiting
- Maintains the integrity of the card
- Pre-Paid Cards
- Gift & Loyalty Cards
Metallic Foil
Description
A foil containing refractive optical imagery that is transferred using a heated die to stamp an opaque or translucent image onto a surface.
Product Details
- Low Cost
- Difficult to Replicate
- Stock or Custom Images
- Can be applied to surface or sub-surface (embedded)
- Suitable for all card products
Stock Card Designs
Description
Create your gift card from our stock images. We have over 18 designs to choose from.
Product Details
- Durable
- Variety of designs available
- Printed in full color
- Suitable for a wide variety of card products
- Designed for use with:
- Day Spa Gift Cards
- Retail Store Gift Cards
- Hair Salon Gift Cards
Signature Panel
Description
A defined area, typically on the back of a card, that has been hot-stamped or silkscreened with a writable material that is receptive to a ball point pen.
Product Details
- Low Cost
- Assists in identity verification
- Suitable for a wide variety of gift & loyalty Cards
Suraface Finish Options
Description
Bristol ID Technologies, our cards can be manufactured with a polished (glossy) or matte finish. Our polished finish is also considered Graphics Quality. Choose a finish for each side – P/P, M/M, P/M.
Product Details
- Polished / Glossy Finish
- Able to be used with PVC card printers when pre-printing is overlaminated
- Required for dye sublimation or re-transfer printing
- A shiny surface can make most artwork “pop”
- Matte Finish
- Able to write on with ball-point pen
- Can tone down bright colors
- This feature is dictated by the application. If you’re looking to print on the card, you’ll need a graphics quality, polished finish.