Polycarbonate identity card: The gold standard for security and confidentiality

For decades, PVC dominated the ID card market, but its vulnerabilities have become increasingly apparent with the passage of time. Besides, PVC cards can be easily sourced and personalized with desktop printers, making them susceptible to forgery. In contrast, polycarbonate (PC) has emerged as the preferred material for government-issued IDs, driver' s licenses, and high-security access cards worldwide.

Excellent Durability: From Service Life To Environmental Durability

Its multi-layered structure fuses seamlessly under high temperature and pressure without adhesives, ensuring any tampering of lawbreaker leaves irreversible damage. In addition, unlike PVC's 2-3 year lifespan, PC cards maintain integrity for up to 10 years—meeting global government standards. This durability is critical for cards embedding sensitive data like biometrics or encryption keys. Besides, polycarbonate identity card still maintains good impact resistance and rigidity within the range of -40℃ to 120℃, which basically covers all environmental temperatures. This means that  the ID card made of polycarbonate can work all over the world.

Layered Security: From Physical Features to Digital Protection

Polycarbonate' s security lies in its ability to integrate multi-level anti-fraud technologies, the following are several main safety measures:

Optical Security Elements: Laser-engraved floating images that shift when tilted (used in Swiss national IDs) and UV-reactive patterns (such as edelweiss flowers visible under black light) enable instant visual verification.

Tamper-Evident Design: Metal holographic markers embedded between PC layers are destroyed if the card is peeled apart, eliminating covert alterations.

Chip Protection: PC' s robust structure shields embedded CPU chips (common in China' s second-generation ID cards) that store encrypted fingerprints and digital certificates. These chips use DES encryption to block unauthorized data access.

Today, over 40 countries rely on PC materials for national IDs, and all EU member states mandate it for driver' s licenses—proof of its unrivaled security.

Choose Zhanfeng: 20 Years of Expertise in Secure ID Solutions

As a leading original manufacturer with 20 years in the industry, Zhanfeng Smart Card translates PC' s inherent advantages into tailored security solutions for businesses and governments globally. Our capabilities include:

Custom Security Layers: We can customize unique QR codes, UV features, and Anti-counterfeiting oil mark  for customers to match brand' s needs.

Dual-Interface Compatibility: Our cards support contact/contactless chips with ISO 14443 compliance for seamless integration.

Eco-Friendly Options: Zhanfeng Smart Card supplies BPA-free PC materials to eliminate health risks and meet environmental standards.

And you can see the difference for yourself—we offer free samples of our PC ID cards. Experience the durability, anti-counterfeiting performance, and confidential data protection that have made our products trusted across continents.