Secure ID Card Lamination
For many applications, the concern of ID card duplication is not great, and the risks of someone possessing a fraudulent card do not outweigh the additional expenses or processes required to eliminate it. However, there are applications where the security of an ID card is vital and can help prevent damage to property and people.
Benefits of Overlaminate
- Increases Card Durability
- Increases Card Security
- Improves Card Appearance
- Has Little Impact on Card Legibility
- Deters Fake Copies
- Allows Detection of Fake Cards
Protected Laminated Cards
Some card film manufacturers use the word “varnish” to refer to a top-coat that goes over the card, no matter what the material is, traditionally a varnish layer on a product is typically applied wet, requiring drying, unlike the card lamination process. The more accurate terms to use are; Overlaminate (Overlay) which describes an “outer layer of lamination”, with lamination being the process of joining thin layers of a substance together.
Secure ID Card Overlamination
One method to address ID Card fraud involves the implementation of Secure ID card overlamination.
One way to combat ID card fraud is through Secure ID card overlamination.
Secure ID card overlamination is a widely adopted technology globally for enhancing the security of ID cards. It offers various high-security features such as holograms, latent images, and concealed text. Additionally, this technique enhances the durability of card printing and shields it from fraudulent alterations.
This overlamination technique finds application in diverse fields including driver’s licenses, law enforcement, corporate IDs, and secure facility access.
The Difference Between Patch and Film
There are two common types of laminates used on ID cards:
- The Overlaminate Film (Overlay Film),
- The Overlaminate Patch (Overlay Patch)
