Material Guides2 min read
PVC Core vs Coated Overlay: Start with the Right Layer
Understand the different roles of core sheets and coated overlays, and the questions to ask before choosing a combination.
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Material Guides2 min read
PVC Core vs Coated Overlay: Start with the Right Layer
Understand the different roles of core sheets and coated overlays, and the questions to ask before choosing a combination.
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Material Guides2 min read
How to Choose Card Materials for Your Next Project
A practical starting point for comparing material options around the card you are making and the process you use.
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Sourcing & Samples2 min read
The Card Material RFQ Checklist: What to Send Your Supplier
Turn a general price request into a useful material enquiry with a clear specification, quantity and delivery destination.
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Sourcing & Samples2 min read
From Sample to Order: Keep Your Material Evaluation Clear
Plan a sample request, record the trial and keep the selected material connected to your final purchasing specification.
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Production Planning2 min read
What Printing Details Should You Share in a Material Enquiry?
Help your supplier understand the proposed printing and card construction before discussing a material combination.
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Production Planning2 min read
Before You Order: A Card Material Delivery Checklist
Keep specification, packaging, destination and documentation aligned when moving from a material discussion to an order.
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