Evolis Paperboard Cards bring sustainability to the forefront when printing temporary cards, providing a plastic-free alternative for applications where a long-life PVC card simply isn’t necessary.
For temporary cards such as event passes, visitor badges and luggage tags, switching from plastic to paperboard can be a simple way to reduce the use of single-use plastic while still producing a professional printed card.
Plastic cards still have an important place where cards need to withstand regular handling or remain in use for months or years. But where a card will only be needed for a short period, paperboard can provide a much more suitable alternative.
As businesses continue to look for more environmentally sustainable products and services, Evolis Paperboard Cards offer a plastic-free option made using FSC-certified paper.
The cards are biodegradable and can be recycled in regular household recycling collections, where the paper can be broken down into raw material and reused for new paper-based products.
Which ID card printers can print on Evolis Paper Cards?
Evolis Paper Cards are compatible with selected Evolis printers including the Zenius, Primacy and Primacy 2, as well as selected Edikio models.
Unlike standard PVC cards printed in full colour, Evolis Paper Cards are designed to be printed using the appropriate BLACKFLEX monochrome ribbon. This produces clear black text, logos, barcodes and simple card designs.
If you're using a Primacy 2, Evolis specifies use with the standard 100-card input hopper.
Printer compatibility is important when choosing any paper or paperboard card. If you already own a printer and want to know what your options are, read our guide: Can you print paperboard cards in a plastic card printer?
Interested in printing your own cards? The Evolis Primacy 2 ID Card Printer is a high-performance printer designed for organisations printing medium to large card volumes.
Not sure which printer you need? Take our four-part ID card printer quiz for recommendations within 60 seconds .
When might you use paper cards instead of plastic?
Providing a clear, simple monochrome print, Evolis Paper Cards are 30mil thick and standard credit-card size, making them particularly useful when a card only needs to last for a limited period.
Typical uses include:
- Event passes
- Conference and delegate cards
- VIP passes
- Visitor badges
- Luggage tags
- Temporary membership cards
- Other short-term identification cards
For permanent staff ID cards, access cards or cards that will be handled heavily every day, PVC or another durable card material will usually still be the better choice.
An additional benefit of paper cards containing personal information is that they can be shredded before disposal. This makes it easy to destroy printed names, identification numbers or other personal details before the card enters the recycling stream.
For organisations looking to reduce unnecessary plastic use, paper cards can therefore provide a practical option for the applications where a traditional long-life plastic card simply isn't required.
Shop Evolis Paperboard Cards in packs of 500 , or if your project requires further discussion, email sales@thecardnetwork.co.uk or call our friendly team on 01244 526009 .
