Make an immediate visual statement
about what you stand for
Switch from plastic to eco-friendly wood or bamboo for your Hotel Key Cards, Membership Cards, Event Name Badges or RFID Cards.
Our cards are fully customisable; choose laser engraving or full-colour printing to suit your brand. Need functionality? Add an RFID chip for access control, door systems, or travel and transport.
Wood offers a natural, tactile feel, while bamboo is the most sustainable option we offer.
Get answers to questions about our Custom Wood Cards.
Is there a price difference depending on which wood I choose for my cards?
No, the price is the same for all.
What types of cards can be made from wood or bamboo?
We can create Hotel Key Cards, Membership Cards, Cloakroom Tags, RFID-enabled Cards, Name Badges and more all using sustainable wood or bamboo.
Can these cards include RFID chips?
Yes, we can embed RFID chips into your cards, making them compatible with access control, door entry systems, transport passes, and more. All types of RFID chips are available.
What customisation options are available?
You can choose laser engraving for a natural, tactile look or full-colour custom printing when you have exacting branding requirements. You can also have a combination of both.
Which is more sustainable - wood or bamboo?
Bamboo is the most sustainable option due to its rapid growth and low environmental impact. However, all wood options are responsibly sourced.
What wood types do you offer?
We offer cards in four types of wood, each with a unique colour, grain and finish. If you’d like to see a particular type of wood let us know and we’ll post you one out in a sample pack.
Are your wooden and bamboo cards durable?
As a natural product, wood and bamboo cards by their nature will not be as long lasting and durable as plastic cards. We recommend getting a sample card from us to test.
Will all my wood cards look the same?
Wood is by its nature a natural product, therefore each card will be slightly different depending on the grain or colour of the particular piece of wood used. You should expect variances in colour and texture throughout the card run. This is what makes them unique!
Generally speaking you get more inconsistencies using bamboo due to its softer nature, so if consistency of the finished product is most important to you we would recommend going with a wood rather than bamboo.
I’ve got small details on my cards, am I better with engraving or printing?
We always recommend any small text or complicated design is done with print only to aid legibility.
Engraving is best used for large text or simple design elements.
Can I request a sample before ordering?
Absolutely. We offer a Sample Pack so you can see and feel the materials and finish options before committing to a full order.
Are these cards recyclable or biodegradable?
Yes, unlike traditional plastic cards, our wooden and bamboo cards are biodegradable and recyclable. Please note though that the chip inside an RFID card is not currently recyclable.
What is the lead time for production?
You’ll find the guide lead time on each individual product.
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Why Bamboo is Most Sustainable
Bamboo, or ‘green steel’ is one of the fastest growing plants on earth.
I could not recommend the card network enough. Ash and the team were fantastic to deal with and any pre production changes were no issue. The tags were printed and delivered extremely quickly, once the final design was agreed and the quality is fantastic.
Thanks for such a lovely review, this is what the team love to hear!
Ash helped us and was so helpful! Even with the last minute changes which the production team were more than happy to do. The finishing product came out even better than we'd imagined!
Great company with a helpful team and a great product!
Thanks so much for the lovely review; this is what the team loves to hear!
We first used Card Network for an urgent job requiring bespoke luggage tags for a high profile client and the team all pulled out the stops and delivered in full and not only on time but a day early.
We have since used CN several times and always receive an excellent service particularly for call off cards and our VIP passes. Their efficiency reflects well on us with our customers.
I would definitely recommend The Card Network.
Thanks Helen for a great review.
I have let Magic Mike and the team know your feedback; very much appreciated!
Best regards
Nikki
Not a bad word to say about the card network. Amazing company with amazing people working for them. I had quite a unique project and I’m so glad I came here. Ash who I spoke to back and forth was so understanding and helpful, along with the design team who took every detail seriously, and Nikki who resolved the slight issue we came across very promptly and smoothly. Prices are great too. I will continue to use the card network as my business grows and I can’t recommend them enough.
Hi Will and thanks for an amazing review!
I have shared this with the team as there were lots of different elements to a project like yours so it is lovely for them to hear this feedback.
Bamboo Hotel Key Cards, LoCo Magstripe, 50 Pack
