Embossed plastic cards
Give raised detail enough physical and visual room.
Embossed characters occupy real space on the card. Position, record length, contrast and artwork clearance need to be coordinated before production scope is confirmed.
Physical detail
Treat embossing as part of the card structure.
Raised characters can affect surrounding print, readability and the usable area on both sides of the card.
Define the variable record and intended visual treatment, then confirm the actual embossing scope and availability for the job.
- Raised characters
- Position
- Records
- Contrast
- Clearance
Build the brief
Provide real sample records early
The longest and shortest records help reveal whether the intended zone and artwork remain practical.
Include in the brief
- Card use
- Variable fields
- Longest sample record
- Preferred position
- Front and reverse artwork
- Quantity
- Record approver
Plan the card
Coordinate the record, position and artwork
The team will confirm the character set, size, position and visual treatment against the approved records and artwork.
- 01Record source
- The approved names, numbers or other fields to be raised
- 02Character length
- The longest expected record and how it fits the usable area
- 03Position
- A consistent zone clear of trim and conflicting artwork
- 04Reverse impact
- How the physical impression relates to reverse-side content
- 05Contrast
- Whether raised detail requires a confirmed visual treatment
- 06Approval
- Who checks the final record and representative proof
Card quote
Ready to discuss embossed plastic cards?
Include the intended use, quantity, artwork status, delivery location and the decisions above. The team will confirm what is practical for embossed plastic cards.