Rewritable Cards
Rewritable visual cards that can be updated up to 500 times, ideal for temporary ID, visitor passes and loyalty programs.
Custom Plastic Rewritable Cards are reusable PVC cards with a special thermosensitive rewriteable surface. Text and graphics can be erased and reprinted hundreds of times using a dedicated thermal printer. Durable, waterproof and eco-friendly, they cut waste from disposable single-use cards. We support custom base printing, logo and artwork. Standard CR80 size, matte finish. Optional upgrades include magnetic stripe, barcode and NFC chip. Great for temporary visitor passes, student check-in cards, staff shift badges and any scenario where frequent information updates are required.
| Material | Premium PVC with thermal rewritable coating |
|---|---|
| Size | ISO CR80 (85.5 × 54 mm), custom sizes available |
| Thickness | 0.76mm (30mil standard); 0.38mm optional |
| Rewritable Layer | Black or blue thermosensitive rewriteable surface |
| Finish | Matte (standard for rewritable area) |
| Printing | Pre-printed CMYK background, logo and branding |
| Custom content | Fixed logo, company name, static artwork |
| Optional add-ons | Magnetic stripe, barcode, NFC chip, slot punch, signature panel |
| Features | Reusable hundreds of times, waterproof, low running cost, eco-friendly |
RFID Chips
Choose the chip frequency that matches your application
LF — Low Frequency
- TK4100
- EM4200
- EM4305
- T5577
- Hitag 1
- Hitag 2
Read range 1–5 cm. Ideal for access control, hotel door locks and time attendance.
HF — High Frequency
- MIFARE Classic 1K (S50)
- MIFARE Classic 4K (S70)
- Fudan F08 (FM11RF08)M1 compatible, cost-effective
- NXP MIFARE Ultralight
- NXP MIFARE Ultralight EV1
- NXP MIFARE Ultralight C
- NXP NFC NTAG213
- NXP NFC NTAG215
- NXP NFC NTAG216NFC, phone-readable, loyalty marketing
- NXP MIFARE DESFire EV1
- NXP MIFARE DESFire EV2
- NXP MIFARE DESFire EV3high security, encryption, corporate access
- ICODE SLI / ICODE SLI-X / ICODE 2
Read range 2–10 cm. Supports encryption and NFC phone reading — the top choice for hotel room keys and membership IC cards.
UHF — Ultra High Frequency
- Impinj Monza R6
- Impinj Monza R6-P
- Impinj Monza M4QT
- Impinj Monza 4D
- Impinj Monza 4E
- Impinj Monza M730/750/770/775/781
- Alien Higgs-3 (H3)
- Alien Higgs-4 (H4)
- Alien Higgs-9 (H9)
- NXP UCODE 7
- NXP UCODE 8
- NXP UCODE 9
- NXP UCODE G2IL / G2XM / G2XL
- NXP UCODE DNA
- EM4425
Read range 0.5–5 m and reads multiple cards at once — assets, warehousing, parking and large-event check-in. A UHF antenna in a PVC card needs a larger card.
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Learn more →Applications
- Office & factory temporary visitor passes
- School daily student check-in cards
- Hospital & clinic visitor badges
- Construction site temporary worker IDs
- Meeting & one-day event visitor cards
- Library temporary borrowing cards
- Staff shift & daily duty badges
- Co-working space day-pass cards
- Training centre short-term student cards
- Hotel temporary staff identification
- Warehouse temp personnel passes
- Exhibition one-day visitor badges
- Camp & activity participant cards
- Rental service reusable record cards
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a plastic rewritable card?
A rewritable plastic card is a PVC card coated with a special thermal layer. Its surface can be erased and reprinted many times by a compatible thermal rewritable printer.
How many times can the rewritable card be rewritten?
Normally, it supports around 500 times of erase and reprint under proper operation.
Does it need ink or ribbon for rewriting?
No ink or ribbon is needed. It works with a dedicated thermal rewritable printer.
Can we add NFC chip or magnetic stripe?
Yes. Magnetic stripe, barcode and NFC chip can be embedded to add access or data storage functions.
Can I print full-colour pictures on the rewritable area?
No. The rewritable zone only supports monochrome black or blue thermal text/graphics. Static full-colour printing can be done on other areas of the card.
Can I get samples to test with my printer?
Yes, samples are available for you to test erasing and printing performance before bulk order.
Have more questions? Contact our sales team.
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