The common materials for most smart cards, RFID cards and NFC cards are PVC cards and PLA cards. With the development of technology, more and more people are beginning to use smart RFID/NFC cards to achieve digital management, sharing and transactions. Today, let' s compare what are the differences between PVC cards and PLA cards?
1. Differences in Materials
PVC card is a card made of polyvinyl chloride, which is usually used to make stored value cards, membership cards, access cards, etc. Biodegradable PLA card is a degradable material made from corn starch as the main raw material. It has good biodegradability and can be quickly decomposed in the natural environment without causing pollution to the environment.
2. Different Fields of Application
PVC cards are widely used in the Internet of Things, transportation, telecommunications and other fields due to their low cost, good durability and easy production. The PLA card is more environmentally friendly, lightweight, and suitable for use in smart payment, medical care, food safety and other fields.
3. Different Lifespans
PVC cards have a short service life, generally 2-5 years, and are prone to wear, aging and other problems, while PLA cards have a longer service life, which can reach more than 10 years. At the same time, PLA cards are not easily affected by the external environment and can maintain stable performance for a long time.
4. Different Safety Performance
PVC cards may have certain safety hazards during the production process, such as being easily deformed under high temperatures and producing harmful substances. PLA cards have good safety performance, will not produce harmful substances, and will not be affected by high temperatures.
To sum up, there are obvious differences between PVC cards and PLA cards in terms of materials, application fields, service life and safety performance. Choosing a card that suits your needs can both improve usage efficiency and protect the environment.