Eco-Friendly Key Cards
Compare materials for your next card order
Choose the grain, finish and printed design that suit your hotel. Compare wood, bamboo and paper options below, then share your lock system, quantity per design and delivery destination for a material sample plan or project quote.
Compare material options · Sample scope, minimum order and lead time are confirmed for your project.
| Card format | Indicative range per card (USD) |
|---|---|
| Waterproof paper RFID card | $0.12 – $1.35 |
| Bamboo RFID card | $0.25 – $1.50 |
| Wooden RFID card (wood veneer) | $0.30 – $1.60 |
Indicative USD ranges per card at 1,000–4,999 pieces per design, four-colour offset printing included, EXW Dongguan. Freight, duties, taxes, special finishes, sleeves and credential preparation are quoted separately; the exact price is set in a dated quote.Full price table and quantity bands
A price range is not a compatibility statement. Confirm the chip with test samples in your own locks before ordering.
Choose a material to sample
Your material choice is carried into the sample form, where you can change it. These requests start with print and material review. For lock testing, select “Credential compatibility test” or “Both” in the form.
| Material & appearance | Confirm on your sample | Next step |
|---|---|---|
| Wood veneer Natural grain; compare species, engraving and printing on a finished sample. | Species, coating, thickness and moisture limits. | Wood samples Ask about wood records |
| Bamboo Distinctive grain and tone; review your artwork against the selected surface. | Layer construction, finish, thickness and moisture limits. | Bamboo samples Ask about bamboo records |
| Paper-based card A paper-based surface for printed artwork; compare the proposed coating and finish. | Fiber, coating, laminate and inlay; edge wear and moisture resistance. | Paper samples Ask about paper-card records |
| Alternative PVC formulation Consider when your specification calls for an alternative to conventional PVC. | Exact formulation and applicable test report, including conditions and results. | PVC formulation samples Ask about formulation records |
Ask which composition, sourcing and test records are available for the proposed construction. Environmental claims depend on the complete card, including coatings, adhesives and the RFID inlay; a material name alone does not prove recyclability, compostability or a lower environmental impact.
Wood veneer offers natural grain and a choice of finishes. Confirm species, full card construction and moisture limits; if certified sourcing is required, verify the valid certificate scope and the claim on the order documents.
Bamboo offers a distinctive grain and tone. Confirm the selected construction, finish, moisture limits and sourcing documents; compare a sample with your intended artwork.
Paper-based cards vary by fiber, coating, laminate and inlay. Confirm the full composition and test moisture resistance for the intended stay; do not assume that a waterproof-paper label means plastic-free or recyclable.
For an alternative PVC formulation, request the exact material specification and applicable test report, including specimen, method, conditions and result. An ASTM reference alone does not establish landfill biodegradation or compostability of the finished card.
Production planning
Compare alternative materials by their full construction and intended use. Environmental statements require evidence for the selected product and order.
Identify the core, coatings, adhesives and electronics. Request originals supporting any sourcing or disposal claim.
Approve printing or engraving on the chosen material, allowing for natural or process variation.
Confirm dimensions, bonding and the moisture, heat and bending conditions relevant to your operation.
Evaluate the finished sample for handling and appearance, then test any access credential in the authorized system.
Confirm packing and delivery. Only provide disposal instructions supported by the actual composition and available local route.
Bamboo hotel key card design example. Confirm the material, finish and artwork with a sample.
Compare complete material samples, including coatings and the inlay, before approving an environmental statement. Keep appearance approval and credential testing separate; confirm sample costs and preparation for the requested construction.
Confirm the lock model, encoder, access software and credential configuration. A brand or chip family alone does not establish compatibility; test the proposed sample with your authorized encoder and doors before ordering.
Confirm the finished product’s water, heat, cleaning and wear limits against your operating conditions. Assess a representative sample; service life depends on construction and handling.
Specify the chip or stripe, material, quantity per design, printing and destination. Confirm pricing, minimum order and any quantity discounts in a dated project quote.
Request the complete card composition and documents applicable to the proposed construction, including coatings, adhesives and the RFID inlay. A material name alone does not prove recyclability, compostability or a lower environmental impact.
Start your order
Share the material preference, complete-card requirements, lock system, quantity and destination. Identify any sourcing or disposal evidence your procurement team requires.
