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HOTEL KEY CARDS

Eleven Materials for Every Kind of Property

From seven species of FSC-certified wood to fully biodegradable BioBoard and industry-standard PVC, we manufacture hotel key cards that perform flawlessly with every major lock system while advancing your sustainability goals. All cards conform to ISO CR-80 standards.

WOOD KEY CARDS

Eight Species of Natural Luxury

Every wood key card is FSC-certified, laser-engraved or UV-printed, and embedded with your chosen RFID technology. Guests feel the difference the moment they hold one.

Bamboo wood hotel key card with laser-engraved hotel logo Eco-Friendly

The world's fastest-growing sustainable material

Bamboo Wood Key Cards

Bamboo is one of the most rapidly renewable resources on earth, regrowing in just 3–5 years. Our bamboo hotel key cards combine this natural sustainability with precision RFID technology and stunning laser engraving or UV printing, creating a guest experience that feels as premium as it is responsible.

  • FSC-certified bamboo, harvested sustainably
  • Laser engraving or full-colour UV printing
  • Compatible with all major hotel lock systems
  • Natural warm golden tone with visible grain
  • Biodegradable at end of life

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
FSC-certified Bamboo
Size
ISO CR-80 (85.6 × 54 × 0.76mm)
RFID
MIFARE, HID, LEGIC, DESFire, EM4200, NFC
Finish
Laser engraving, UV printing, hot foil
Min Order
No minimum
Lead Time
2–3 weeks
Birch wood hotel key card with UV-printed design Eco-Friendly

Light, elegant, and endlessly versatile

Birch Wood Key Cards

Birch wood offers a beautifully pale, clean canvas for hotel branding. Its fine, even grain accepts both laser engraving and UV printing with exceptional clarity, making it the preferred choice for luxury properties seeking a minimalist Scandinavian aesthetic with their key cards.

  • Pale, even grain — ideal for detailed designs
  • Takes UV colour printing and laser engraving beautifully
  • Tinted raised gloss UV available for premium finish
  • K10 tinted and silver raised options
  • All RFID frequencies supported

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
FSC-certified Birch
Size
ISO CR-80 (85.6 × 54 × 0.76mm)
RFID
All technologies (125kHz & 13.56MHz)
Finish
Laser, UV print, tinted raised gloss UV, hot foil
Min Order
No minimum
Cherry wood hotel key card with gold laser engraving Eco-Friendly

Rich warmth with a classic character

Cherry Wood Key Cards

Cherry wood brings a rich, reddish-brown warmth that deepens with age. Our cherry wood key cards exude classic luxury — the kind of understated elegance that guests at heritage properties, boutique hotels, and five-star resorts expect from the moment they check in.

  • Rich reddish-brown tone that deepens beautifully over time
  • Exceptional laser engraving contrast
  • Warm, tactile guest experience
  • Compatible with Assa Abloy, Dormakaba, SALTO, Onity
  • FSC Chain of Custody certified

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
FSC-certified Cherry
Size
ISO CR-80 (85.6 × 54 × 0.76mm)
RFID
MIFARE Classic, DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3, HID
Finish
Laser engraving, UV print
Min Order
No minimum
Black walnut hotel key card with elegant branding Eco-Friendly

The pinnacle of natural luxury

Black Walnut Key Cards

Black walnut is the most luxurious wood in our collection, prized for its deep chocolate-brown tones and striking grain patterns. Every card is unique. For hotels that want their key card to make a statement of refined taste before the guest even reaches their room.

  • Deep chocolate-brown with unique grain patterns
  • Every card is naturally one-of-a-kind
  • Premium weight and feel in hand
  • Stunning contrast with laser engraving
  • The ultimate luxury key card material

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
FSC-certified Black Walnut
Size
ISO CR-80 (85.6 × 54 × 0.76mm)
RFID
All technologies
Finish
Laser engraving, UV print
Min Order
No minimum
Sapele mahogany hotel key card with laser engraving Eco-Friendly

Tropical warmth with interlocking grain

Sapele (Mahogany) Key Cards

Sapele wood — often called African Mahogany — features a distinctive interlocking grain that catches light in mesmerising ribbons. Trusted by world-renowned brands including Six Senses, Radisson, and The Edition, sapele key cards bring a tropical sophistication to any property.

  • Distinctive interlocking grain with light-catching ribbons
  • Trusted by Six Senses, Radisson, The Edition
  • Rich reddish-brown tropical wood tone
  • Excellent laser engraving and UV print results
  • Versatile — also used as wristband tags

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
FSC-certified Sapele (African Mahogany)
Size
ISO CR-80 (85.6 × 54 × 0.76mm)
RFID
All technologies
Finish
Laser engraving, UV print, white UV print
Beech wood hotel key card with clean design Eco-Friendly

Clean grain, consistent colour

Beech Wood Key Cards

Beech offers the most uniform, consistent surface among our wood options. Its fine, straight grain and warm cream-to-pale-pink colour provides an elegant, understated canvas perfect for properties that want clean, modern branding with the tactile warmth of natural wood.

  • Most uniform and consistent wood grain
  • Warm cream-to-pale-pink natural colour
  • Ideal for detailed UV printing
  • Chosen by Six Senses Southern Dunes
  • All RFID technologies supported

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
FSC-certified Beech
Size
ISO CR-80 (85.6 × 54 × 0.76mm)
RFID
MIFARE, HID, LEGIC, NFC
Finish
UV print, laser engraving
Cork hotel key card with natural texture Eco-Friendly

Uniquely textured, completely natural

Cork Key Cards

Cork key cards offer a truly distinctive tactile experience — soft, warm, and unlike any other material. Harvested from cork oak trees without felling them, cork is one of the most sustainable materials in the world. Your guests will remember the feel of this card long after checkout.

  • Unique soft, warm tactile texture
  • Harvested without felling trees
  • Completely natural and biodegradable
  • No fertilisers, pesticides, or irrigation needed
  • Laser engraving for elegant branding

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
Natural cork from cork oak
Size
ISO CR-80 (85.6 × 54 × 0.76mm)
RFID
All major technologies
Finish
Laser engraving

ECO & BIODEGRADABLE

Plastic-Free & Recyclable Options

Fully biodegradable BioBoard and recyclable paper RFID cards for properties committed to eliminating plastic from their guest experience.

PPH BioBoard biodegradable hotel key card Eco-Friendly

The future of plastic-free hotel access

PPH BioBoard Cards

Fully biodegradable hotel key cards made from compressed wood pulp fibres. PPH BioBoard cards produce significantly less CO₂ than any plastic card, contain zero plastic, and decompose naturally within 3–5 years. The most sustainable hotel key card on the market — without compromising on durability or print quality.

  • 100% plastic-free — compressed wood pulp fibres
  • Biodegrades in 3–5 years (vs 400+ for PVC)
  • Non-toxic protective ink, no plastic lamination
  • Full-colour CMYK, Pantone, gold hot foil available
  • As durable as PVC — patented production technique
  • Trusted by Four Seasons, The Edition, InterContinental

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
PPH BioBoard (FSC-certified wood pulp)
Size
ISO CR-80 (85.6 × 54 × 0.76mm)
RFID
MIFARE Classic, DESFire, NFC, magnetic stripe
Finish
CMYK, Pantone, hot foil (gold/silver), gloss UV
Min Order
No minimum
Lead Time
2–3 weeks
Paper RFID hotel key card with eco-friendly design Eco-Friendly

Lightweight, cost-effective, fully recyclable

Paper RFID Cards

Compressed paper RFID cards for properties seeking the most affordable sustainable option. Lightweight yet durable enough for standard hotel stays, these cards are ideal for high-turnover properties, conference centres, and budget-conscious operations that still want to make an eco-friendly statement.

  • Fully recyclable in standard paper waste
  • Most affordable eco-friendly option
  • Full-colour printing available
  • RFID compatible
  • Ideal for high-turnover properties

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
Compressed paper card stock
Size
ISO CR-80
RFID
MIFARE, NFC

PVC & RECYCLED PVC

Industry-Standard Performance

The proven reliability of PVC with options ranging from 80% recycled content to premium virgin material. Vibrant full-colour printing, metallic hot foil, and every finish imaginable.

Recycled PVC hotel key card with full-colour printing Eco-Friendly

Same durability, 85% less virgin plastic

Recycled PVC Cards

Made from 50–80% post-consumer recycled PVC sourced from packaging and printing industries, these hotel key cards deliver identical performance to virgin PVC — waterproof, durable, and vibrant — with a dramatically smaller environmental footprint. The easiest sustainability upgrade for any hotel.

  • 50–80% post-consumer recycled content
  • Waterproof and scratch-resistant
  • 6-colour Heidelberg offset printing
  • Hot foil, spot UV, raised gloss UV finishes
  • Fully recyclable at end of life
  • Used by Four Seasons, Hilton, Marriott, Yotel

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
50–80% recycled PVC (post-consumer)
Size
ISO CR-80 (85.6 × 54 × 0.76mm)
RFID
All technologies (125kHz & 13.56MHz)
Finish
CMYK, Pantone, hot foil, spot UV, raised gloss UV, edge foil
Min Order
No minimum
Lead Time
2–3 weeks
Premium PVC hotel key cards with custom branding

The industry standard, beautifully executed

Standard PVC Cards

Classic PVC hotel key cards with vibrant full-colour printing using our Heidelberg 6-colour offset presses. Available with every RFID technology, magnetic stripe option, and premium finish — from gold hot foil to custom die-cuts. The reliable workhorse of hotel access, made extraordinary through exceptional print quality.

  • 6-colour Heidelberg offset printing
  • Metallic hot foil (gold, silver, rose gold)
  • Spot UV, raised gloss UV, edge foiling
  • Custom die-cut shapes available
  • HiCo/LoCo magnetic stripe options
  • All RFID chip technologies

SPECIFICATIONS

Material
Premium virgin PVC
Size
ISO CR-80 (85.6 × 54 × 0.76mm)
RFID
All technologies (125kHz, 13.56MHz, NFC)
Stripe
HiCo 2750oe / LoCo 300oe
Finish
CMYK, Pantone, hot foil, spot UV, gloss UV, edge foil, die-cut
Min Order
No minimum

THE WOOD LIBRARY

Eight Sustainably Sourced Species

Every wood in our collection is FSC-certified or harvested without felling. Each species offers a distinct colour, grain character, and tactile quality — choose the one that best expresses your brand.

Bamboo wood texture — Warm golden

Bamboo

Warm golden

Fast-growing, sustainable, clean grain

Beech wood texture — Cream to pale pink

Beech

Cream to pale pink

Most uniform, consistent surface

Birch wood texture — Pale cream

Birch

Pale cream

Even grain, ideal for UV printing

Cherry wood texture — Rich reddish-brown

Cherry

Rich reddish-brown

Classic warmth, deepens with age

Sapele wood texture — Reddish-brown ribboned

Sapele

Reddish-brown ribboned

Interlocking grain, African mahogany

Black Walnut wood texture — Deep chocolate

Black Walnut

Deep chocolate

Most luxurious, unique patterns

Maple wood texture — Light honey

Maple

Light honey

Fine, uniform grain with subtle warmth

Rosewood wood texture — Deep reddish-brown

Rosewood

Deep reddish-brown

Rich, exotic grain with dark streaking

CUSTOMISATION

Your Brand, Beautifully Printed

Every card becomes a branded touchpoint for your guest experience. We offer the full spectrum of print and finish options to make your key cards unmistakably yours.

Offset Printing

6-colour Heidelberg press for photographic-quality, edge-to-edge colour reproduction.

Metallic Hot Foil

Gold, silver, and rose gold foil stamping for a luxurious tactile finish guests remember.

Spot UV & Texture

Raised gloss varnish and textured coatings for a premium hand-feel that elevates perception.

Laser Engraving

Deep, permanent engraving on wooden cards for an artisanal brand expression.

Edge Foiling

Coloured or metallic edges for an unexpected detail that guests notice and remember.

Pantone Matching

Exact colour reproduction using your brand Pantone references for pixel-perfect consistency.

RFID TECHNOLOGIES

Every Frequency, Every Protocol

Whether your property runs MIFARE Classic or DESFire EV3, HID iCLASS or LEGIC, we encode your cards to the exact specification your lock system requires.

SUPPORTED TECHNOLOGIES

MIFARE Classic 1K/4K MIFARE DESFire EV1/EV2/EV3 MIFARE Plus S/X MIFARE Ultralight HID iCLASS / iCLASS Seos LEGIC Advant / Prime EM4200 / EM4100 T5577 / ATA5577 NFC (NTAG213/215/216) HiCo Magnetic Stripe (2750oe) LoCo Magnetic Stripe (300oe) Dual-frequency (LF + HF)

UNIVERSAL COMPATIBILITY

Works With Every Major Lock System

Our key cards are tested and certified for compatibility with all twelve leading hotel lock manufacturers, so you never have to worry about integration.

Dormakaba

Saflok, Ilco, Kaba

Assa Abloy

VingCard, Elsafe

SALTO

SALTO KS, XS4, JustIN

Onity

Allegion, DirectKey

Kaba

Kaba Ilco, Saflok

MIWA

ALV2, PiACK

Hafele

Dialock

Orbita

S3072, E4131

Samsung

SHS, SHP series

Be-Tech

Fingerprint, RFID locks

ZKTeco

LH series

Adel

4920, 5000 series

ORDER KEY CARDS

Ready to Elevate Your Guest Experience?

No minimum order and a 2–3 week turnaround — we make it easy to get started. Tell us about your property and we will recommend the perfect card solution.