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Wallis supplies custom school student ID cards with laser security options for schools, colleges, universities, training centers, and campus card integrators. Cards can be personalized with student photographs, names, school logos, unique ID numbers, academic information, and selected security elements.
Our custom student identification cards support bulk purchasing and OEM projects, with available PVC, PET, and PETG constructions, full-color printing, optional holographic security overlays, barcodes, QR codes, and RFID/NFC configurations. Laser marking is assessed for compatible card materials and constructions rather than assumed for every standard plastic card.
Quick product overview: Standard CR80 card format (85.6 × 54 mm), commonly 0.76 mm thick, with custom sizes and alternative specifications available on request. Contact Wallis with your card application, security requirements, quantity, and destination market to confirm the appropriate configuration.
Schools can specify a coordinated design for every grade or campus, while retaining individualized photos and student details. Sample imagery below illustrates card printing and customization possibilities.
The following specifications describe finished student cards. Material selection, construction, chip compatibility, and laser-marking capability must be finalized during technical review and sample approval.
| Specification | Typical / Customizable Options |
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| Product | Custom student photo ID card / school security identity card |
| Card size | CR80 / ID-1 format: 85.6 × 54 mm; other sizes by request |
| Finished card thickness | Common standard: 0.76 mm (760 microns); other thicknesses subject to approval |
| Materials | PVC, PET, PETG, and suitable composite structures; construction depends on printing and marking method |
| Printing | Color printing on one or both sides; individual photos and variable text |
| Personalization | Student name, photo, number, department, class, validity period, serial number, barcode, or QR code |
| Security features | Optional holographic overlay, UV design, microtext, laser marking on compatible stock, or layered protection |
| Electronic features | Optional magnetic stripe or RFID/NFC chip, specified by required card reader and system |
| Surface finish | Gloss or matte laminate; other finishes subject to quotation |
| Artwork / file input | AI, PDF, PSD, CDR, approved artwork, and structured variable-data files as agreed |
| Packaging | Sorted by class, department, campus, or customized labeling where arranged |
| MOQ | Normally 500 cards according to the original product information; confirm for each specification |
| Samples & shipping | Samples and international shipping methods subject to project confirmation |
Important distinction: A 25–30 micron holographic overlay or laminate is not the same as a 0.76 mm finished student ID card. Overlay-film thickness and finished-card thickness should be specified separately in a purchase order.
Laser engraving creates markings on a material or laser-responsive layer, subject to the selected card construction. Holographic security overlays are optical protective layers or patterns that make casual copying and alteration more difficult. They are separate features, and either may be used alone or combined with other verified security elements.
| Security Method | What It Does | Considerations for Buyers |
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| Laser engraving / laser marking | Personalizes compatible card material with text, numbers, or images. | Ask which layers are laser-responsive and request a sample; generic PVC is not automatically laser engravable. |
| Holographic overlay / foil | Adds a visible optical effect, optional custom pattern, and an additional verification cue. | Specify generic or custom artwork, location, durability, and laminate type. |
| UV security printing | Adds a design or marking visible under suitable UV illumination. | Confirm inspection method and relevant lighting. |
| Microtext / fine-line printing | Introduces fine detail that is harder to reproduce with ordinary copying. | Requires appropriate print process and quality review. |
| Barcode / QR code | Connects a printed card identifier to a school record or application. | Confirm code format, print contrast, data access, and scanner compatibility. |
| RFID / NFC chip | Can support contactless applications when configured with a compatible system. | Confirm chip technology, frequency, reader, encoding, and access permissions before manufacture. |
No single printed or optical feature makes a student ID completely tamper-proof. The appropriate combination depends on the school’s risk profile, verification workflow, and system design.
A personalized card allows staff to check a student’s photograph, name, and institutional affiliation. Schools can distinguish students, staff, visitors, and contractors through consistent visual layouts and role indicators.
Cards can carry a readable student number or a scannable code to support workflows such as library borrowing, registration, event admission, and class attendance when connected to the institution’s software.
Durable card construction and optional security printing can help deter casual alteration and improve visual checks. Physical cards are one part of a wider verification process, not a replacement for administrative controls or access-management software.
Personalization fields may include the school or university name, student photograph, first and last name, student number, class, faculty, academic year, expiry date, and school contact information. Only include information that is necessary for the intended use.
Wallis can work with school logos, institutional colors, role-based templates, and two-sided graphics. Separate styles may be used for students, faculty, staff, and different campuses.
Variable identification numbers and scannable codes can be printed using the institution’s approved format. A barcode or QR code is an identifier or link; it does not, by itself, authenticate a cardholder or provide secure building access.
Choose matte or gloss surfaces and discuss additional security layers such as holographic designs, fine-line artwork, and UV features. The final specification should state which features are included and whether samples have been approved.
PVC is commonly used for printed identification cards because it supports established card-personalization processes and widespread printer workflows. Confirm its suitability when special lamination or laser marking is required.
PET and PETG-based constructions can be evaluated for customer-specific requirements involving durability, lamination, and print quality. Different plastic layers and additives behave differently under heat and lasers, so samples and process validation matter.
For laser-engraved names, photos, or fine details, request a construction specifically qualified for the intended marking equipment. Ask Wallis to confirm which information is printed, engraved, or protected under a laminate.
Where required, contactless cards can be specified for a campus access system. The correct card technology must match the existing readers, encoding process, and credential management policies.
Printed IDs, barcodes, QR codes, or contactless credentials may be used for library records, event passes, exam identity checks, and attendance workflows, depending on the school’s backend system.
Some institutions use multifunction cards for dining or campus services. These functions require compatible readers, account management, and any relevant payment infrastructure; printing a card does not automatically provide those systems.
Consistent school branding: student and staff cards can share an approved institutional design.
Configurable security: combine visible verification, optical features, and optional digital credentials.
Batch personalization: create card series for classes, departments, multiple campuses, or yearly renewals.
Durable everyday use: select appropriate materials and finishes for frequent handling.
Buyer-specific production: plan printing, packaging, numbering, and shipping around the purchasing program.
Primary and secondary schools: identification badges, school activities, and approved visitor checks.
Colleges and universities: campus identification, student services, libraries, and examinations.
Boarding schools and dormitories: identification and compatible entry systems where implemented.
Training centers and academies: class access, attendance records, and course credentials.
Education distributors and system integrators: bulk custom-printed cards for institutional deployments.
The card configuration should match the institution’s actual use, including safeguarding policies and the type of reader or scanner already in place.
Tell Wallis the number of cards, size, material, thickness, surface finish, security features, printing sides, chip or code requirements, and required delivery location.
Provide artwork in an agreed format, such as PDF or AI, along with a template showing the required student fields. Share actual personal data only through a secure, agreed process with appropriate school authorization.
Before mass production, check spelling, photo quality, positioning, barcode readability, correct personalization, and any laser or holographic effects. Confirm whether electronic card encoding is included.
After artwork and specification approval, arrange batch sorting, packaging by class or department if needed, quality checks, and shipping. Lead time depends on quantity, approval status, and selected features.
Contact Wallis for Custom ID Card Production
| Quotation Detail | Information to Share |
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| Organization and application | School, university, training center, distributor, or system integration project |
| Quantity | Approximate total cards, expected reorders, and number of individualized cards |
| Card construction | Preferred PVC/PET/PETG material, CR80 or custom size, and target thickness |
| Security requirements | Hologram type, laser-marking requirement, UV print, protective laminate, or microtext |
| System requirements | QR/barcode format, RFID/NFC chip model, reader type, encoding/numbering specification |
| Artwork and data | Brand files, proofing needs, variable field template, and whether photos are included |
| Finishing and packing | Matte or gloss surface, preferred sorting, labels, and card accessories if required |
| Logistics | Target delivery date, destination country, and shipping preferences |
For schools ordering in bulk, the published starting MOQ is typically 500 cards; special card constructions or encoding requirements may affect the minimum. Request a quotation for the actual configuration.
Wallis provides customizable card products and card material solutions for overseas institutional purchasers, distributors, and OEM programs. The product range allows buyers to discuss printing, material choice, security finishes, variable data, and export packaging with one supplier.
Custom institutional logos, colors, templates, and student personalization fields.
Standard CR80 and project-specific card constructions.
Security options such as holographic effects, fine printing, and selected laser-marking methods.
Support for barcode, QR code, magnetic stripe, and RFID/NFC requirements subject to compatibility review.
Artwork confirmation, sample discussion, bulk-order packaging, and overseas shipment coordination.
For higher-security or reader-dependent programs, request a specification sheet and physical sample before approving a bulk order.
The following original customer feedback images are retained from the Wallis product page. Specific claims, customer identities, and order details should be verified independently before being described as product certifications or performance guarantees.
A custom student ID card is a personalized physical credential showing information selected by a school, such as the student’s photo, name, ID number, and institution. Optional security printing or compatible electronic technology can be specified for particular school workflows.
A common card format is CR80 (85.6 × 54 mm), typically 0.76 mm thick. Custom sizes and thicknesses should be confirmed for the selected card material and reader or holder.
The current Wallis product information indicates a usual MOQ of 500 cards, with smaller trial orders potentially negotiable. MOQ may change with laser marking, RFID chips, or other special requirements.
Yes. Individual photos, names, IDs, academic years, barcodes, and QR codes can be used in a variable-data printing project, subject to an approved template and secure handling of student data.
No. Laser engraving marks compatible card materials or responsive layers, while a holographic overlay adds optical security features on or within the card surface. Ask which process is included in your order.
No ID card is completely tamper-proof. Appropriate personalization methods, laminate design, printed features, and operational checks can help deter alteration and reduce simple copying.
Yes, compatible RFID/NFC construction may be specified. Provide your reader type, required chip technology, frequency, access-control format, and encoding requirements before production.
Yes, the design can include scannable codes. The school should specify data format, scanner requirements, and how those codes connect to its management system.
Common options include PVC, PET, PETG, and suitable multi-layer constructions. Material choice should be confirmed against printing, lamination, durability, and laser-marking requirements.
The 0.76 mm measurement describes a typical finished ID card. A measurement such as 25 microns generally describes a much thinner overlay or film layer. They should not be used interchangeably.
Sample discussion and artwork approval are part of the inquiry process. The availability, price, specification, and lead time for a personalized sample should be agreed before ordering.
Share quantity, design, card size, material, thickness, personalization requirements, security features, optional chip details, packaging, and shipping destination. Do not send identifiable student records through an unsecured inquiry form.
Whether you need bulk printed student photo cards, holographic security ID cards, or a compatible RFID student ID card configuration, send Wallis your requirements for a technical review, sample discussion, and project quotation.
