When laying out art work for plastic cards it is good to keep in mind how the cards are produced. First the files are sent to an offset printing press where it is printed onto a plastic substrate, such as Teslin. After lamination is applied to the printed sheets they are cut out to the finished size and shape. Unfortunately the die cutting process is not precise. So we ask that you include:

1. A .125" (1/8 inch) BLEED, or background art that extends beyond the intended die line.

2. A .125" (1/8 inch) BUFFER. The BUFFER is the space between the die line and the LIVE area. It is critical that important information like type or logos not encroach on this BUFFER area, Or they run the risk of being cut into when the printed sheet are die cut.