The Thales Gemalto PVC-Free card is an eco-friendly payment solution made of 100% recycled PETG. It eliminates chlorine toxicity and offers an easy, more sustainable solution for large-volume card programs.
Thales leads the payment industry with its PVC-Free card. Made from 100% recycled PETG, this card eliminates petroleum-based plastic like PVC, aligns with the latest regulatory efforts to phase out toxic materials such as chlorine.
The PVC-Free card enables banks and issuers to reinforce their sustainability commitments while providing customers with high-quality, and environmentally responsible payment cards.
Why choose the Thales PVC-Free card?
A new generation of payment cards designed for mass market adoption towards a more sustainable future.
- 0% Chlorine: Unlike rPVC, the 100% recycled PETG material removes chlorine toxicity found in PVC and rPVC card production and end of life. Its chlorine-free composition makes it one of the less harmful petroleum-based plastics, offering a more sustainable choice for payment cards.
- Easy transition: The PVC-Free card delivers the same high-quality printing & personalisation options as a standard PVC card. With Thales’ expertise and regional presence, deployment is seamless, and quick, ensuring a more sustainable and future-proof payment solution.
- Regulation compliant: The PVC-Free card complies with EU and US regulations on chlorine-containing products, enabling its implementation for any card program while eliminating first-use PVC.
- Reinforce ESG commitment: Implementing a recycled material allows to reduce the number of first-use plastics. Choosing the PVC-Free card, made of 100% recycled PETG also removes the chlorine toxicity, making it the better option among recycled petroleum-based plastic cards.
- Mass market availability: Over 20 million tons of PET are recycled each year, ensuring high-volume production capacity. The PVC-Free card is made from 100% recycled PETG, sourced from post-industrial waste, offering a consistent, scalable supply to meet the mass market demand.
The first step towards a more sustainable future
The Thales PVC-Free card, made of 100% recycled PETG, has the same design flexibility as traditional PVC cards.
The material is derived from post-industrial waste, allowing large-volume production.
It enables financial institutions to take action to reduce environmental impact without compromising brand and design.
Key features of the PVC-Free card
A less toxic alternative sourced from packaging, laminated film, and small household appliances, this material prevents the consumption of first-use, PVC. It is also recyclable, further reducing its environmental footprint.
This card is free from chlorine and compliant with European environmental regulations that prohibit PVC from obtaining the EU Eco-label. Furthermore, the US EPA regulation is already conducting a risk evaluation on chlorine toxicity.
With more than 20Mio tons of PET recycled each year, the PVC-Free card is available for mass deployments.
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Thales Gemalto PVC-Free card brochure
Looking for a more sustainable payment card solution? Meet the Thales Gemalto PVC-Free card, made from 100% recycled PETG. Chlorine-free, and future-proof, it’s the perfect alternative to traditional PVC without compromising quality or design. Discover how you can make more responsible payments.
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