Every year, new security features, such as holograms, ink, patches and chips, appear in the card industry. The vast majority of these are applied to one medium - a medium that, conversely, is becoming increasingly standardized. As a general rule, this medium is chosen purely for its ease of use and ease of printing, with no other particular requirement. Arjowiggins Security has put the medium in the center of the solution has created an alternative substrate that is environmentally friendly and more secure, while also being as easy and ready to use as existing products.

It is made of a personalised secure substrate which builds the first security by its unique feel. As initial verification is carried out by handling the card, its density and pliability offer a highly effective initial authentication. Furthermore, customized security features can be embedded inside the substrate itself. Natural Card is also compatible with all other forms of printed and adhesive security and electronic security.

Using a FSC-certified paper as its base, Natural Card is an original and patented alternative to pure plastic cards. More malleable and flexible, this material is made from cellulose and is therefore biodegradable. [www.security-arjowiggins.com]