Material Composition | Collectors, Long-Term Storage | Industry: 70gsm paper Base: 300gsm + plastic coating (▲) Advanced: 500gsm plastic-poly blend (▲▲) | Base: 4x thicker than industry standard Advanced: Waterproof & tear-resistant | Base: 20% heavier than industry standard Advanced: 30% cost increase |
Surface Finish | Premium Gifts, Display Collections | Industry: Matte (40 gloss units) Base: Glossy (85 gloss units, ISO 2813) (▲) Advanced: Foil accents + UV (100 gloss units) (▲▲) | Base: 2x brighter than industry standard Advanced: Reflective accents | Advanced: Fingerprint-prone surface |
Packaging Quality | Tournament Use, High-Value Gifting | Industry: Cardboard box Base: Foil-wrapped packaging (▲) Advanced: Metal deck box (magnetic closure) (▲▲) | Base: Moisture-resistant storage Advanced: Theft-resistant & premium feel | Advanced: 50% heavier packaging |
Durability | Frequent Gameplay, Competitive Events | Industry: Tear resistance 10 N/m Base: 25 N/m (ISO 1924-2) (▲) Advanced: 40 N/m reinforced edges (▲▲) | Base: 2.5x stronger than industry standard Advanced: Withstands 1000+ shuffles | Base: May bend under extreme pressure Advanced: Stiffer, harder to shuffle |
Aesthetic Appeal | Limited Edition Releases, Art Collecting | Industry: Basic CMYK printing Base: 6-color process (▲) Advanced: Metallic inks + spot UV (▲▲) | Base: 30% richer color depth Advanced: Holographic effects (ISO 12647-7) | Advanced: Requires specialized printers (longer production time) |
Customization Options | Corporate Gifts, Event Promotions | Industry: Logo placement only Base: Full design/text customization (▲) Advanced: Die-cut shapes + holograms (▲▲) | Base: 100% brand alignment flexibility Advanced: Unique tactile features | Advanced: 2x production lead time |