Material Quality | Frequent gameplay, professional tournaments | Industry: 80 GSM standard cardstock (ISO 3801) ▲ Base: 310 GSM premium (ISO 3801) ▲ Advanced: 400 GSM + ASTM D543 chemical resistance | Base: Durable for repeated use; Advanced: Resists wear/chemical exposure (e.g., spills) | Advanced adds weight/cost; Industry may warp over time |
Surface Finishing | Collectible display, thematic deck-building | Industry: Matte finish only ▲ Base: Textured/smooth (ISO 2813) ▲ Advanced: Holographic + hot stamping (ASTM F2816) | Base: Tactile differentiation; Advanced: Unique visual appeal for collectors | Advanced requires specialized printing (costly); Industry lacks visual appeal |
Safety & Compliance | EU market distribution, children’s use | Industry: Basic EN71-1 ▲ Base: EN71-3 + EPR France ▲ Advanced: EN71-1/-3 + EPR Germany + ISO 9001 | Base: EU toy safety compliance; Advanced: Full regulatory coverage (Germany/France) | Industry may fail regional checks; Advanced demands rigorous testing |
Durability Testing | Competitive play, long-term storage | Industry: 100 bends (TAPPI T403) ▲ Base: 500 bends ▲ Advanced: 1000+ bends + ASTM D5374 humidity resistance | Base: Survives frequent use; Advanced: Withstands extreme conditions (e.g., humidity) | Industry fails in heavy use; Advanced adds production costs |
Customization Options | Deck personalization, limited editions | Industry: Pre-printed only ▲ Base: 5 customization fields (ISO 12647-7) ▲ Advanced: 10+ fields + holographic elements | Base: Enables personalization; Advanced: Unique deck branding/design flexibility | Advanced requires advanced design tools; Industry limits creativity |
Packaging Sustainability | Eco-conscious consumers, retail compliance | Industry: Plastic sleeves ▲ Base: Recyclable paper (EPR France) ▲ Advanced: Biodegradable (TÜV-certified) | Base: Reduces plastic waste; Advanced: Meets strict eco-standards (Germany) | Industry contributes to pollution; Advanced may increase material costs |