OEM / ODM Services
Purple core paper for playing cards, used in card printing, available in custom rolls and sheets.
G7 Color Matching
100% Recyclable
Custom Inner Tray Design
Global DDP Shipping
Chief Engineer's Note
20 Years of Structural Design Experience
This playing card paper features a unique three-layer composite structure with a purple core; when the corners are folded, the purple inner layer is revealed, providing built-in anti-counterfeiting properties. Supports custom weights ranging from 250g to 400g, accommodating everything from entry-level playing cards to ultra‑rigid commemorative decks. Flexible supply options are available, with both sheet and roll formats. Sheets support standard and custom die-cutting, while the roll width is adjustable within the range of 600-1250mm. Shading levels are categorized into standard high‑shade and casino‑grade ultra‑strong shade, catering to diverse anti‑peeking needs. Surface finishes include smooth glossy, linen-textured, or matte coated options, and it is compatible with post‑press processes such as hot foil stamping and embossing. Made entirely from virgin wood pulp, it boasts exceptional stiffness, resists delamination even after repeated bending, offers adjustable rigidity in both directions, and features precise moisture content control to ensure a consistent, uniform shuffling feel. Ideal for bulk customization of poker cards, board games, collectible cards, and more—offering reliable quality and flexible options.
Technical Specifications
| Supply form | Customizable in both sheet‑fed and roll‑to‑roll modes |
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| Paper Structure | Three-layer composite structure: double-sided, high‑cleanliness white smooth surface layers and a high‑density purple blackout core. When folded, the purple core is immediately visible, offering highrecognizability and built‑in anti‑counterfeiting features. |
| Roll paper stock | Roll width: 600–1250mm, with arbitrary slitting; common widths include 635mm, 700mm, 889mm, and 1092mm. Core sizes available: 3 inches (76mm)/ 6 inches (152mm). Roll diameter range: 600–1200mm; single-roll weight: 500–3000kg. Rewinding performed on demand to suit high-speed printing lines. |
| Sheet-fed cardboard | Standard full‑sheet raw paper available in stock, in the following sizes: Zhengdu 787×1092mm, Daidu 889×1194mm, and 700×1000mm. We can cut to order into semi‑finished formats such as A3, A4, and A5. Common finished trim sizes for trading cards (for customers who produce their own cards): Standard casino playing cards: 63×88.9mm; Narrow‑width bridge cards: 57×88.9mm; Tarot cards: 70×120mm/80×140mm; Sports star/collectible trading cards: 63×88mm and 64×89mm. We also offer rounded‑corner trimming, die‑cutting to custom shapes, and bespoke base stock with special profiles. |
| Raw Material Formula | All‑virgin‑wood‑pulp version: boasts exceptional stiffness and strong inter‑ply adhesion, resists delamination and buckling even after repeated bending, and is ideally suited for high‑end custom playing cards and premium collectible card orders. |
| Customizable shading level grading | Standard high-opacity version: Blocks ambient light completely, concealing the back design and eliminating see-through cheating; ideal for standard board games and custom playing cards, offering excellent value. Casino-grade super opacity: Features a densely packed purple core that remains opaque even when illuminated by a strong flashlight; the material of choice for professional competitive casino decks and high-end anti-counterfeit cards. |
| Grammage – Thickness Correlation | 250g 0.25mm Entry‑level custom playing cards, simple board game cards, and budget‑friendly collectibles 300g 0.30mm Mainstream custom decks, casino poker, Texas Hold’em, TCG trading cards, and tarot cards (the most popular standard size on the market) 350g 0.35mm High‑end floral‑cut decks, thickened sports cards, celebrity memorabilia, and competitive, anti‑see‑through gaming cards 400g 0.40mm Extra‑rigid commemorative collectibles, high‑end security cards, and limited‑edition custom treasures |
| Customized surface finishing for paper | Standard smooth finish (mainstay in-stock option): Both sides feature a fine, even surface with excellent gloss, making it compatible with offset printing, UV coating, screen printing, hot foil stamping (gold/silver), embossing, and all other post‑press processes. It offers strong ink adhesion and rich, vibrant color reproduction, perfectly suited to a wide range of playing‑card printing needs. Linen‑texture custom finish (exclusive for premium decks): The surface is embossed with a cross‑hatch linen pattern, ensuring cards stay clean during shuffling, operate quietly and smoothly, and are ideal for cut‑deck poker and professional competitive decks. Available in two distinct textures: fine and coarse. Matte coated custom finish: Low‑reflective with an anti‑fingerprint touch, this finish is designed for high‑end limited‑edition collectibles and art‑themed trading cards, delivering an exceptionally refined, upscale feel. |
| Controllable physical performance indicators | Bidirectional, bidirectional stiffness is adjustable: cards exhibit strong resilience, resist creasing even after repeated bending, remain dimensionally stable during extended shuffling, and deliver a consistent, uniform feel. Excellent interlayer peel strength: die-cutting and scoring produce clean edges without cracking; multiple bends keep the layers bonded, with no delamination or bubbling. Precisely controlled moisture content: 7±1%, ensuring high sheet flatness and minimal warping across the entire batch, making it well‑suited to storage and printing environments with varying temperature and humidity conditions in both northern and southern regions. Brightness and surface roughness can be tailored to match customer‑provided samples. |
Global Shipping from China
🚢 Shipping Time (Sea Freight)
- To US West Coast18-22 days
- To US East Coast28-35 days
- To Europe (Main Ports)25-30 days
- To Australia12-15 days
📦 Supported Trade Terms
- DDPDelivered Duty Paid (we handle customs and taxes)
- FOBFree on Board Shenzhen/Guangzhou
- CIFCost, Insurance and Freight to your port
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need to pay printing plate / tooling fees?
For orders under 5,000 pieces, a one-time printing plate fee ($50-100, depending on size) applies. For reorders or orders over 5,000 pieces, tooling fees are waived.