The Thales Gemalto PVC-Free card is a more 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 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.
The future of payment cards is PVC-Free
Sustainability isn't optional anymore—it's essential. As a bank, how you act today shapes the world tomorrow.
Meet the Thales Gemalto PVC-Free payment card: made from 100% recycled rPETG, with 0% chlorine in the card body and a lower environmental impact than PVC.
Ready to lead the way in sustainable payments? Watch now to see how your next payment card can be more responsible.
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.
- Future-proof: The PVC-Free card is ready for a more sustainable future without chlorine. This component – chlorine - has been classified as a hazardous substance by the EU. Any product containing chlorine cannot obtain the EU Eco-label.
- 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.
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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 products containing chlorine from obtaining the . Furthermore, the 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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