Holograms are used in a variety ID card applications where visual security and authentication features create a more secure identification card that provides value for the cardholder or the organization that issues them. The main techniques for adding holographic security to ID cards is with hologram overlaminates or embedded holographic film. In most cases, either of these methods can be ordered with custom designs for higher volume applications where lower end volume typically uses generic holograms.

Hologram ID cards are the most reliable solution for organizations which require the utmost in ID card security. IDSuperShop recommends applying holographic features to Military ID cards, as well bank cards, event VIP cards, driver licenses and government ID cards, national ID cards, polling cards, and student ID cards. When considering a custom ID card hologram for a high value ID card, this unique technology is indispensable to maintaining a secure access control system.

Rainbow transmission holograms are formed as surface relief patterns in plastic film, incorporating a reflective aluminum coating that provides light to reconstruct a holographic image. Holograms from IDSuperShop are virtually impossible to copy because of their unique visual effects. They cannot be replicated by computer scanning/alteration or with color copiers or standard printing equipment, making them a highly secure defense against the threat of fraud or theft by counterfeiters.

Holographic ID card overlaminates add visual security elements that are difficult to forge, but easy to authenticate, and can make your entire ID card system and organization more secure, as well as protect your ID cards from everyday wear and tear for a longer card life. For highest security, special order laminates can include features such as holograms, micro text, and color changing images.

IDSuperShop is pleased to offer the industry’s most secure ID card printers. Our most popular models capable of applying ID card holograms are:

  • HID FARGO DTC4500eLC Direct to card printer with stacked lamination module for compact spaces.
  • HID FARGO HDP6600LC High speed retransfer printer with inline simultaneous lamination.
  • HID FARGO HDP5000LC Reliable retransfer printer, inline lamination used by many government organizations
  • Evolis Primacy 2 Lamination Modular solution for personalizing and laminating secure badges.
  • Nisca PRL-C201 Lamination Retransfer printer, inline lamination with soft coat and hard coat laminate materials.
  • Nisca PR-C151 Lamination High speed direct to card printer with inline lamination plus soft coat and hard coat laminate materials