SPICA produces quality products for all segments in the card manufacturing industry including high specs films for the financial and government industries as well as gift and loyalty and even playing cards. We undergo formal quality audits of our production facilities to meet the stringent requirements in terms of quality and reliability, especially for products in the financial and government segments.
SPICA specialises in the production of core and overlay films for the card manufacturing industry with customer satisfaction at the heart of all we do. SPICA core films, as well as coated and uncoated overlay, are available in a variety of combinations. Opaque and transparent films are the standard but specific colours are available on request, all with different finish surfaces.
Our sustainable products include:
SICOECO
Degradable PVC film for all application fields.
- White, transparent and colored
- Printable on both sides
- External protective layer (overlay) available (coated or uncoated)
- Several formulations available
SICO-R
Recycled PVC film for all application fields.
- Films made with up to 100% recycled PVC
- White, transparent and coloured PVC films
- Printable on both sides
- External protective layer (overlay) available (coated or uncoated)
SICOREG
Grinded PVC film for all application fields.
- Films made with at least 60% grinded PVC
- White opaque PVC films
- Printable on both sides
SICOSMART
SICOSMART is the highest quality core film used for different applications, such as:
- Financial cards
- ID cards
- Transportation cards
- SIM cards (premium quality only)
SICOSMART is mainly produced in PVC or in a mixture of PVC and ABS and has a thickness between 90μm and 820μm.
Several formulations and features available:
- White and coloured films
- Excellent quality and tight tolerances
- Excellent printability on both sides
- Designed for long life cards (5 or 10+ years)
SICOFFSET
SICOFFSET is one of the most versatile core film products offered by SPICA and is used in different application fields, such as:
- RFID cards
- Transportation cards
- ID access cards
- High end gift and loyalty cards
SICOFFSET is mainly produced in PVC only or in a mixture of PVC and ABS and has a thickness between 90μm and 820μm.
Several formulations and features available:
- White and transparent PVC films
- High quality and tolerances
- High printability on both sides
- Digital printing version
SICOLEX
SICOLEX is a core film mainly used for gift cards, loyalty cards and access control cards.
SICOLEX is produced in PVC and the product has a thickness between 200μm and 820μm.
There are two formulations available featuring:
- White PVC film
- Standard quality and tolerances
- Printable on both sides
SICOPLAST
SICOPLAST is one of the premium products offered by SPICA. The overlay film is designed for all fields of application but the high-end versions are used in financial cards and government cards.
The product has a thickness between 40μm and 300μm and features:
- High transparency
- Smooth texture for easy lamination
- Coated or uncoated
- Different coating types available
- Laser engraving version available
- Antimicrobial material protection
- Designed for long life cards (5 or 10+ years)
SICOPLAY
Standard or high performing modified PVC. The product has a thickness between 250μm and 350μm and features:
- White PVC films
- Outstanding printability on both sides
- Rough paper contact surface
- High opacity
- Precise cutting tolerances
Our standards are guaranteed by:
Stable Product Quality
SPICA has invested significant resources in developing specific production processes for every kind of product grade. This results in consistent high quality and fast reaction.
Automated Quality Control
Thanks to automated controls at multiple stages of the production process, a consistently high quality standard is maintained.
Scheduled Maintenance
A preventive plan of standard and extraordinary maintenance ensures that our production plant is well maintained, efficient and fully updated with the latest technology.
Highly Qualified Technicians
The experience of the SPICA production team makes the difference in every step of the process. Their skills combined with their passion ensure that you can indeed “be sure”.