Do you print white ink on plastic cards? Can I use transparent areas in my design?

White ink printing is available on plastic cards, which is what makes a design pop on clear or frosted stock where the card itself is see-through. Transparency in your file needs a little planning so it renders the way you expect.

• White ink: used as its own layer to add solid areas, a backing for color, or bright highlights on transparent cards.
• Transparent areas: decide which parts of the card should stay see-through and which need a white underprint.
• Before you submit: confirm how your chosen finish and card thickness will treat the clear zones, since results differ between clear, frosted, and white stock.

A quick file review with the design team before production helps avoid surprises where you wanted clear but got white, or the reverse.