Custom Card Manufacturing FAQ

We are an OEM/ODM manufacturer with our own factory (15,000㎡, 200 staff, 20+ years).

Full in-house process: design → printing → die-cutting → packaging.

Equipped with Heidelberg presses & full-auto lines. Welcome audits.

Playing cards, Tarot/oracle cards, Board card game, Trading cards, PVC cards,Education flash cards, etc.

Up to 200000 decks with Heidelberg & auto lines.

The process covers inquiry and specification, artwork and pre-press, production and printing, die-cutting and assembly, and quality control and shipping.

Yes. The listed in-house process covers design, printing, die-cutting and packaging, supported by Heidelberg presses and automatic production lines.

Yes. THRIWA supports custom card projects from client artwork or concept development through material selection, printing, finishing, packaging and delivery planning.

Yes. The listed product range includes playing cards, Tarot and oracle cards, board game cards, trading cards, education flash cards and PVC cards.

Yes. The FAQ states that factory audits are welcome.

The factory is equipped with Heidelberg presses and full-auto lines. The process document also lists automatic inspection, embossing, slitting, die-cutting, shrink-wrapping, varnishing and paper-cutting equipment.

Yes. Prototype or sample runs, small batches and bulk production can be discussed according to the card type, quantity, materials, finishes and packaging requirements.

Standard playing cards: from 500 decks.

Small batches supported for creators. Better pricing for larger orders.

Yes. We accept client designs and provide full design support: concept art → layout → packaging.

If necessary, we are willing to sign an NDA (Non-Disclosure Agreement). All related files are used exclusively for the project and keep for 24 months to facilitate future reorders, also can be deleted after the project is over if required.

But pls be solely responsible for the legality of all supplied artwork, we shall not be held liable for any IP infringement claims related to such materials.

Share the card count, card size, corner style, target quantity, material, special processes or finishes, packaging style and any reference images or ideas.

Provide the artwork for the card fronts, card backs and packaging box. The card backs can use one shared design or multiple variants.

The artwork can be checked against the die lines, 3 mm bleed and color setup, including Pantone spot colors and CMYK conversion.

Yes. Packaging artwork can be prepared or reviewed for tuck boxes, rigid boxes and other selected packaging formats, including all required panels.

Standard poker, bridge and Tarot sizes are listed, along with 100+ available sizes and fully custom dimensions.

Standard rounded corners with different radii and square corners are available.

Yes. Multiple card fronts, card backs and artwork variants can be organized as part of the project before printing.

280–350 gsm Art Paper (White Core)

280 / 300 gsm Blue Core Paper – standard for playing cards

300 / / 305 / 310 / 330 gsm Black Core Paper – casino / TCG grade, 100% opaque

0.30 / 0.32 / 0.35 mm PVC – waterproof

Gloss/matte varnish, lamination, spot UV, hot stamping, embossing, edge painting, cold foil, etc.

Tuck box, rigid box, magnetic box, tin box, velvet pouch, shrink wrap, etc. Custom accepted.

Heidelberg presses with CMYK + Pantone calibration for accurate color matching.

ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BSCI, FSC.

C2S art paper is a white-core paper focused on color vibrancy. Blue core paper uses a blue layer between white outer layers for opacity and flexibility. Black core paper uses a solid black inner layer to block light transmission and provide a firm snap.

The listed PVC options are waterproof, smooth, rigid, durable and easy to clean.

Options listed across the FAQ and OEM/ODM process include holographic foil stamping, hot stamping, spot UV, soft-touch coating, embossed linen or textured surfaces, gold edges, cold foil, edge painting and custom tuck-box foil.

Printed sheets are processed through automatic die-cutters, then the cards are sorted, sequenced, counted, placed into custom packaging and sealed with shrink film or cellophane.

The process includes incoming material inspection, in-process printing and cutting checks, finished-goods inspection, color consistency checks, registration and alignment checks, automatic defect inspection and a final manual check.

Printing, materials, labor, and standard packaging.

Free samples available (existing cards).

Custom samples charged; cost depends on specs.

Special papers (holographic, etc.) and complex processes increase material & labor costs. We advise solutions based on your budget.

The quotation and production plan use the card count, card size, corner style, target quantity, material, finish, packaging style and artwork or reference ideas.

Yes. A digital proof can be used to review size, material, layout and content before production. Its color may differ from the bulk order.

Yes. A physical proof is a real printed sample made like the bulk order for hands-on approval. Its cost is higher than a digital proof.

A digital proof is a lower-cost printing mockup for reviewing size, material, layout and content. A physical proof is a printed sample for hands-on review and is closer to the bulk production result.

Yes. The FAQ states that small batches are supported for creators, and prototype or sample runs can be discussed according to the project.

The sample process distinguishes card samples from custom packaging. Custom packaging, branded labels and additional testing are discussed by project and may require additional charges.

The FAQ states that larger quantities receive better pricing. Final pricing also depends on card size, material, process complexity, packaging and the selected proof or sample route.

Bulk production: 15–20 days (subject to order quantity and process complexity).

Trade Terms: EXW (default) / FOB / DDP available upon request.

Mode of Transport: By sea (economical) or by air/courier (fast).

Freight Calculation: Exact freight will be quoted separately based on the final package dimensions and weight.

All order under Strict QC during production & pre-shipment.

If defects are caused by manufacture, we will take responsibility and discuss the solution together.

After the proof is approved, the order moves to mass production using the selected stock and protective finish.

Finished decks are sealed in the selected packaging, packed into master cartons and prepared for delivery to the destination or distribution hub.

Yes. Global freight is listed by sea or air, with courier transport also listed in the shipping terms.

Yes. Direct fulfillment or drop-shipping to customers or warehouses can be arranged.

Exact freight is quoted separately based on the final package dimensions and weight.

The process includes finished-goods inspection, color consistency, registration and alignment checks, defect inspection and a final manual check before cartons leave the factory.

Share the estimated quantity, card and packaging specifications, destination and preferred shipping method so the package dimensions, weight and freight route can be planned.