These are not laminated paper cards pretending to be plastic. Every card in this deck is cut from a true PVC core, printed with royal-blue metallic ink on a deep black matte face, and packaged in a custom spot-UV tuck box that turns a deck of poker cards into a retail-ready product or a corporate gift buyers actually keep.
For buyers searching custom black PVC playing cards, this deck is the reference build we keep coming back to. The face stock is solid 0.3 mm PVC — flexible enough to shuffle like a paper deck, dense enough to spring off the table in a riffle. A deep black matte base layer eats reflections under bar and club lighting, then a royal blue metallic ink layer lays down the indices, pips, and court artwork with a wet, almost liquid-blue finish that catches every camera flash.
The J, Q, and K courts are redesigned from our standard template with thicker linework and oversized corner indices so the deck stays readable from across a long poker table. Number cards run 2 through 10 in classic suits — spades, hearts, clubs, and diamonds — with pip symmetry tuned for left-handed spreads. Two jokers, an ace of spades with a custom foil seal, and an instruction card come standard on every build.
Unlike paper-core cards that warp the first time someone rests a drink on them, these are waterproof plastic playing cards built for messy environments. Spilled beer, pool water, sunscreen, sand, and the occasional drop into a lake can all be handled by rinsing the deck under a tap and drying it with a cloth. For beach bars, pool decks, rooftop venues, camping trips, and yacht charters, this deck replaces three to five paper decks per season.
The combination of royal blue metallic ink layered over a true black matte substrate is the signature look of this build. Blue stays vivid under direct sunlight, while the matte base keeps glare off in low-light bars and lounges. Buyers typically pair this finish with a single-color foil logo on the tuck box to keep the box-and-deck presentation tight and brand-recognizable.
Cards are cut to bridge size — 57 × 89 mm (2.25 × 3.5 in) — the same dimensions as a standard Bicycle deck, so existing shuffler machines, discard holders, and chip-rack layouts work without modification. Edge cutting uses a custom die that leaves a slightly softer micro-radius, so riffle shuffles stay whisper-quiet and faro shuffles stay consistent for magicians and cardists who care about the cut.
Every deck ships in a custom tuck box printed on 300 gsm SBS paperboard. The default finish is matte black with a spot-UV royal blue logo, but you can move to a fully flood-coated blue box, add metallic silver, embed a foil seal, or upgrade to an embossed window cutout that frames the king of spades through the lid. The box is built to survive repeated opens — important if the deck is going to live in a casino gift shop, hotel minibar, or retail shelf.
| Product type | Custom black PVC playing cards — full custom OEM/ODM deck |
|---|---|
| Card material | Solid PVC core, 0.30 mm caliper, true plastic playing cards (no paper layer) |
| Card size | Bridge size — 57 × 89 mm (2.25 × 3.5 in) |
| Number of cards | 54 cards per deck (52 standard + 2 jokers); custom counts on request |
| Face finish | True black matte base with royal blue metallic ink; pip and court artwork fully redesigned for blue-on-black legibility |
| Corner indices | Oversized indices on J/Q/K for bar and outdoor lighting |
| Tuck box | 300 gsm SBS paperboard, matte black with spot-UV royal blue logo; magnetic closure, drawer, or window-cut box options available |
| Waterproof rating | Rinse-safe; suitable for pool, beach, and outdoor venues |
| Shuffle behavior | Whisper-quiet riffle, faro-friendly micro-radius edges |
| Custom artwork areas | Card back (full-bleed), joker face, ace of spades, instruction card, tuck box exterior, box seal sticker |
| File format we accept | AI, PSD, PDF, layered high-res PNG (300 dpi at 100% scale), CMYK color with Pantone references |
| Minimum order quantity | 500 decks per design for OEM production; sample decks available for design proofing |
| Lead time | Samples 7–10 days after artwork approval; bulk production 18–25 days after sample sign-off |
| Packaging | Individual shrink wrap per deck; inner cartons of 36 decks; export cartons on heat-treated pallets |
| Certificate | ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001, BSCI, FSC. |
They are solid PVC. There is no paper layer inside the card, which is why the deck survives water, drinks, and humidity without warping. If you snap a corner, the inside shows the same matte black PVC rather than white pulp.
OEM production starts at 500 decks per design. If you only need a single prototype or photo-sample deck for design approval, we run a separate sample line that typically ships in 7 to 10 days after artwork sign-off.
Yes. We can place your logo on the tuck box, card back, joker, ace of spades seal, instruction card, and box seal sticker. Each area is quoted separately so you only pay for the prints that actually matter to your program.
Sample decks ship 7 to 10 working days after artwork approval. Bulk production adds another 18 to 25 working days after the sample is signed off. Sea freight from Guangzhou to most US and EU ports adds 25 to 35 days; air freight is available if you need it faster.
Slightly. A 54-card black PVC deck weighs about 95 to 110 grams versus roughly 80 to 90 grams for a standard paper deck. Most players barely notice the difference, but fans who care about card weight often prefer the solid PVC feel for shuffles and one-handed cuts.
Send us your logo, your back design, or just a rough idea — we'll come back with a digital mock-up, a printed sample, and an OEM quote within 24 hours. Custom back design, full deck redesign, and tuck box upgrades are all quoted on the same lead time.
Request a quote & sampleNeed 100% plastic cards in other colors or with custom finishes? See our full custom playing cards catalog or email info@gzsanwa.com with your project brief.
