- Face dimensions
- 85.6 × 54 mm
- Published thickness
- 0.84–1 mm
Published as a separate thin format. Face size alone does not establish compatibility with a card printer, encoder slot or holder.
Material, thickness & credential options
Wood & Bamboo RFID Cards
Natural grain. A card built around your reader.
Wood and bamboo RFID cards combine a natural-grain card body with an embedded chip and antenna for hotel keys, membership credentials or NFC links. Published formats include 85.6 × 54 mm at 0.84–1 mm thick and 86 × 54 mm at 1.2–2 mm thick. Choose the material and artwork finish separately from the chip, then match the finished card to the reader and any encoder or holder clearance.
- Thinner reference
- 0.84–1 mm
- Thicker reference
- 1.2–2 mm
- Artwork methods
- Engraved or printed
Product specifications
The surface changes the feel. The chip defines the credential.
A wood card can carry a hotel key, an access identifier or an NFC link. Its outside appearance does not tell you which chip, data or application is inside.
Start with the physical format below, then compare the reader and memory options.
- Thin format
- 85.6 × 54 mm; 0.84–1 mm thick
- Thicker format
- 86 × 54 mm; 1.2–2 mm thick
- Material references
- Cherry, sapele, bamboo, black walnut, beech and birch in the labelled sample sheet
- Electronic construction
- Embedded HF inlay or LF chip with copper coil; configuration selected per reader
- Frequency choices
- 125 kHz LF or 13.56 MHz HF; separate chip configurations
- Surface decoration
- Laser engraving, UV color printing, offset or screen printing
- Additional features
- Magnetic stripe and decorative cut-outs shown as supplier options
Published card formats
Two size references, with thickness kept explicit.
Two published wood-card formats use different face dimensions and thickness ranges. Select the format with your required material and artwork; the production drawing fixes tolerances, layer construction and electronic configuration.
- Face dimensions
- 86 × 54 mm
- Published thickness
- 1.2–2 mm
Published hotel-card format. Check the finished thickness and flatness against any physical feed path; contactless reading does not require insertion.
Check the feed path as well as the reader. A tap reader works without inserting the card. A slot encoder, printer or holder has its own clearance and flatness limits. A familiar card outline does not establish a mechanical fit.
Labelled material samples
Compare the grain with the name attached.
The supplier’s sample sheet identifies cherry, sapele, bamboo, black walnut, beech and birch. It provides a useful starting point for comparing the background of your logo or text.
Natural variation affects color, grain and engraving contrast. Choose an acceptable sample range for the order, rather than matching every card to a single photograph.
Ask for a material sample set →
Artwork & optional features
Choose the mark, then the functional details.
- Laser engraving
- Logos and text become part of the surface treatment. Review small lettering and contrast on the selected material.
- Color printing
- UV, offset and screen processes are listed by the supplier. Specify the artwork, sides and color requirements; a natural-grain background affects the final appearance.
- Magnetic stripe
- A separate recording interface, with its own encoding requirements. Adding a stripe does not automatically configure the RFID credential.
- Decorative cut-outs
- The source photograph shows a hollow pattern. Its position must be planned with the antenna so a decorative opening does not interrupt the RF circuit.
LF & HF chip comparison
A hotel key and a phone link need different specifications.
These manufacturer references explain the chip families mentioned in the supplier listings. The quotation identifies the actual IC and the issuer data required for your system.
| Chip | Interface & memory | Use and configuration |
|---|---|---|
| EM4200Manufacturer datasheet ↗ | LF identification · 125 kHz system referenceFactory-programmed read-only identifier | Existing LF access readersMatch the encoding and ID format. This chip does not offer writable NFC user memory or store a phone-tap URL. |
| NTAG213 / NTAG215 / NTAG216Manufacturer datasheet ↗ | 13.56 MHz · NFC Forum Type 2 · ISO/IEC 14443 A144 / 504 / 888 bytes user memory | Phone-tap links and NDEF contentA short web link can point to a contact page or digital profile. NDEF formatting consumes part of the memory; the URL destination is managed separately. |
| MIFARE Classic EV1 1KManufacturer datasheet ↗ | 13.56 MHz · ISO/IEC 14443 A activation · Classic commands1 kB total EEPROM · 16 sectors | An installed Classic credential systemMatch sector layout, keys and issuer requirements. The total includes manufacturer data and sector trailers; identical chip family does not guarantee hotel-system acceptance. |
| MIFARE DESFire EV3 · IC referenceManufacturer datasheet ↗ | 13.56 MHz · ISO/IEC 14443 A / 14443-42 / 4 / 8 / 16 kB variants in the cited feature table | Application-based access projectsSpecify the generation, memory, applications and key management with the system integrator. The supplier lists the DESFire family; the quoted assembly defines the actual variant. |
For a hotel-key replacement
Provide the lock model, encoder, current chip and authorized issuing workflow. Check a finished sample for successful issuance, the correct room permissions, expiry and replacement. A supplier’s list of lock brands is not a compatibility test for every model and software version.
Technical documents
A reference your design and access teams can share.
Download the two format ranges, labelled material examples, personalization sheet and chip comparison in one document.
Download wood-card technical reference ↓PDF · version 16 September 2026
Published supplier specifications
Wooden cards: thin-format technical data ↗85.6 × 54 mm, 0.84–1 mm thickness; LF/HF, wood options and printing methodsWooden card for hotel locks ↗86 × 54 mm, 1.2–2 mm thickness; six named material samples and personalization examplesSourcing or disposal requirements should be supported by documents covering the selected material, bonding layers, coating and electronic assembly.
Custom orders & samples
Choose the material and finish for your wood card.
Choose a card size and thickness range, wood or bamboo, and a printed or engraved finish. Include the intended reader or hotel encoder with your artwork and quantity.
From your brief to an approved sample
Share the material and artwork brief
Include the preferred construction, thickness limit and artwork. Specify the quantity per design and any material documents your project needs.
Review representative finish samples
Compare grain, color, edges and marking contrast across a small sample set. Agree the acceptable appearance range for the order.
Test the intended credential
Provide the hotel lock and encoder, access reader or intended phone use. Test the authorized finished sample before approving the final specification.
Wood RFID card questions
What dimensions and thicknesses are available for wooden RFID cards?
The thin supplier reference measures 85.6 × 54 mm with a 0.84–1 mm thickness range. A separate hotel-card reference measures 86 × 54 mm at 1.2–2 mm thick. These are published format ranges; the production drawing specifies the ordered thickness and tolerances. Neither face size guarantees that the card will pass through every printer, encoder or holder.
Which wood materials can I compare?
The supplier sample sheet labels cherry, sapele, bamboo, black walnut, beech and birch. It shows how grain and marking contrast can differ. The names come from the labelled supplier sheet, not an identification made from the blank-card hero photo. Review representative samples of the material selected for your order.
Can a wooden card replace our existing plastic hotel key?
A wood card can be configured for a supported hotel credential system, but a matching chip family alone is insufficient. The issuer data, application or sector layout, keys and encoder workflow must match. Test authorized samples on the exact lock and encoder, including any physical card slot; a contactless reader and an insertion encoder impose different mechanical requirements.
Can wood RFID cards be printed, engraved or made with a magnetic stripe?
The supplier references list laser engraving, UV color printing, offset and screen printing, plus an optional magnetic stripe and decorative cut-outs. A stripe needs its own encoding specification. Position cut-outs away from the antenna, and check fine text and QR contrast on the selected wood grain before approving the artwork.
Does a wooden RFID card qualify as plastic-free or certified sustainable?
Wood appearance alone does not establish those claims. A finished RFID card also contains a chip and antenna and may use bonding layers, coatings or a magnetic stripe. If sourcing certification, plastic content or disposal requirements are part of the project, request evidence covering the quoted construction and supply chain rather than treating the material name as certification.