Introducción
A key card sleeve is the slim, open-ended wrap that a hotel key card slides into — protecting the card and carrying basic branding or information. It’s the simplest card-carrying form, and the cheapest to produce at scale.
This guide is the wholesale angle: standard sizes, the materials available (PVC, PP, paper, Tyvek), and the bulk-pricing factors that matter when ordering for a hotel or card program. For the custom-printing side, see our custom hotel key card sleeves .
What a Key Card Sleeve Is
The sleeve is the simplest card holder — an open-ended wrap.
| Característica | Key card sleeve |
|---|---|
| Structure | Open-ended wrap |
| Tarjeta | Slides in/out |
| Marca | Impresión frontal |
| Costo | Lowest per unit |
Compared to other forms:
| Formulario | Structure |
|---|---|
| Funda | Open wrap |
| Carpeta | Fold-over wallet |
| Holder (rigid) | Hard shell |
Tamaños Estándar
Key card sleeves are sized to the CR80 card.
| Medida | Detalle CR80 |
|---|---|
| Card width | 85.6 mm |
| Card height | 54 mm |
| Funda | Ligeramente más grande |
The sleeve is sized for a snug slide-in fit:
| Artículo | Tamaño |
|---|---|
| Tarjeta de acceso (CR80) | 85.6 × 54 mm |
| Funda (ajuste) | ~88 × 57 mm |
Materiales
Key card sleeves come in four main materials, each with a different cost and use.
| Material | Característica | Uso |
|---|---|---|
| PVC | Clear, durable | Estándar |
| PP | Clear, eco-friendlier | Eco option |
| Papel | Cheap, printable | Bulk, disposable |
| Tyvek | Resistente al desgarro | Durable, premium |
The material drives both cost and durability:
| Material | Costo relativo | Durabilidad |
|---|---|---|
| Papel | El más bajo | Bajo |
| PP | Low-mid | Buena |
| PVC | Medio | Alta |
| Tyvek | Más alto | Muy alto |
Wholesale Bulk Pricing Factors
Bulk pricing depends on a few levers.
| Factor | Effect on price |
|---|---|
| Volumen | Menor costo unitario a escala |
| Material | Paper cheapest, Tyvek pricier |
| Impresión | Full-color adds |
| Tamaño personalizado | Non-standard adds |
The economy of scale is significant for sleeves:
| Order size | Unit trend |
|---|---|
| Cientos | Unitario más alto |
| Miles | Menor costo unitario |
| Decenas de miles | Costo unitario más bajo |
Opciones de impresión
Sleeve printing ranges from blank to fully branded.
| Opción | Detalle |
|---|---|
| En blanco | Cheapest |
| One-color logo | Económico |
| A todo color | Con marca |
| Lámina | Premium |
For bulk, a simple one-color logo keeps cost down while adding branding:
| Objetivo | Elección |
|---|---|
| Lowest cost | Blank or one-color |
| Presencia de marca | A todo color |
| Premium | Lámina |
Casos de uso
Key card sleeves serve high-volume card programs.
| Caso de uso | Función de la funda |
|---|---|
| Hotel check-in | Protect + brand |
| Gym membership | Member card |
| Event access | Credential |
| Lealtad | Card carrier |
The sleeve is the budget-friendly choice for high-volume programs:
| Factor | Why sleeve |
|---|---|
| Bajo costo | Cheapest form |
| Volumen | Scales well |
| Simple | Minimal design |
Cómo elegir una funda para tarjeta de acceso
Una guía rápida de decisión:
| Si necesitas… | Elige |
|---|---|
| Cheapest, bulk | Paper, blank |
| Durable, clear | PVC or PP |
| Resistente al desgarro | Tyvek |
| Con marca | Printed paper or PVC |
Match material to durability needs and volume to hit the best unit price.
Conclusión
Key card sleeves are the simplest, lowest-cost card carrier — open-ended wraps sized to the CR80 card, available in PVC, PP, paper, and Tyvek. Paper is cheapest for bulk, PVC and PP offer durability and clarity, and Tyvek adds tear resistance. Order in volume to drive down unit cost. For the custom-printing side, see our custom hotel key card sleeves .
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