Wood RFID & NFC Cards

Direct manufacturer of custom wood RFID cards and wood NFC cards. 8 natural wood types. Laser engraving, UV printing and all Mifare® and NTAG chips. Fast delivery across Europe and worldwide.

The most exclusive and sustainable smart card

Wood RFID and NFC cards combine smart identification technology with the warmth and exclusivity of natural wood. The perfect credential for brands that want to stand out and communicate values of sustainability, luxury and craftsmanship.

At Akrocard we manufacture wood RFID cards in the standard ISO CR80 format — the same size as a credit card — in 8 natural wood types and with every chip on the market: Mifare®, NTAG NFC and 125 kHz.

Each card is unique: the natural wood grain ensures no two are identical. An unmatched tactile and visual experience your customers will never forget.

Custom wood RFID cards in different wood types — Akrocard

Available wood types

8 natural woods to choose from — each with its own character

Linden wood RFID card — Akrocard

Linden

Light cream

Light, uniform wood with a fine, smooth grain. Ideal for high-precision laser engraving.

Maple wood RFID card — Akrocard

Maple

Warm beige

Warm beige tones with a subtle grain. Elegant and sophisticated finish.

Bamboo wood RFID card — Akrocard

Bamboo

Natural gold

Fast-growing sustainable material. Characteristic longitudinal grain and natural golden tone.

Beech wood RFID card — Akrocard

Beech

Rosy beige

European wood with fine grain and uniform colour. Very popular for premium business cards.

Oak wood RFID card — Akrocard

Oak

Greyish white

Noble wood with a pronounced grain. Whitish appearance and distinctively elegant texture.

Sapele wood RFID card — Akrocard

Sapele

Reddish copper

African wood with a reddish-copper tone and a satin-like grain. Highly exclusive and distinctive look.

Cherry wood RFID card — Akrocard

Cherry

Reddish brown

Warm reddish-brown tone. Smooth grain and premium appearance highly valued for corporate cards.

Walnut wood RFID card — Akrocard

Walnut

Dark brown

The darkest wood in the range. Deep grain and a luxurious appearance. Ideal for premium brands.

Wood RFID card with custom laser engraving — Akrocard Mifare® wood cards manufactured by Akrocard Wood NFC cards with full-colour printing — Akrocard

Chips and technical specifications

All available RFID and NFC chips in wood

Available chips

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Mifare® Classic 1K — The most popular. Access control, loyalty and transport at 13.56 MHz.
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Mifare® Classic 4K — Extended memory for complex applications at 13.56 MHz.
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Mifare® DESFire EV3 — Maximum security. AES-128 encryption, Common Criteria EAL5+.
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NTAG213 — Smartphone-compatible NFC. Wood NFC business cards and interactive marketing.
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NTAG215 — NFC with greater memory. Ideal for full vCards and multiple records.
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NTAG216 — Maximum NFC capacity in the NTAG range. Advanced applications.
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EM4100 — 125 kHz — Basic low-frequency access control. Compatible with legacy systems.
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T5577 — 125 kHz — Read/write at 125 kHz. Multi-programmable.

Technical specifications

Format ISO CR80 (85.6 × 54 mm)
Thickness 0.76 mm – 1.0 mm depending on wood
Frequencies 125 kHz / 13.56 MHz (Mifare® / NFC)
Standard ISO 14443-A / ISO 18000-3
Read range Up to 10 cm
Operating temperature -20 °C to +50 °C
Data retention 10 years minimum
Write cycles 100,000 minimum
Available woods Linden, maple, bamboo, beech, oak, sapele, cherry, walnut

Customisation options

From laser engraving to full-colour UV printing

Laser engraving

The signature technique for wood cards. The laser burns the design directly into the wood, creating a natural dark contrast with a unique, inimitable effect. Permanent and unalterable.

Full-colour UV printing

Direct digital printing onto wood with UV inks. Reproduces logos, photographs and full-colour designs while preserving the natural wood texture.

Offset printing

For large runs. Maximum quality and colour accuracy in CMYK and Pantone.

Screen printing

Printing in special inks with a matt or gloss effect. Ideal for corporate logos with flat spot colours.

Laser + colour combination

The most exclusive option: laser engraving for text and data combined with UV printing for a full-colour logo. Unmatched premium result.

No minimum order

On-demand production. From a single unit for samples to large runs. Digital printing with no minimums.

Main applications

Wood NFC business card

The most striking business card on the market. Share your contact details with a single tap from a phone.

Hotel room keys

Boutique and luxury hotels looking for a distinctive, sustainable check-in experience.

Premium loyalty cards

For luxury brands that want to offer their best customers an exclusive, memorable credential.

Corporate access control

Employee identification with a card that reinforces the company's sustainability values.

VIP events and experiences

Accreditations and access passes that attendees keep as a memento for their material value.

Gift cards and packaging

Premium credential for gift cards from fashion, jewellery, gastronomy and luxury brands.

Sustainability and eco-responsibility

Wood RFID cards are an eco-responsible alternative to traditional PVC cards. Made from sustainably sourced certified wood, they have a significantly lower carbon footprint and are biodegradable at end of life.

At Akrocard we are a certified PVC recovery and recycling green point, certified to ISO 14001:2015. Wood cards are part of our commitment to a more sustainable identification industry.

Sustainable eco materials for RFID cards — Akrocard

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