--- title: CARDSource News and Updates - Blog | Plastic Related Articles description: Plastic Related Articles | Learn the latest in card news - what is changing in the industry, exciting events at CARDSource and ideas for your card programs. image: https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Cardsource%20January2018/Images/Main-Page-Slider-Storefront.jpg --- - ** [651.686.0660](tel:16516860660) - ** [651.686.0660](tel:16516860660) - [About](https://www.cardsource.com/about/) - [Contact](https://www.cardsource.com/cardsource-contact-us-for-custom-printed-cards/) - [Resellers](https://www.cardsource.com/resellers/) - ** Search this site on Google Go [![CARDSource Designed Success](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Cardsource%20January2018/Images/CARDSource_logo_DesignedSuccess.png)](https://www.cardsource.com/) Search this site on Google Go [![shutterstock_534008512-2](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/shutterstock_534008512-2.jpg)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/how-to-package-artwork-within-the-adobe-suite) ## [How to Package Artwork Within the Adobe Suite](https://www.cardsource.com/news/how-to-package-artwork-within-the-adobe-suite) [Ordering](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/ordering)[plastic articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/plastic-articles)[Plastic Related Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/plastic-related-articles)[printing](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/printing)[how to article](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/how-to-article)[prepress](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/prepress) April 4, 2019 InDesign In order to share content with another user, it is very helpful to package the file prior t... 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Long ago, la... [Read more...](https://www.cardsource.com/news/benefits-of-offering-gift-cards-for-a-small-business) [![](https://www.cardsource.com/hubfs/Holding-Gift-Card-1.jpg)](https://www.cardsource.com/news/how-do-gift-cards-work) ## [How Do Gift Cards Work?](https://www.cardsource.com/news/how-do-gift-cards-work) [All about Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/all-about-plastic-cards)[Gift Card Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/gift-card-articles)[Plastic Related Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/tag/plastic-related-articles) July 3, 2016 Gift cards are a simple and effective way for businesses to drive revenue, attract new customers, an... 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Because you are not amble to embed images within InDesign, this makes it highly important to package files before sharing. **Kayla Latterell** | April 4, 2019 - [All about Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/all-about-plastic-cards) - [Gift Card Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-articles) - [manufacturing](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/manufacturing) - [Plastic Related Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-related-articles) ## [How Are Gift Cards Made?](https://www.cardsource.com/news/how-are-gift-cards-made) ## Production of [gift cards](https://www.cardsource.com/plastic-gift-card-printing) is, first and foremost, a printing process. The customer's logo and design is reproduced on a plastic card and a unique number is added to each individual card. The vast majority of these are constructed using PVC (polyvinyl chloride) plastic. **Kayla Latterell** | August 3, 2016 - [All about Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/all-about-plastic-cards) - [gift card](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card) - [Gift Card Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-articles) - [Plastic Related Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-related-articles) - [sales](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/sales) - [brand](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/brand) - [business](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/business) - [plastic card benefits](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-card-benefits) ## [What Are the Benefits of Offering Gift Cards for a Small Business?](https://www.cardsource.com/news/benefits-of-offering-gift-cards-for-a-small-business) ## Customized[ gift cards](https://www.cardsource.com/gift-cards-business/) for small business are a great way to increase sales and loyalty. Long ago, large retailers recognized the [many benefits of selling gift cards](https://www.cardsource.com/starting-a-gift-card-program-for-your-business) at their locations.**** **Ryan Murphy** | July 3, 2016 - [All about Plastic Cards](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/all-about-plastic-cards) - [Gift Card Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/gift-card-articles) - [Plastic Related Articles](https://www.cardsource.com/news/topic/plastic-related-articles) ## [How Do Gift Cards Work?](https://www.cardsource.com/news/how-do-gift-cards-work) Gift cards are a simple and effective way for businesses to drive revenue, attract new customers, and encourage repeat visits. But many business owners still ask the same question: How do gift cards work? In simple terms, a gift card works by linking a unique card number to a balance stored in a gift card system or point-of-sale system. While the card itself may include a barcode, magnetic stripe, or printed number, the actual dollar value is typically tracked in a database rather than stored on the physical card. **Kayla Latterell** | July 3, 2016 [All posts](https://www.cardsource.com/news/all) ![Subscribe](https://cdn2.hubspot.net/hub/2558854/hubfs/DreamPack/letter%20Icon.png?t=1496817989590&width=86&name=letter%20Icon.png "Subscribe") ## Subscribe Subscribe now and receive a box filled with hand-picked awesome items ![book cover](https://www.cardsource.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Ebooks%20or%20Guides/book%20cover.png?width=2550&name=book%20cover.png "book cover")   ### Plastic Card Solutions: A Guide to Quality Understand the differences in quality for plastic cards and printing companies. We touch on quality, price, risk assessment and trustworthiness! Get your free copy! 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