The object in the hand
Grain, edge and laser engraving carry more weight than volume performance. Wood is engraved rather than printed, so the mark is part of the surface and salt does not abrade it the way it abrades ink.
Hotel zone / Cap Cana
Wood RFID Key Cards in Cap Cana
Fewer pieces, more object
A gated development south of the airport with a marina, golf, villas and residences. Low volumes and a high expectation of the object handed across the desk.
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Material character
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Low quantity per artwork
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Residents and staff
Hotel zone
The zone, in short
| Profile | Gated development: luxury hospitality, villas, residences, marina and golf |
|---|---|
| From PUJ | Roughly 10–20 minutes |
| Environmental pressure | More sheltered beaches inside the development; constant humidity-to-air-conditioning cycling |
| Credential consequence | Wood or premium finish for guests, a separate and tougher credential for staff and services |
How the zone operates
Here the card actually gets looked at.
With fewer credentials in circulation each one is examined closely — and a number never come back, because the guest decides to keep it.
Wood in an air-conditioned climate
Wood moves with moisture, and here the card crosses between air conditioning and outdoor humidity several times a day. We specify a thin sealed veneer over a stable core, because the card has to stay flat enough to read at the door every time.
Issue population
A wood card for the whole property and a wood card for villas and residences only are commercially different products, even when the construction is identical. That is decided before the timber tone.
Your project
Start with the zone and the property.
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