The Matica DIC10178 0.5mil Clear Patch Ribbon applies a thin protective laminate layer over printed ID cards, extending their working life by shielding the card surface from everyday handling, scratching, and general wear. Each roll delivers 550 prints — the kind of yield that suits organisations printing cards in regular batches without constantly restocking supplies.

At 0.5mil thickness, the clear patch strikes a practical balance: enough protection to meaningfully improve card durability without adding unnecessary bulk. It works as you'd expect a laminate ribbon to work — quietly, reliably, in the background — so the cards coming off your printer look as good in six months as they did on day one.

As with all Matica consumables, this ribbon is engineered specifically for compatible Matica printers. Using genuine Matica products ensures consistent output quality and protects the performance of your printer over time.