Do you really know passport covers?
The other day I was preparing to travel abroad. When I dug out my passport, I found that the cover was a little worn. It made me suddenly realize that the cover of a passport is more than just "packaging". Today I'm going to talk to you about passport covers
The cover of a passport carries the important mission of our transnational travel. If the cover material is not strong, wear, damage, not only affect the level of the passport appearance, but also may delay things at a critical moment, affecting the entry and exit. So, the material of the passport cover is really important!
Common material
Plastic material with its light and durable characteristics, has become the "main force" of passport covers. Among them, polycarbonate (PC) and polyester (PET) are the most common.
PC material is called the "high-performance player" in plastics, strength and toughness are both online, not only lightweight, wear resistance and impact resistance is also excellent. Moreover, it can also maintain stability in high and low temperature environments, even after countless entry-exit "toss", the passport is not easy to deformation.
PET material is also lightweight and durable, although toughness is slightly weaker than PC, but its chemical resistance and weather resistance is absolute. Whether it is the "invasion" of chemicals such as oil, acid and alkali, or the "test" of natural factors such as ultraviolet light and ozone, it can easily cope with the passport and keep it in good condition.
In addition to the common plastic materials, there are some special materials that will be applied to specific passports.
Aluminum alloy material with high strength, corrosion resistance, appearance is also very beautiful, often used in some high-end passports, instantly improve the overall grade of the passport.
Titanium alloy material is known for its lightweight and corrosion resistance, and its high temperature resistance is also excellent. In some special purpose passports, titanium alloy covers can provide higher security performance, escorting the "mission must reach" of the passport.
The strength and wear resistance of the steel plate material is undoubtedly, but it is relatively heavy. On special occasions, such as military passports, the steel plate cover can provide extremely high security protection, ensuring that the passport is safe in complex environments.
Material influences the experience
The durability of the material is directly related to the "life" of the passport. Take polycarbonate (PC) material, I have a frequent business trip friend, his passport is the PC cover, after countless flight transfers, customs inspections, thrown around, bumps and bruises, but the cover is still not much wear, only some minor scratches, the overall condition of the passport is good.
Another friend of mine had a PET passport cover, and when he accidentally dropped it on the floor, it got crushed by the wheel of his suitcase and there was a noticeable crease in the cover. It doesn't affect the use, but it's always uncomfortable to look at. From this, it can be seen that the impact resistance of PC material is indeed better.
There are also some passports with special materials, such as aluminum alloy materials, durable, basically will not appear wear and deformation. But if you accidentally touch a sharp object, you can still leave a scratch.
- Waterproof and antifouling
Waterproof and antifouling performance is also very important. Today's passport covers, whether plastic or metal, are usually covered with a special coating. The coating is like putting an "invisible raincoat" on your passport, which is super waterproof.
When I was on holiday at the beach, I accidentally dropped my passport into the shallow water, I quickly fished it out, thought it was going to be a tragedy, but it turned out that because of the waterproof coating, the water had not penetrated at all, and the page inside was intact, except for a little water stain on the cover, and when I dried it, it was like nothing.
In terms of anti-fouling, this coating can also effectively prevent fingerprints, oil stains and other stains from attaching. Like my usual hands are easy to sweat, holding a passport, if there is no anti-fouling coating, it must be full of fingerprints, looking dirty. But with it, you wipe it, and it's as clean as ever.
National characteristic design
Passport cover design of different countries, the perfect integration of material and characteristics, unique charm.
Norwegian passport using red, blue, white three colors, minimalist design with hot stamping process, fully show modern fashion and noble temperament, plastic material in ensure durable at the same time, but also for this delicate design provides a good bearing basis.
While the cover of the Japanese passport remains unchanged, the use of 24 works from Edo ukiyo-e master Katsushika Hokusai's "Thirty-Six Views of Tomioka" on the inner pages gives the entire passport an artistic atmosphere, and the cover material has a good durability and texture.
The Canadian passport features maple leaf elements, simple and generous under natural light, brilliant fireworks and colorful maple leaves under ultraviolet light, and plastic materials ensure that the pattern can be clearly presented under different lighting conditions.
Chinese passport with "brilliant China" as the theme, the home page of the Great Wall is magnificent, under the ultraviolet light, the iconic attractions of 34 provinces and cities are presented in turn, the plastic cover material is not only durable, but also can well protect the exquisite design of the inner pages.
Today's sharing about the passport cover material is here. I did not expect a small passport cover, there is so much attention to the material. After you get your passport, you may wish to carefully observe the cover and feel the unique charm brought by the material. I hope you can enjoy a long and healthy life with your passport, and accompany you to more countries and regions. If you have any interesting things about passports, please share them in the comments section.
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