Care of KEM Plastic Playing Cards

In October of 1997, KEM sent a letter to customers advising them of the proper care and storage of the company's plastic playing cards.  The company recommended the following:

1. Store cards in a place with a stable temperature.  Ideal temperature for storage is 68 to 72 degrees, Fahrenheit.
2. When returning cards to box after use, place a joker on top of each deck, along with a cut piece of cardboard.  This serves to prevent warping.
3. When cleaning KEM cards, use lukewarm water and Dawn dish detergent.  Add a few drops of vinegar to the solution.  Pat dry immediately after washing.  Do not apply powder to the cards.

I've personally had decks of KEM cards that have lasted for several years.  In the long run, it's less expensive to use plastic playing cards than regular ones, as the plastic cards are much more durable.

KEM 2-Deck Sets, Regular Index

• Angels 2-Deck Set, Regular Index

• KEM Arrow black and gold, poker width

• Kem Playing Cards - Arabesque 2-Deck Set, Regular Index, 100% Plastic

• Christmas 2-Deck Set, Regular Index

• Dogwood 2-Deck Set

• Golf 2-Deck Set, Regular Index

• Paisley 2-Deck Set, Regular Index

• Kem Playing Cards - Tapestry 2-Deck Set

KEM Bridge Ensembles

• Jumbo KEM Magnum Bridge Ensemble

KEM 2-Deck Sets, Super Index

• Kem Playing Cards - Checkmate 2-Deck Set, Super Index, 100% Plastic

• Golf 2-Deck Set, Super Index

• Lighthouse 2-Deck Set, Super Index

• Kem Playing Cards - Old Glory 2-Deck Set, Super Index, 100% Plastic

• Paisley 2-Deck Set, Super Index

• Pharaoh 2-Deck Set, Super Index

Other KEM Products

• KEM Braille Plastic Bridge Playing Cards

 

See also:  Maxpedition Playing Cards

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