These playing cards from KEM are made of 100 percent cellulose acetate plastic--a unique blend of paper and plastic that provides superior flexibility and strength. The cards are scuff- and break-resistant and completely washable, and are designed to deliver the classic snap and feel of paper with the exceptional durability of plastic. Included in this set are two decks (one red, one blue) of poker-sized playing cards (3 1/2 inches by 2 1/2 inches). The cards come with a durable storage case made of hard plastic. Each deck contains one joker.
About KEM Plastic Playing Cards KEM Plastic Playing Cards is a 60-year-old company specializing in one product: playing cards that are 100 percent cellulose acetate plastic. KEM plastic playing cards contain no vinyl, which is the raw material used by other playing card manufacturers for their "plastic" playing cards. KEM cards can handle the wear and tear like no other brand of card in the industry. KEM's high-performance cards are designed to last longer, shuffle better, and deal in such a manner that you will never want to play with other cards again.
Owner Reviews, Ratings, Comments and Criticism
I ordered both Kem and Copag and I prefer the Kem, they are slightly thicker and happen to slide better on my non felt poker table. It may be worth noting that the kem cards will break if bent where as the Copags seem to be indestructable, you can't rip/break the Copags even if you try. It doesnt matter to me much but my friend really liked the fact that Kem cards are Made in the USA where as Copag are from Brazil. Although these have a larger price tag up front they are worth every penny, especially compatred to paper cards because these will last long enough to justify the cost and then some
