Magnetic media (tape) manufacturers must ensure all elements of their product are to the highest quality, and consistent and valid to the ISO 7811 standards in every aspect.
This is vital to ensure their products meet their customers need, are durable, can be personalised and do not face read accuracy issues when used by the end customer.
Magnetic stripe ticket manufacturers need to make sure their products, whether using tape or slurry meet ISO 7811 standards to ensure they can be written to and have good long-term readability.