What are the main differences between BOPP thermal synthetic paper and ordinary thermal paper?

The main differences between BOPP thermal synthetic paper and ordinary thermal paper are reflected in the following aspects:

1、 Material composition and characteristics

Ordinary thermal paper

Material: Composed of a chemical substance similar to resin and a thermosensitive surface agent, the surface is coated with a special thermosensitive coating.

Characteristics: Generally used as monochrome printing material, with clear printing effect but relatively single color. Printed content is prone to fading, and prolonged exposure to sunlight, high temperatures, or humid environments may gradually blur or even completely disappear.

BOPP thermal sensitive synthetic paper

Material: Color pigments are added to ordinary thermal paper, and BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene) film is used as the substrate.

Features: Able to print color images, text, labels, etc., with bright and long-lasting colors. Due to the use of BOPP film as the substrate, BOPP thermosensitive synthetic paper also has waterproof, oil resistant, wear-resistant and other characteristics, making it suitable for use in various harsh environments.

2、 Application scenarios

Ordinary thermal paper

Application: Commonly used in situations where the retention time of printed content is not high and color printing is not required, such as temporary labels, receipts, etc.

BOPP thermal sensitive synthetic paper

Application: Mainly suitable for occasions that require quick printing of large amounts of information, such as supermarket cashiers, logistics labels, etc. It is also suitable for scenarios that require high-quality printing and color printing, such as color labels/tags, ground cards, disposable medical labels, etc. In these scenarios, BOPP thermal synthetic paper can provide a better visual experience and recognition.

3、 Cost and price

Ordinary thermal paper

Cost and price: Due to its relatively simple manufacturing process and low material costs, the price is relatively affordable.

BOPP thermal sensitive synthetic paper

Cost and price: Due to the need for multiple thermal heads to complete color printing and the use of special technologies and materials in the production process, the cost is relatively high. This also leads to the market price of BOPP thermal sensitive synthetic paper being usually higher than that of ordinary thermal paper.

In summary, there are significant differences between BOPP thermosensitive synthetic paper and ordinary thermosensitive paper in terms of material composition and characteristics, application scenarios, as well as cost and price. When choosing which type of paper to use, it is necessary to consider comprehensively based on actual needs and usage scenarios.