What is the difference between BOPP thermal synthetic paper and PET thermal paper?

BOPP thermal synthetic paper and PET thermal paper have significant differences in multiple aspects. The following is a detailed comparison between the two:

1、 Material composition and characteristics

BOPP thermal sensitive synthetic paper

Material composition: BOPP (biaxially oriented polypropylene film) is used as the substrate, and the surface is coated with a heat sensitive material layer.

characteristic:

High transparency: making printed content more vivid and lively.

Excellent physical properties, such as high tensile strength, impact strength, rigidity, etc., can withstand certain physical damage.

Thermal printing feature: Clear and vivid text and patterns can be printed using a thermal printer.

Environmental friendliness: BOPP material is relatively environmentally friendly during the production process, and the end products can be recycled and reused.

PET thermal paper

Material composition: PET (polyethylene terephthalate film) as the substrate, also coated with a heat sensitive material layer.

characteristic:

Higher transparency: Compared to BOPP, PET has higher transparency and clearer visual effects.

Better temperature resistance: able to withstand a certain range of high temperature environments, suitable for applications that require high temperature resistance.

Good hardness and brittleness: high stiffness, not easily deformed, more suitable for labels on flat or hard surfaces.

Good electrical insulation: It has excellent performance in blocking gas, water, oil, and odors.

2、 Application scenarios

BOPP thermal sensitive synthetic paper

Commonly used in situations that require real-time printing, such as receipts, labels, receipts, restaurant orders, etc.

Suitable for printing anti-counterfeiting labels, such as anti-counterfeiting labels for high-end products.

In the field of bills and receipts, clear and non fading text and patterns can be printed.

PET thermal paper

It can also be used for receipts, labels, and other occasions.

Due to its good temperature resistance and durability, it is more suitable for outdoor use, such as labeling in electrical and mechanical products.

It is also commonly used in situations where the content behind the label needs to be displayed, as it has higher transparency.

3、 Cost and sustainability

Cost: BOPP thermal synthetic paper may have cost advantages due to its relatively simple production materials and processing technology. However, the specific cost still needs to be comprehensively considered based on factors such as market supply and demand, production scale, etc.

Sustainability: Both have certain considerations in terms of sustainability. BOPP thermal sensitive synthetic paper can be recycled, reducing its impact on the environment. Although PET thermal paper has good hardness, brittleness, and high temperature resistance, its degradation in natural environments is poor. However, with the advancement of technology and the increasing awareness of environmental protection, manufacturers are developing more environmentally friendly PET materials.

In summary, BOPP thermal synthetic paper and PET thermal paper have significant differences in material composition, characteristics, application scenarios, as well as cost and sustainability. The choice of material depends on the specific application requirements and expected usage environment.