The difference between BOPP color thermal synthetic paper and ordinary thermal paper

There are significant differences between BOPP color thermal synthetic paper and ordinary thermal paper in many aspects. Here's a breakdown of the differences:

First, material composition and characteristics

1. Ordinary thermal paper:

Ordinary thermal paper, also known as thermal paper, is a material that is printed by thermal action. It consists of a resin-like chemical and a heat-sensitive surface agent. Its core feature is that its surface is coated with a special heat-sensitive coating, which, when heated by the thermal head, causes a chemical reaction that causes the corresponding area of the paper to change color, resulting in the formation of text or images.

Ordinary thermal paper is generally a monochrome printing material, often using a black or blue thermal head for printing. Its printing effect is clear, but the color is relatively simple.

The printing content of ordinary thermal paper is easy to fade, and the printing content may gradually blur or even disappear completely after being exposed to sunlight, high temperature or humid environment for a long time.

2. BOPP Color Thermal Synthetic paper:

BOPP color thermal synthetic paper is an improvement and innovation on the basis of ordinary thermal paper. It not only contains a heat-sensitive coating, but also adds color pigments, and uses BOPP (biaxially stretched polypropylene) film as a substrate.

Compared with ordinary thermal paper, BOPP color thermal synthetic paper has a significant improvement in printing effect and appearance. It can print color images, text or labels, etc., in bright and long-lasting colors.

Due to the use of BOPP film as the substrate, BOPP color thermal synthetic paper also has waterproof, oil-proof, wear-resistant and other characteristics, suitable for a variety of harsh environment scenarios.

Second, application scenarios

Ordinary thermal paper:

It is mainly used in occasions where a large amount of information needs to be printed quickly, such as supermarket cash registers, logistics labels, etc. Because of its low cost and its ability to meet basic printing needs, it has been widely used in these fields.

BOPP Color Thermal Synthetic paper:

Suitable for scenarios that require high-quality printing and color printing, such as color labels/signage, local cards, disposable medical labels, logistics express labels, bills/bills, etc. In these scenarios, BOPP color thermal synthetic paper can provide a better visual experience and recognition.

At the same time, due to its waterproof, oil-proof, wear-resistant and other characteristics, BOPP color thermal synthetic paper is also suitable for some occasions that have higher requirements for label durability.

Third, cost and price

Ordinary thermal paper:

Because its manufacturing process is relatively simple and the material cost is low, the price is relatively close to the people.

BOPP Color Thermal Synthetic paper:

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

In summary, there are significant differences between BOPP color thermal synthetic paper and ordinary thermal paper in terms of material composition and characteristics, application scenarios, cost and price. When choosing which paper to use, it is necessary to comprehensively consider the actual needs and use scenarios.