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

There are significant differences between BOPP thermal synthetic paper and traditional thermal paper in many aspects, which are mainly reflected in manufacturing materials, physical properties, application characteristics, environmental protection and sustainability. Here's a breakdown:

First, manufacturing materials

Traditional thermal paper:

Substrate: Wood pulp paper is usually used as the base material.

Thermal coating: The paper base is coated with a thermal coating that contains a colorless dye (leuco dye) and a color developer.

BOPP Thermal synthetic paper:

Base material: The biaxial polypropylene (BOPP) film is used as the base material, which has good physical properties and chemical stability.

Thermal coating: A thermal coating is also applied to the substrate, but the coating formulation and process may be different from that of traditional thermal paper to adapt to the characteristics of BOPP film.

Optional color printing layers: BOPP thermal synthetic paper may also contain color printing layers, which are added to the substrate through the traditional printing process to provide a richer visual effect.

Second, physical properties

Traditional thermal paper:

Physical properties may vary depending on the quality of the substrate and coating, but are generally less stable than synthetic materials.

Durability is relatively low, suitable for short-term use.

BOPP Thermal synthetic paper:

Light weight and high strength: BOPP film has a light weight and high mechanical strength, making BOPP thermal synthetic paper has good tear strength and bending fatigue resistance while maintaining light weight.

Good dimensional stability: The molecular chains of the BOPP film are arranged in an orderly manner during the bidirectional stretching process, giving the paper excellent dimensional stability.

Transparency and gloss: High transparency and gloss allow BOPP thermal synthetic paper to produce a high-grade visual effect during printing and use.

Third, application characteristics

Traditional thermal paper:

Mainly used for thermal printing, widely used in fax paper, cashier receipts, labels and other fields.

Easy to fade inside the print, not suitable for long-term storage.

BOPP Thermal synthetic paper:

Rapid thermal reaction: When heated, the thermal coating can rapidly react chemically, producing clear, bright images or text.

Bright and durable: Special formulations and process treatments make printing bright and relatively durable.

Moisture resistance and weather resistance: The moisture resistance of BOPP film makes the paper maintain a good printing effect in a humid environment.

Wide range of applications: suitable for the need for fast printing and marking occasions, such as logistics labels, bills, receipts and so on. At the same time, its excellent physical properties also make it have application potential in some special fields (such as medical treatment, laboratory).

Fourth, environmental protection and sustainability

Traditional thermal paper:

Environmental friendliness may vary depending on the production process and raw material selection.

Recycling and disposal after waste may have a certain impact on the environment.

BOPP Thermal synthetic paper:

Material safety: BOPP film and thermal coating materials usually meet the requirements of safety and environmental protection, non-toxic, odorless, tasteless.

Recyclability: With the increase of environmental awareness, some producers are developing recyclable or degradable BOPP thermal synthetic paper products.

Sustainability considerations: Focus on environmental protection and sustainability in the production and use process to reduce the impact on the environment.

In summary, there are significant differences between BOPP thermal synthetic paper and traditional thermal paper in terms of manufacturing materials, physical properties, application characteristics, environmental protection and sustainability. These differences make BOPP thermal synthetic paper have incomparable advantages over traditional thermal paper in some applications. However, when choosing which material to use, it is also necessary to make comprehensive consideration according to specific needs and scenarios.