What is the difference between PET matte silver thermal paper and ordinary thermal paper?

There are significant differences between PET matte silver thermal paper and ordinary thermal paper in multiple aspects. The following is a detailed comparison between the two:

1、 Material and appearance

PET matte silver thermal paper:

Basic material: PET (polyethylene terephthalate) film, with excellent physical and chemical properties.

Appearance texture: Matte silver texture, covered with a uniform layer of sub silver special coating on the surface, presenting a high-end and professional appearance.

Ordinary thermal paper:

Basic material: usually paper material, may contain a certain amount of fibers and other additives.

Appearance texture: Generally white or paper with other colors, without special coating.

2、 Performance and characteristics

PET matte silver thermal paper:

Waterproof and oil resistant: With excellent waterproof and oil resistant performance, it can maintain the clarity and integrity of labels in humid or oily environments.

Wear resistant and scratch resistant: The matte silver coating has high hardness, which can effectively resist stains and fingerprints, and is not easily scratched or worn.

High temperature resistance: able to maintain stable performance in high temperature environments, not easily deformed or damaged.

High printing clarity: The thermal print head heats the surface of the paper, causing a chemical reaction in the thermal coating to produce clear images and text.

Ordinary thermal paper:

Poor waterproof and oil resistant performance: Prolonged exposure to damp or oily environments may cause labels to become blurry or damaged.

Wear and scratch resistance is average: easily affected by stains and fingerprints, prone to scratching or wear.

Limited high temperature resistance: deformation or damage may occur in high temperature environments.

Print clarity: Although it can also generate clear images and text, its durability and clarity may be slightly inferior compared to PET matte silver thermal paper.

3、 Application fields

PET matte silver thermal paper:

Widely used in the retail industry for printing price tags, barcodes, and QR codes.

Used in the logistics industry to print identification labels for packages, goods, and other items.

The medical industry uses printing labels for medical equipment, drugs, and other items.

In the field of electronic products, it is used for label identification of electronic products such as mobile phones, computers, and home appliances.

Individual users can use portable Bluetooth printers and thermal matte silver label paper to print notes, memos, and more.

Ordinary thermal paper:

Mainly used for one-time or short-term use in supermarket cashiers, catering receipts, and other occasions.

It is also commonly used in situations where a large amount of information needs to be printed quickly, such as logistics labels.

4、 Price and cost

PET matte silver thermal paper: Due to its special material and coating treatment, the price is relatively high. However, considering its excellent performance and wide range of applications, its cost-effectiveness is still relatively high.

Ordinary thermal paper: relatively inexpensive, suitable for large-scale printing and occasions with low requirements for label performance.

In summary, there are significant differences between PET matte silver thermal paper and ordinary thermal paper in terms of material, performance, application areas, and price. The choice of which type of thermal paper to use depends on the specific application scenario and requirements.