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

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

First,Substrate and structure

BOPP Thermal synthetic paper:

Substrate: Using BOPP (bidirectional tensile polypropylene) film as the substrate, this film has the advantages of light weight, non-toxic, odorless, moisture-proof, high mechanical strength, good dimensional stability, good transparency and so on.

Structure: A layer of heat-sensitive material is coated on the surface of the BOPP film to form a heat-sensitive coating, and some products may also contain other auxiliary coatings such as bottom coating, protective layer, etc.

Ordinary thermal paper:

Substrate: Generally ordinary paper, such as white cardboard, etc.

Structure: It is usually composed of a base paper, a thermal coating and a protective layer. The thermal coating is directly coated on the surface of the base paper to achieve the thermal printing function.

Second, performance characteristics

BOPP Thermal synthetic paper:

Strong and durable: Due to the high strength characteristics of BOPP film, thermal synthetic paper is more durable than ordinary thermal paper and can withstand certain physical impact and tearing.

Waterproof and oil-resistant: The waterproof and oil-resistant properties of BOPP film ensure that the heat-sensitive synthetic paper can remain clear even in wet or greasy environments.

Instant printing: Thermal technology enables BOPP thermal synthetic paper to print clear images or text in real time.

Chemical corrosion resistance: It has certain resistance to a variety of chemical substances to protect the printed content from corrosion or fading.

Environmentally friendly and recyclable: The production process is pollution-free and can be recycled.

Ordinary thermal paper:

Fast color rendering: Fast printing speed and sensitive color rendering response.

Economical and practical: no ink cartridge or ribbon is required, and the printing cost is relatively low.

However, it is easy to fade: the printed image or text is easy to be affected by environmental factors such as sunlight and heat and become pale or black, and the storage time is not long.

Third,Application fields

BOPP Thermal synthetic paper:

Widely used in the need for instant printing and waterproof and oil-proof occasions, such as retail industry, logistics industry, medical industry, food industry, etc. Especially in labels and bills that need to be stored for a long time or subjected to harsh environments.

Ordinary thermal paper:

It is mainly used for printing materials that do not need to be kept for a long time, such as temporary receipts, express bills, etc. Although the cost is low, it is insufficient in terms of durability and water and oil resistance.

Fourth, cost and price

BOPP thermal synthetic paper: Due to the use of high-quality BOPP film as a substrate, and has more excellent performance characteristics, its production cost is relatively high, and the market price is usually higher than ordinary thermal paper.

Ordinary thermal paper: the production cost is low, the market price is relatively close to the people, is the preferred material for many low-cost printing applications.

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