Classification of thermal transfer films

Classification of thermal transfer films

1. Classification of thermal transfer films

For those who are new to thermal transfer, it is very difficult to distinguish the classification of thermal transfer films.

Thermal transfer films are suitable for hot stamping on plastics, metals, leather, ceramics, wood and other products, and are widely used in products in industries such as daily necessities, cosmetics, stationery, toys, building materials, decorative materials, gifts, food packaging, signs and other industries, as well as surface printing and decoration of packaging.

The first impression of thermal transfer films on people is that they have a wide range of market applications and complex printing processes.

Below, the editor will take you to analyze the classification of thermal transfer films step by step.

Classification pictures of thermal transfer films

2. What is thermal transfer and thermal transfer film

To distinguish the classification of thermal transfer films, you need to first figure out what thermal transfer and thermal transfer film are.

Thermal transfer refers to the printing and processing of thermal transfer films according to the material of the substrate.

Thermal transfer film is a film with a pattern pre-printed on the surface of the film. It actually refers to a special functional printing film with a release agent, a protective layer, an adhesive and a base film as a carrier. Under the combined action of heating and pressure, the pattern is separated from the carrier base film and firmly transferred to the surface of the substrate.

3. Classification of thermal transfer films with pattern effects

First, we can classify according to the effect of transferring patterns on the substrate.

1. Ordinary thermal transfer film
Ordinary thermal transfer film, that is, thermal transfer film without any special effects.

2. Aluminum-plated thermal transfer film
Aluminum-plated thermal transfer film is based on ordinary thermal transfer film, with aluminum plating process, to coat the thermal transfer film with metallic luster.

3. Laser thermal transfer film printing
Laser thermal transfer film goes a step further on the aluminum-plated thermal transfer film, adding laser effects to make the product surface pattern more dazzling.

4. Classification of thermal transfer films by substrate material

Secondly, thermal transfer films can also be classified according to the material of the substrate. It can be divided into 4 categories.

1. Plastic thermal transfer film

Based on different plastic materials, it can be further divided into:

①ABS thermal transfer film, ②PP thermal transfer film, ③PE thermal transfer film, ④PS thermal transfer film, ⑤EVA thermal transfer film, ⑥pet thermal transfer film, ⑦PVC (leather) thermal transfer film, etc.

2. Glass thermal transfer film

3. Metal thermal transfer film

4. Wood thermal transfer film

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5. Reasons for the classification of thermal transfer films

Why do people in the thermal transfer industry classify thermal transfer films in this way?

This is closely related to the process difficulty of thermal transfer films. The higher the process difficulty of thermal transfer film printing, the higher the price.

For example: laser thermal transfer film price > aluminum-plated thermal transfer film price > ordinary thermal transfer film price.

At this point, I believe everyone will have a macro understanding of the classification of thermal transfer films.