What is aluminized thermal transfer film

1-What is aluminized thermal transfer film
What is aluminized thermal transfer film?

Aluminized thermal transfer film is based on ordinary thermal transfer film, with aluminized process, to give the thermal transfer film a metallic luster.

2-Features of aluminized thermal transfer film
The structure of ordinary thermal transfer film is generally composed of four layers: substrate layer, release layer, printing layer, and glue layer.

The structure of aluminized thermal transfer film has one more electroplating layer than ordinary thermal transfer film.

3-Analysis of the structure of aluminized thermal transfer film
1. Aluminized thermal transfer film structure layer-base layer (PET film)

The base layer of the aluminized thermal transfer film structure is a PET film as a carrier film: that is, the carrier of the release agent, ink and glue coating; PET thermal transfer film has the characteristics of temperature resistance, pressure resistance, and small tensile deformation.

2. Aluminum-plated thermal transfer film structure layer - peeling layer (release layer)

The peeling layer of the aluminum-plated thermal transfer film structure is silicone resin, which can make the color layer, electroplating layer, and glue layer fall off on PET after hot stamping; the tightness of the peeling layer directly affects the size and quality of the hot stamping image.

The release layer is a coating of a release agent, which is the key to complete the separation of the ink layer from the carrier layer and transfer to the surface of the substrate. It has good wear resistance, plays a role in protecting color inks, prolonging the service life of inks, and can buffer the adhesion of the substrate film and ink layer.

3. Aluminum-plated thermal transfer film structure layer - color layer

The color layer of the aluminum-plated thermal transfer film structure is synthetic resin and dye, showing color, and is the extraction layer (main) of the flower environmental protection test report. The color layer is also called the ink layer, which is the basis of the texture beauty of the transfer product.

4. Aluminum-plated thermal transfer film structure layer - electroplating layer

The electroplating layer of the aluminum-plated thermal transfer film structure is a vacuum electroplating process, which has the function of reflecting light, determining brightness and metallic effect.

This layer is made of aluminum after electroplating, so that the pattern can achieve (metal texture) partial or full bright silver, bright gold and laser effect, which improves the grade of the product and greatly increases the added value of the product.

The electroplating layer of the aluminum-plated thermal transfer film structure is different from the standard of ordinary thermal transfer process.

5. Aluminum-plated thermal transfer film structure layer-glue layer

The electroplating layer of the aluminum-plated thermal transfer film structure is a thermoplastic resin, which can be bonded to the object to be hot-stamped and determines the hot stamping of different substrates.

Its basic performance is that it has a high bonding force with the surface of the substrate, ensuring that the printing layer is firmly bonded to the surface of the substrate.