Thermal Transfer BOPP

This is a synthetic material which can be printed on using a thermal transfer label printer. BOPP stands for Bi-axial Orientated Polypropylene. This means it cannot be torn easily at all in both directions and will only stretch a small amount if stretched. This is commonly used where labels have to go outside and be exposed to water. Common uses are plant nurseries, hardware stores, asset labels etc.

Thermal Transfer PET

This is a premium synthetic material which can be printed on using a thermal transfer label printer. PET basically means Polyester. PET is a stronger material and works better in extended periods of direct sunlight than the BOPP as it has better UV stabilisation. PET will not stretch at all so keeps its shape longer. The difference between PET and BOPP only show in extreme conditions. Common usage for PET is with jewellery labels (under hot lights) and long-term usages under a hot sun.

Silver Mylar

Silver Mylar is a common term for a high strength polyester material which has a matt or satin silver finish. This material is also known as Chrome Polyester, Chrome PET etc. This material has all the characteristics of the Thermal transfer PET but it's satin silver finish is preferred for labels applications such as Asset labelling, machinery labels, barcode labelling for mobile phones and other higher cost items. Asset Labels could be White PET or Silver Mylar depending on colour preference.