Effects of Thermal Transfer Paper Performance on Transfer Quality

Four kinds of thermal transfer paper with different paper characteristics were chosen, main properties including absorbability, air permeability, roughness, whiteness, formation and ash content were tested. Same ink color pieces were printed on these samples through colour printer, then these ink color pieces were transferred onto the same fabric based on the magnetic heat press machine, contrasting color transfer rate, gloss, adhesion and other indicators, the general law of paper performance on transfer quality was discussed. Research shows absorbability, roughness and air permeability will directly affect the quality of thermal transfer quality. Lower roughness and absorbability as well as moderate permeability have a significant role to improve the heat transfer quality. The result offers a certain theoretical reference and practical guidance to the selection, research and development of thermal transfer paper.