Direct Thermal Film
Appvion’s direct thermal film products offer excellent barrier properties for unique applications that require resistance to high plasticizer content adhesives that may migrate through paper sheets. These films provide durability, resistance, and sharp imaging for increased water resistance and sheet strength.
Appvion’s Film Portfolio
Appvion’s direct thermal film product line is ideal for pressure-sensitive and non-pressure sensitive applications where paper products cannot provide the required resistance. Our films are perfect for barcode applications needing a variety of lifespan and heat sensitivity requirements. Our high-strength portfolio is designed to meet specific variable information printing needs for a variety of applications and environments.
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Optimal Performance
Our film portfolio is compatible with today’s direct thermal printers, producing quality images that support high-speed printing requirements.
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Exceptional Converting
Appvion’s direct thermal film materials provide outstanding converting characteristics such as perforating, fan-folding, die-cutting, and foil stamping.
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Consistent Readability
Appvion’s film solutions provide end-users with consistent readability, featuring sharp, high-contrast imaging for effective barcode scanning.
Explore our product naming convention
Understanding Appvion’s product and brand descriptions will make it fast and easy to identify the ideal solution for your application. You can also contact an Appvion label specialist for more information.
CleanSlateTM
CleanSlate™ is a topcoated thermal film facestock that is made with nonreactive chemistry, free from BPA and BPS.
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 3.1
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 59.5
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Long-term indoor and outdoor applications
- Industrial applications
- Horticulture
PolyTherm®
PolyTherm® topcoated film facestocks are for use in applications where high resistance or sheet strength is needed.
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 4.09
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 82.0
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 3.3
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 67.8
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf tags
- Industrial labels
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 3.9
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 79.3
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf tags
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
- Ski lift tickets
- Pharmaceutical labels
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 10.1
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 281
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Ski lift tickets
- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf tags
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 6.3
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 171.0
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Hunting and fishing licenses
- Airline baggage tags
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 3.0
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 53.6
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
- Ski lift tickets
- Pharmaceutical labels
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 3.4
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 60.0
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
- Ski lift tickets
- Pharmaceutical labels
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 4.1
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 74
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
- Ski lift tickets
- Pharmaceutical labels
PolyTherm® Clear
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 2.96
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 70.1
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Address labeling
- Garment labeling
- Transluscent labeling
PolyTherm® Hotmelt
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 4.1
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 85.0
TOP-COATED: X
BACK-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
- Ski lift tickets
- Pharmaceutical labels
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 3.0
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 53.6
TOP-COATED: X
BACK-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:
- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
- Ski lift tickets
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 3.4
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 60.0
TOP-COATED: X
BACK-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Airline baggage tags
- Retail shelf labels
- Product labeling
- Industrial labels
- Parking violations
- Ski lift tickets
- Pharmaceutical labels
OPTIMA®
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SUBSTRATE: Film
DATASHEET: Download the PDF to learn more
CALIPER (mils): 6.1
BASIS WEIGHT (g/m2): 121.8
TOP-COATED: X
IMAGE LONGEVITY: High
APPLICATIONS:- Medical ID wristbands
***NOTICE*** Our thermal catalog's product information is being updated. In the meantime, please refer to the up-to-date product information in the datasheets for each product on our website.