Cosmo Films, a global leader in specialty films for flexible packaging, labeling and lamination applications, and synthetic paper, has re-launched BOPP-based direct thermal printable (DTP) top-coated film, with a proprietary coating that enables the formation of an image or impression on the film upon contact with the heated print head of a thermal printer.

The film is specially designed for niche applications such as information labeling (airport baggage tags etc.), inventory tracking, frozen food labeling, and parking ticket applications and reportedly has the potential to grow in many new applications as well. A non-tearable, cost-effective, and easy-to-use film offers a paper-like matte finish producing a fine and sharp dark image on printing.

With reportedly no additional high equipment costs, the film is available in thickness varieties of 70, 75 and 95 microns. In addition, the company says that the film is designed to protect the privacy and primacy of sensitive information as the sensitive data is always imaged directly onto the BOPP DTP films.

Pankaj Poddar, CEO, Cosmo Films, said, “Being a global leader, we aim to keep growing exponentially and thrive to bring innovative products to our customers. The direct thermal printable film is extremely easy to use, and there are no additional high equipment costs. According to several reports, the global direct thermal market was valued at 491.2 million USD in 2021 and will grow with a CAGR of 5.7% from 2021 to 2027. We look forward to being a big part with our innovation in the direct thermal printing market.”