Colour Ribbon – White
White thermal transfer ribbons serve as the visual focal point for dark-coloured substrates, resolving the technical challenge of imaging on dark backgrounds. By delivering high-contrast, crisp graphics on black PET, satin or heat-shrink tubing, they not only ensure exceptional legibility but also establish a distinctive industrial aesthetic across electronics, apparel and automation sectors through their clean, pure colour language.
- DescriptionCOLORFULTTR Color Ribbon
- Ribbon TypeResin
- ColorWhite
Product Overview
The Colour Ribbon – White from COLORFULTTR is a specialized resin-based thermal transfer ribbon engineered to deliver crisp, high-contrast white imagery on dark substrates such as black PET, satin, or heat-shrink tubing. Constructed on a durable 4.5 ± 0.2 μm PET base film with a 2.8 ± 0.2 μm resin ink layer, the ribbon totals 7.3 ± 0.2 μm in thickness, providing a stable platform for precise imaging. Designed for thermal transfer label printers, it supports both flat head and edge head printheads, making it a versatile consumable for industrial marking operations where color differentiation is essential.
This white ribbon excels in demanding environments thanks to its resin formulation, which offers excellent resistance to washing and can withstand high-temperature washing and ironing conditions without compromising legibility. The ink layer demonstrates strong adhesion, resisting fading or smudging, while maintaining consistent output quality during continuous printing runs. With an optical density of 0.64 ± 0.1 and an ink melting point of 85°C, it ensures clear, vivid color reproduction that remains intact after repeated wash cycles, preserving text and symbols on care labels and functional information markers for long-term reliability.
Typical applications include apparel care labels, electronics identification, and automation sector marking where high-visibility white printing on dark backgrounds is required for emphasis and legibility. When selecting this ribbon, confirm that your printer’s specifications align with the flat or edge head requirement and that substrate compatibility matches your dark-colored materials. For tailored guidance or to evaluate performance on your specific labels, request samples or discuss OEM support with the Colorfulttr team to ensure optimal results for your production workflow.
Core Advantages
Vivid, stable colour layer
A dense resin ink layer reproduces the colour cleanly for brand marks and emphasis printing.
Wash- and heat-resistant
Survives high-temperature washing and ironing, keeping care-label text legible after repeated washes.
Consistent industrial output
Strong ink adhesion resists fading and smudging across long, high-volume print runs.
Flat-head & near-edge heads
Works in thermal transfer label printers with both flat and edge printheads.
Technical Specifications
| Description | COLORFULTTR Color Ribbon |
|---|---|
| Ribbon Type | Resin |
| Color | White |
| Base Film Material | PET Film |
| Base Film Thickness (μm) | 4.5 ± 0.2 |
| Ink Thickness (μm) | 2.8 ± 0.2 |
| Total Thickness (μm) | 7.3 ± 0.2 |
| Optical Density | 0.64 ± 0.1 |
| Ink Melting Point | 85°C |
| Printhead Type | Flat / Edge |
| Print Speed (Recommended) | 4 ~ 10 IPS |
| Darkness Setting (Recommended) | 70% |
| Certifications | California Prop 65, EU 1935/2004/EC, EN 13432, IEC 61249-2-21, REACH SVHC, RoHS, UL 969 |
| Storage | 5–35°C (40–95°F), 20–80% RH, shelf life 12 months, keep away from direct sunlight |
Typical Applications
Textile care labels
The core application: size, fibre content and care symbols that survive industrial washing.
Brand logo colour printing
Print logos and brand elements in a single consistent colour directly on labels.
Colour-coded inventory
Colour-differentiated labels speed up picking, sorting and shelf control.
Warning & safety labels
High-visibility colours highlight hazards and usage precautions.
Premium product packaging
Metallic gold and silver add shelf appeal to gift and cosmetic packaging.
Event & membership identification
Wristbands, tickets and badges with crisp single-colour marks.
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