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Colour Ribbon – Gold

Gold Thermal Transfer Ribbon (Wash Care Resin Ribbon), utilising premium resin ink, is suitable for thermal transfer label printers (flat/near-edge printheads). This ribbon offers excellent heat resistance, chemical resistance and wash resistance, making it particularly suitable for printing labels such as textile care labels and garment washing instructions. The vivid and stable red ink delivers crisp, long-lasting prints, making it an ideal choice for the apparel industry and professional labelling applications.

  • DescriptionCOLORFULTTR Color Ribbon
  • Ribbon TypeResin
  • ColorSilver
China Factory DirectOEM / ODMISO 9001
Introduction

Product Overview

The Colorfulttr Colour Ribbon – Gold is a premium resin-based thermal transfer ribbon engineered for demanding industrial labeling environments. Constructed on a durable PET base film with a thickness of 4.5 ± 0.2 μm and a stable resin ink layer measuring 2.8 ± 0.2 μm, the ribbon reaches a total thickness of 7.3 ± 0.2 μm. This specific build is designed to deliver crisp, high-visibility gold prints on both flat and edge printheads, making it a versatile choice for major industrial printers. The resin formulation ensures that every mark produced is sharp and consistent, serving as a reliable medium for high-volume printing tasks where clarity and durability are non-negotiable.

Performance-wise, this ribbon excels under harsh conditions thanks to its resin-based ink, which offers excellent wash resistance and heat resistance. It can withstand high-temperature washing and ironing cycles without losing legibility, ensuring that text and symbols remain intact after repeated laundering. The ink layer demonstrates strong adhesion, resisting fading or smudging even during continuous, high-volume production runs. With an optical density of 0.64 ± 0.1 and an ink melting point of 85°C, it delivers stable, consistent output quality that meets the rigorous demands of industrial-grade label printing, providing long-lasting clarity for applications that require color differentiation and emphasis.

This ribbon is particularly suited for textile care labels and garment washing instructions, where vivid gold printing enhances legibility and helps distinguish critical functional information. It is an ideal choice for the apparel industry and professional labeling applications that need reliable color coding. Before ordering, please confirm that your specific printer model and application requirements align with these specifications, as compatibility can vary. We invite you to request samples to test performance firsthand or discuss OEM support options with the Colorfulttr team to tailor a solution for your production needs.

Features

Core Advantages

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Vivid, stable colour layer

A dense resin ink layer reproduces the colour cleanly for brand marks and emphasis printing.

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Wash- and heat-resistant

Survives high-temperature washing and ironing, keeping care-label text legible after repeated washes.

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Consistent industrial output

Strong ink adhesion resists fading and smudging across long, high-volume print runs.

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Flat-head & near-edge heads

Works in thermal transfer label printers with both flat and edge printheads.

Parameters

Technical Specifications

DescriptionCOLORFULTTR Color Ribbon
Ribbon TypeResin
ColorSilver
Base Film MaterialPET Film
Base Film Thickness (μm)4.5 ± 0.2
Ink Thickness (μm)2.8 ± 0.2
Total Thickness (μm)7.3 ± 0.2
Optical Density0.64 ± 0.1
Ink Melting Point85°C
Printhead TypeFlat / Edge
Print Speed (Recommended)4 ~ 10 IPS
Darkness Setting (Recommended)70%
CertificationsCalifornia Prop 65, EU 1935/2004/EC, EN 13432, IEC 61249-2-21, REACH SVHC, RoHS, UL 969
Storage5–35°C (40–95°F), 20–80% RH, shelf life 12 months, keep away from direct sunlight
Applications

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.

Application support

Not sure which grade fits your printer and label?

Tell us the label material, printer model, environment and expected durability. We will recommend the right option.

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