What's the difference between thermal transfer printing and offset printing?

The difference between thermal transfer printing and offset printing is: different printing methods, different materials and different uses.

First, the printing method is different.

1, thermal transfer: thermal transfer transfers the exquisite patterns on the transfer film to the product surface by thermal transfer machining (heating and pressing).

2, offset printing: offset printing with the help of rubber (blanket) to transfer the graphics and text on the printing plate to the substrate.

Second, the materials are different.

1, thermal transfer: thermal transfer does not need the steps of plate making, printing and repeated color matching, and does not need all kinds of tools and materials needed for screen printing and thermal transfer.

2. Offset printing: Offset printing requires the steps of plate making, plate making and repeated color matching, as well as all kinds of tools and materials needed for offset printing.

Third, the use is different.

1, thermal transfer: thermal transfer is used for printing on soft leather, cloth, cotton and other materials; It can be printed on inorganic matter or organic matter with complex and changeable composition.

2. Offset printing: Offset printing is used to print on hard materials, such as crystal, stone, metal and glass.

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