PET Thermal Film.
High-clarity polyester thermal films for print protection, premium matte finishing, glueable and stampable applications, and matched-and-mapped card constructions.
Choose Your Construction
Explore PET constructions for general print finishing, premium matte surfaces, post-print decoration, embossing, and card-lamination applications.
Classic
Classic Gloss PET Thermal Film
A versatile BOPET thermal lamination film with excellent transparency, high gloss, and strong resistance to tear and elongation. Designed for print finishing applications where clarity, durability, and a bright polished surface are important.
- Excellent transparency
- High gloss
- Excellent resistance to tear & elongation
- BOPET base film
Premium GS
Premium Gloss PET Thermal Film GS
A high-printability BOPET thermal film with strong transparency and resistance to tear and elongation. Designed for printed pieces that may receive UV spot varnishing, foil stamping, or screen printing, making it a flexible choice for premium finishing applications.
- Excellent printability
- High transparency
- Excellent resistance to tear & elongation
- Accepts UV spot varnishing, foil stamping and screen printing
Matte
PET Matte Thermal Film
BOPET matte thermal film designed to minimize glare while preserving the printed image and creating a premium appearance for books, brochures, luxury packaging, and other printed materials.
- Low level of static
- Excellent matte finish
- Excellent resistance to tear & elongation
- Reduced glare for premium printed work
Embossing
Premium PET Gritty Matte
Premium 3mil PET Gritty Matte is an embossed matte PET thermal lamination film designed to add a textured, tactile surface to printed materials. Its gritty matte finish reduces glare while giving packaging, covers, presentation pieces, and other premium print applications a more distinctive visual and tactile character.
- 3mil PET construction
- Gritty matte surface
- Embossing application
- Contact KDX America for technical specifications
Card Film
Classic Gloss PET Matched & Mapped
A high-clarity, low-static BOPET card-lamination film designed for durable matched-and-mapped card constructions. Available in multiple heavy-gauge configurations for applications requiring controlled thickness, clear presentation, and dependable lamination performance.
- Designed for card lamination
- Excellent transparency
- Low level of static
- Excellent resistance to tear & elongation
PET Film Comparison
Quick comparison of finishes, thicknesses, and typical application ranges across the PET product family.
| Product Family | Thicknesses | Finish | Temperature | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classic Gloss PET | 1.2 / 1.5 / 3 / 5 / 10mil | Gloss | 95–130°C | 1–70 m/min |
| Premium Gloss PET GS | 1.2mil | Gloss GS | 95–120°C | 10–70 m/min |
| PET Matte | 1.2 / 1.5 / 3 / 5mil | Matte | 95–130°C | 1–70 m/min |
| Premium PET Gritty Matte | 3mil | Gritty Matte | Not specified | Not specified |
| Classic Gloss PET M&M | 5 / 8 / 10mil | Gloss Card Film | 110–130°C | 1–30 m/min |
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