Decoding Microvoided Technology, Low Density, and Softness for Premium Print Receivers and Plastic Paper
Product Overview
In the world of high-end photo printing and synthetic paper, the substrate must feel like real paper, accept dyes perfectly, and remain incredibly lightweight. Standard PET films are too rigid and heavy to achieve this. This is the exact challenge that Lumirror E60 PET Film was created to solve. As a white microvoided film, it uses advanced engineering to achieve a specific gravity of just 1.0 g/cm³, making it incredibly light and soft. While global giants like Toray, DuPont PET Film, and SKC PET Film offer vast material libraries, the E60 grade stands out as the ultimate enabler for D2T2 (Dye Diffusion Thermal Transfer) printing.
The Core Specs: The Science of Microvoiding
What makes Lumirror E60 PET Film a breakthrough in material science? The data sheet reveals a highly specialized profile:
- Ultra-Low Density (1.0 g/cm³): By incorporating microvoids (tiny air bubbles) into the film structure, the density is drastically reduced from the standard 1.4 g/cm³. This creates a lightweight, paper-like feel while maintaining the durability of polyester.
- Exceptional Softness and Opacity: Despite being thinner (50μm and 75μm), it delivers excellent whiteness (86% to 89% index) and optical density (0.82 to 0.95), which is critical for vivid image reproduction in dye-diffusion printing.
- High Tensile Modulus: Even with its soft touch, it maintains a high modulus (2.6 to 2.9 GPa), ensuring the film doesn’t stretch or deform under the tension of high-speed printers.
Key Applications Across Industries
The unique microvoided structure of Lumirror E60 PET Film makes it indispensable for:
- D2T2 Print Receivers: The gold standard for dye diffusion thermal transfer printers (used in ID photo booths and professional photo printing) due to its perfect dye absorption and paper-like feel.
- Plastic Paper (Synthetic Paper): Used for premium menus, tags, and maps where tear-resistance and water-proofing are required without the heavy feel of standard plastic.
- Premium Packaging: Where a soft, matte, white substrate is desired.
Sourcing a Reliable Alternative
While the Toray Lumirror E60 PET Film is a legendary standard in the photo and synthetic paper industries, global buyers often look for a Lumirror E60 Alternative to manage costs. A successful replacement requires a manufacturer that has mastered the complex microvoiding co-extrusion process, ensuring the density remains exactly at 1.0 without compromising the whiteness or printability.
Technical Characteristics
The following values represent the typical capabilities of our equivalent Microvoided White PET Film range:
- Material: Microvoided Biaxially Oriented Polyethylene Terephthalate
- Thickness Range: 50 μm, 75 μm
- Density: 1.0 g/cm³
- Whiteness Index: 86% to 89%
- Optical Density: 0.82 to 0.95
- Tensile Modulus: MD 2.6 to 2.9 GPa / TD 2.8 to 2.9 GPa
- Surface Resistivity: Above 10^14 Ω/square
- Certifications: RoHS, REACH compliant
Why Choose Jinlu Film as Your Supplier
Jinlu Film is a leading manufacturer of high-performance specialty PET films. We offer a direct factory substitute for the Lumirror E60 series, delivering the same ultra-low density and soft touch required for D2T2 printers and synthetic paper. Whether you need standard rolls or custom slitting, we offer factory-direct pricing, reliable global shipping, and quality that competes with top-tier brands.
Contact us today for a factory quote, technical data, or a sample of Microvoided White PET Film.
