| abstract |
(57) [Summary] [Object] To provide a base material for a thermal dye transfer receptor, which exhibits low curl property and good homogeneity and provides efficient thermal transfer. [Structure] For thermal die transfer, which comprises a base material having a dye image-receiving layer, the base material includes a composite material film laminated on a support, and the dye image-receiving layer is on the composite material film side of the base material. A receiving element is disclosed. The composite film comprises a thermoplastic core layer containing microvoids and at least one substantially void-free thermoplastic surface (skin) layer. |