| abstract |
In an embodiment, a topcoat for a thermo-printable tape with a smooth printable surface includes a polymer blend, a crosslinker, a pigment, and a solvent. In one or more embodiments, the polymer blend includes a polyether polyurethane, a vinyl copolymer, and an epoxy polymer. In one or more embodiments, a thermo-printable tape with a smooth printable surface includes a topcoat layer, a basecoat layer, and a base substrate. In one or more embodiments, a topcoat layer is disposed on the basecoat layer. The basecoat layer is disposed on the base substrate. In one or more embodiments, the base substrate may include a first base layer, a second base layer and a support layer between the first and second base layers. One or more embodiments include a method of forming a thermo-printable tape. |