Thermal transfer image-receiving sheet and process for producing the same

摘要

A thermal transfer image-receiving sheet 1 includes a seal part 9 including at least a receptive layer 8, a substrate 7 and a pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 6 which are laminated in the order mentioned; and a release sheet 5 which is separably adhered to the pressure-sensitive adhesive layer 6 of the seal part 9. The seal part 9 is provided with a half cut 2 that is useful for separating a part of the seal part 9 from the release sheet 5. The groove width of the half cut 2 is preferably from 25 to 60 mum. It is also preferable that the seal part 9 and the release sheet 5 be adhered to each other so that they show continuous and slight changes in peel strength when the seal part 9 is separated from the release sheet 5. The slight changes in peel strength measured in accordance with JIS Z0237-8.3.1 (180 Degrees Peeling Method) are preferably in the range of 1 to 10 g/cm. Further, it is preferable that the mean peel strength be from 10 to 75 g/cm.