Abstract: Heat sensitive recording sheets for thermal imaging are disclosed comprising a transparent support sheet having a thermal slip layer disposed on one surface of the support and a heat sensitive color-producing layer on the opposite surface of the support. A second opaque (paper) or transparent (plastic) sheet is laminated to the color-producing layer. The recording sheets are suitable for use in high speed thermal printing applications such as computer print out paper, battery operated printers for digital camera or personal digital assistance, stickers and labels, medical imaging, and color proofing films.