And while both materials are moisture resistant if you left a sweating glass on the surface of each overnight the results would be different.
Thermal fused melamine laminate finish.
Tfl is a melamine saturated paper that is thermally fused directly to the substrate.
Thermally fused laminate tfl cabinet doors and drawer fronts are designed for durability featuring an outer layer that resists chipping scratches and dents.
When its time to have the look of high pressure laminate hpl with similar performance thermally fused laminate tfl also referred to as thermally fused melamine tfm is often used.
There is no kraft paper used in thermally fused laminates and the resulting panel is ready for finishing.