Thermally fused laminate decorative panels once known as thermally fused melamine or tfm is made by fusing a resin impregnated sheet of décor paper directly to a substrate.
Thermal fused melamine laminate finish.
The thermal fused melamine surface is thinner than high pressure laminate so it is more vulnerable to scratches and chips.
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.
And while both materials are moisture resistant if you left a sweating glass on the surface of each overnight the results would be different.
Thermally fused laminate tfl cabinet doors and drawer fronts are designed for durability featuring an outer layer that resists chipping scratches and dents.