What is the Finish - What does finish mean??

The surface properties of a paper or film as determined by its appearance and texture in particular the level of gloss and smoothness of a surface The appearance of a surface can range from a high gloss to a dull matt depending on how efficiently the surface reflects light a gloss finish has a bright and shiny appearance because it reflects light in a more concentrated pattern while a matt finish has a dull and non-shiny appearance because it diffuses scatters light The gloss of a surface can be controlled by adding additives such as flatting agents to the material during manufacturing converting the web in a particular way such as calendaring or by adding a coating to the surface of a material The smoothness of a surface can also be altered by converting the web in a particular way or by adding a coating The finish of a surface can influence its absorbency ink receptivity and printability which are all important factors in the production of label products

Glossary

Cast Coated - What does cast coated mean?

Definition of CAST COATED:

A method of coating paper; a liquid coating is deposited onto the web, which is then pressed against the surface of a heated, highly polished metal cylinder or drum (usually made of chromium). The heat and pressure cause the coating to dry and, as it hardens and sets against the cylinder, it takes on a highly smooth and glossy finish; cast coated paper has the highest gloss finish of all coated papers. It is also a thicker paper and has excellent ink absorbency.

Two rolls of cast coated paper; the paper has a high quality smooth gloss finish that is bright and shiny.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the term cast coated:
Label Planet (2020) What does cast coated mean? | Cast Coated Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/cast-coated/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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