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

Gloss - What does gloss mean?

Definition of GLOSS:

A type of finish. Gloss is used to describe a surface or colour that is bright and shiny. A gloss surface is very efficient at reflecting light; when light is reflected off a gloss surface it is concentrated into a smaller area, which creates a bright, shiny finish. The level of concentration when light is reflected determines the quality of the gloss finish. In labelling, coatings, face materials, and inks with gloss finishes can be used to create a label with a gloss finish.

A roll of foil that has been partially unrolled. The underside has a matt finish while the top side (visible on the right where it has been folded back) has a gloss finish.

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

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