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

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Holographic - What does holographic mean?

Definition of HOLOGRAPHIC:

If something is holographic, it has the form of a hologram (a special type of photograph or image that creates a 3D image). A hologram usually represents a specific object or scene; something that is holographic may represent a specific item or place OR it may simply feature a pattern that is created in the same way.

A close up of a sheet of holographic material; this example features a repeating grid pattern of square holograms.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the word holographic:
Label Planet (2023) What does holographic mean? | Holographic Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/holographic/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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