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

Matt - What does matt mean?

Definition of MATT:

A type of finish. Matt (sometimes spelled matte) is used to describe a surface or colour that is dull and non-shiny. A matt surface diffuses light; when light is reflected off a matt surface it is spread out over a wide area, which creates a flat, non-glossy finish. In labelling, coatings, face materials, and inks with matt finishes can be used to create a label with a matt finish.

A partially unrolled roll of foil; the underside of the foil has a matt finish (unfolded section) compared to the gloss finish of the top side (on the roll).

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

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