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

Mirrored - What does mirrored mean?

Definition of MIRRORED:

This entry has two definitions:

Definition 1:

In print, mirrored can be used to refer to print that has been reversed around a central axis – so that the print reads correctly either when viewed in a mirror or when viewed through a transparent surface from the opposite side to the printed substrate. This is known as Mirror Printing; it can be used on designs that contain text, images, or objects (or any mix of the three).

Definition 2:

In labelling, mirrored can be used to refer to materials that have a highly reflective (or mirror-like) finish. Materials with a mirrored finish contain a thin layer of a reflective coating. Similar to making actual mirrors, a thin reflective layer sits behind a protective coating (in mirrors this is a layer of glass or plastic). Mirrored labels are often made using a thin layer of aluminium.

At Label Planet, we supply a range of mirrored silver labels, which are made from polyester with a reflective mirrored finish and a permanent adhesive.

Mirrored has two meanings. On the left is a design that has been added to a clear label using mirrored printing so it appears in reverse. On the right is a roll of material with a mirrored finish.

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Label Planet (2023) What does mirrored mean? | Mirrored Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/mirrored/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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