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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Mirrored Stickers - What are mirrored stickers?

Definition of MIRRORED STICKER:

This entry has two definitions:

Definition 1:

Mirrored stickers can be used to refer to labels that have been printed with a reversed (or mirrored) design.

Mirrored stickers that have a reversed design are usually designed for use as window stickers. They are intended to be applied onto the inside of a window and viewed from the outside – where the reversed design can be viewed in the correction direction.

At Label Planet, we supply a range of transparent labels, which can be used to create mirrored window stickers.

Definition 2:

Mirrored stickers can also be used to refer to labels that have a reflective mirrored finish.

Mirrored stickers that have a mirrored finish are usually designed for use as eye-catching decorative stickers. They have an attention-grabbing appearance that can be used to draw attention to the label itself or to the item it has been used to label. This makes them popular for use as marketing and promotional labels, product labels, labels for events and celebrations (such as birthdays, anniversaries, weddings, parties, and Christmas), and decorative stickers in themselves.

At Label Planet, we supply blank mirrored stickers, which feature a highly reflective finish. Our range is made of silver polyester with a mirrored finish; the labels have a permanent adhesive and can be printed with laser printers.

Mirrored sticker has two meanings. On the left is a clear label that has been printed with a mirrored design so it appears in reverse. On the right is a roll of label stock with a mirrored finish.

Here is the Harvard-style citation to use if you would like to reference this definition of the term mirrored sticker:
Label Planet (2023) What are mirrored stickers? | Mirrored Stickers Definition. Available at: https://www.labelplanet.co.uk/glossary/mirrored-sticker-label/ (Accessed: January 1, 2024).

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