A shiny coating on a paper is called a gloss finish. Gloss coatings allow very little ink absorption and offer excellent color definition and contrast. The even surface is the ideal base for clean, crisp printing.
Specular reflection of light. Occurs when specular reflection exceeds the diffuse reflection from various viewing angles. Can be measured with various geometries of illumination. For most printing papers, gloss is measured at an angle of 75 to 85 degrees to a plane normal to the surface.
the properties of a paper which causes it to reflect light specularly which result in its shininess or mirror-like surface
An appearance characteristic that gives the perception of the brightness and luster of a smooth, polished surface.
Subjective term describing the relative amount and nature of mirror-like reflection from a surface.
Gloss results from the specular reflection of light and occurs when specular reflection exceeds the diffuse reflection from various viewing angles. Paper gloss can be measured at various angles of illumination. See also Chapter 6.
The amount of light reflected from a film at a given angle in ratio to the total light striking the sample. The more light a film reflects, the higher the gloss of the film.
A property of paper surface to produce a shiny, highly reflective appearance when light is reflected. Occurs when specular reflection exceeds the diffuse reflection from various viewing angles. Gloss is basically the measure of the reflectance of light from the surface of the Web.
loss is the measure of shininess represented as a number from 1 to 100 (100 is a mirror) which rates the percentage of light that is reflected off of a surface.
A shiny coating on paper. Gloss coatings allow very little ink absorption, thus providing excellent color definition and contrast.
The reflection of light from a surface.
The shine on a smooth surface,such as paint or vinyl. Varying degrees of gloss are high gloss (also called "mirror finish"), semigloss,eggshell,satin,matte,etc.
(extended definition) Sheen or ability of a surface to reflect light. Gloss is measured at a 60° angle.
Also referred to as sheen, a surface shininess or luster.
Gloss is the ability of the paper to reflect light.
A coating applied to paper that provides higher light reflection resulting in a shiny appearance
Gloss is the surface reflectance value at a given angle. The values quoted were obtained using the Garner Gloss Meter, at an angle of 75Ç. The greater the value the greater the surface Gloss. The results are expressed as Gardner Gloss units.
A shiny finish, usually supplied by coating. (Also called art, enamel slick or high finish paper.)
Characteristics of the surface that causes it to reflect light at a given angle.
A combination of visual perceptions which promote the appearance of wetness. Terms used when describing gloss include: (1) Depth how deep or thick the surface appears (2) Clarity lock of haziness, cloudiness, or a milky appearance. (3) Uniformity lack of unevenness. (4) Reflectance (shine) ration of reflected versus incident light. (5) Distinctness of image lack of distortion that the surface causes to reflected images. (6) Sheen amount of low active reflectance(7) Hue the amount of bluish coloration promoting the perception of depth seen in clear films.
This shine on a smooth surface, such as paint or vinyl. (See also matt).
Refers to how shiny a paint coating.
A very high- sheen paint.
A measure of the amount of light reflected off a surface. The more reflection, the higher the gloss. Gloss can be measured with photoelectric devices, which compare the reflected light versus the light originally falling on the surface at a given angle of reflection.
An appearance characteristic of tape backings usually expressed by such terms as glossy low gloss matte, etc.
or gloss level A measurement of the reflection of light off a finished product. Measured using a gloss meter it is expressed as a numerical reading. The higher the gloss level, the shinier the surface.
The degree to which a surface reflects light, generally, the smoother the surface, the higher the gloss.
the property of being smooth and shiny
give a shine or gloss to, usually by rubbing
an asymmetrically coated, transparent and adhesive polyester film for high standard graphic art applications for
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the property that's responsible for a coated paper's shiny or lustrous appearance; also the measure of a sheet's surface reflectivity. Gloss is often associated with quality: higher quality coated papers exhibit higher gloss.
The shine or reflection from a painted surface.
A shiny look, highly reflective of light.
The luster, shininess or reflecting ability of a surface, or the ability of a surface to reflect light regularly. While companies vary in their exact definitions, the following gloss levels are commonly used, in increasing order of gloss: 1. flat (or matte) - 10º on a 60º meter 2. eggshell - 10-20º on a 60º meter 3. satin - 20-35º on a 60º meter 4. semi-gloss - 35-70º on a 60º meter 5. full-gloss - 70º on a 60º meter
A type of oil-based paint that dries to a high sheen.
Gloss can refer to the reflectivity of paper itself or of the printed result on it. Gloss of paper is measured by using a Gardner gloss meter, which measures reflected light at an angle of 75 degrees, and is expressed in Gardner gloss units - the higher the number the glossier the paper surface.
Brightness or luster of a plastic resulting from a smooth surface.
Spectral reflection of light from a surface.
The shiny appearance exhibited by a hard surface floor coated with finish. Visual gloss will vary with the surface porosity, color and viewing angle. Generally, porous floors will have lower gloss than non-porous floors and dark surfaces will appear glossier than light colored surfaces.
A type of Paint finish which has a high Sheen and is highly light reflective
A smooth surface finish that creates shine.
Degree of which a surface reflects light. Shininess, luster, or the ability to reflect in mirror direction. (Glossy surfaces are generally very smooth.)
A surface shininess or luster usually measured at an angle.
Describes the finish, or shine, of paint. There are several levels of gloss, including flat, velvet, eggshell, low luster, semi-gloss, and high gloss. Typically, paint with a high gloss level is more durable.
Gloss is the shininess or glare reflected from the surface of the paper; in paper measurement, it is the specular reflection of light, incident or reflected at a determined degree of angle from the surface of the paper, as compared to a polished plate of black glass. A special instrument which registers the amount of light reflection is used in this test. Papers can range in finishes from matte to dull, satin or soft gloss to glossy or super glossy.
The property of a surface related to its ability to reflect light. The most common type of gloss of interest to appearance attributes is specular gloss. The parameters which must be specified for the determination of this property are the angles of incidence of the light source, the angle of viewing of the gloss and the angular dispersions of the measuring beams.
A paint or enamel that contains a relatively low proportion of pigment and dries to a sheen or luster.
Gloss is the property of the final finish on a model that makes it shiny. A high gloss finish is accomplished both by application of gloss top coats and/or polishing and waxing.
The shine, sheen or luster of the surface of a coating. Specular gloss: the ratio of reflected to incident light at specified angles of incidence. Most common are angles of 20, 60 and 85 degrees. See also sheen.
The "shinyness" of a material as measured by the amount of light reflected from its surface. Alternative term: specular gloss.
Reflectance of light from a painted surface. Measured at different degrees by instruments known as gloss meters.
A characteristic of the surface of paper or film which causes it to reflect light at a given angle.
A type of clay slip used in ceramics by ancient Greeks and Romans that, when fired, imparts a a colorful sheen to the surface.
Luster, sheen, brightness of paint. (see Sheen Descriptions.)
A shiny, glass-like finish. Greenware: Unfired clay forms or shapes.
The shininess or reflectiveness of a coating. Matt paints have low gloss; high gloss paints have very noticeable gloss.
The property that's responsible for a coated paper's shiny or lustrous appearance; also the measure of a sheet's surface reflectivity. see also C1S and C2S
the shine, sheen, or luster of a dried film.
The amount of surface sheen or reflectance of a substrate.
A color gloss, such as Redken Shades EQ, delivers shiny color with no ammonia. It is a demi-permanent color.
A shiny look reflecting light.
Oil or solvent based paint that dries with a gloss finish.
Subjective term used to describe the relative amount and nature of mirror-like (specular) reflection.
A paper's shine or luster.
The ability of a surface to reflect light. Measured by determining the percentage of light reflected from a surface at certain angles.
Surface sheen of stamped foil is determined by a Gardner gloss meter and a sliding scale: 90+ = high gloss; 10+ = super matte to dead flat.
The shininess or reflectiveness of a coating. Flat paints have no gloss; high gloss paints have very noticeable gloss.
paper with a shiny finish.
Either a liquid sealant used to create a glossy effect or a glossy finish on paper and card.
The brightness or luster of the surface; sheen.
Gloss refers to the reflectivity of paper or of the printed matter on it.
A shiny or lustrous appearance on a sheet of paper that is most often due to a coating.
The amount of light reflected off the finish surface. High gloss is rated 80-90° . Semi gloss is rated 50-75° . Satin is rated 30-45° . Rubbed effect is rated 20-25° . Flat sheen is rated 5-15° .
The sheen or ability to reflect light.
Characteristic of paper that reflects a high percentage of light falling on it.
The shiny finish on a smooth surface, such as paint or vinyl. See matte.
The luster or shininess of paints and coatings. Different types of gloss are frequently arbitrarily differentiated, such as sheen, distinctness-of-image gloss, etc. Trade practice recognizes the following gloss levels in increasing order of gloss: flat (or matte)-- practically free from sheen, even when viewed from oblique angles (usually less than 15 on 60-degree meter); eggshell-- usually 20-35 on 60-degree meter; semi-gloss--usually 35-70 on 60-degree meter; full-gloss--smooth and almost mirror-like surface when viewed from all angles, usually above 70 on 60-degree meter.
The degree to which a painted surface possesses the property of reflecting light in a mirror-like manner.
Considered the light reflecting on various objects in the printing industry (e.g., paper, ink, laminates, UV coating, varnish).
A finished surface that has a mirror-type appearance.
Shiny coating applied on paper stock
A measure of the reflected light from the film surface.
Apparent sheen level of the surface material, i.e. flat, low gloss, semi gloss, gloss and full gloss.
The proportion of light reflected from a beam of light falling at an angle on the surface. Gloss may be reduced by increasing pigmentation, changing the types of pigment used (for example, by the use of matting agents), or by chemical additives.
A general term referring to light reflectivity in realtion to paper, ink, varnish, laminants or coating.
A shiny finish that reflects the maximum amount of light.
Describes the luster, shininess or reflecting ability of a surface.
The degree that which a surface reflects light.
A shiny finish on a smooth surface such as vinyl or paint.
Shine or sheen of the finish.
The luster or shininess of paints and coatings are generally classified as flat, semi-gloss, or gloss; the latter has the highest reflecting ability.
A measure of the surface sparkle exhibited by a film. It is critical in situations in which surface appearance is important. An example would be in printed films.xc
The luster or shine of a surface when light is reflected off it. A glossy surface reflects more light than a matte surface.
The shine or lustre of the surface of a material.
The shine or sparkle of a surface. In LDPE film, it is described as the amount of light reflected from the surface.
Light reflected from a surface, specifically the mirror-like appearance of a floor finish film
A shiny coating on paper. Gloss coatings allow very little ink to be absorbed by the paper. This results in the printed material having excellent colour definition (richer colours) and contrast.
A glossy finish is a shiny, reflective finish.
Characteristic of the surface which causes it to reflect light at a given angle. Refer NS & LM Specification Sheet.
Characteristic of paper, ink, or varnish that reflects relatively large amounts of light.
The ability of a paint to reflect images when polished.
A gloss finish produces a shiny and reflective surface on one or both sides of certain coated papers. A higher gloss is usually seen on higher quality coated papers. The gloss finish is produced from compounds added during the paper making process.
The brightness or luster of a highly shined finish.
Regarding sealers; a very shiny surface. Gloss sealer might be the final step to protect your piece from light and water damage.
The ability of the finished surface to reflect light in a mirrorlike manner. The higher the gloss, the more scrubbable and durable the finish. Degrees of gloss include flat, velvet, eggshell, low luster, semi-gloss and high gloss.
Paint comes in a variety of finish gloss levels.
