Question

What is the Finish - What does finish mean??

Accepted Answer

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

LS - What does LS stand for?

Definition of LS: