Tag Archives: Gloss

Why Is There 20, 60 and 85 Degrees Gloss?

A common question, “Why Is There 20, 60 and 85 Degrees Gloss?”. There are gloss meters for 20º, 60º and 85º, which one should I use? The guidelines are: For matte finishes use 85° For semi gloss use 60° For high gloss use 20° Gloss is the specular light reflected off a surface. An interaction… Read More »

Measuring Gloss and Haze

Gloss Everyone see gloss and color differently and visual perception is subjective and it differs from people to people. Gloss and color are interaction of light on a surface and is the reflection of light off a surface. The measurement unit for gloss is gloss units (GU). To measure gloss, the correct geometry must be… Read More »