There are different types depending on the application.
Glossy or matte vinyl for mugs.
For instance you want a vinyl design on your wall to come off when you are tired of it so you would need a removable vinyl.
It is removable from walls but not as easy as matte and may peel paint.
Most permanent vinyl has a glossy finish but not all oracal 641 is a matte vinyl with a permanent adhesive.
The type i used for my experiments is the premium permanent vinyl from cricut.
Permanent outdoor vinyl is perfect for outdoor signs car decals mugs or other items that will go through the dishwasher.
Permanent vinyl can be removed but it may do damage to walls paint etc.
Let s take a closer look at the two personalities of matte and gloss and help you to decide which one is right for your business.
For vinyl on mugs however you want one that will last a really long time.
Glossy vinyl shows the glare effect in it when the indoor light hits on it.
If you re just looking for information at a glance i ve put together an easy table showing the differences between the two.
Glossy vinyl has very smooth finish when compared with matte vinyl.
Gloss vinyl is our shiny vinyl and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor application.
It is the best choice for tiles glass blocks windows mirrors and any outdoor surface.
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Glossy vinyl is highly susceptible to fingerprints.
The adhesive on the glossy vinyl is solvent based and meant to be a more permanent option.
Is removable matte and the best choice for temporary applications.
Which will win in our tests.
You can get a feel for the difference between matte and glossy vinyl by looking at photographs finished in the same way.
Which is best for you to use on your projects.
Starcraft matte or glossy uv laminate is excellent for protecting your starcraft inkjet printable adhesive vinyl from uv sun exposure dirt grime water and adhesives.
It has a smooth finish with a coat of gloss over the color.
Matte on the other hand has a textured finish and does not glow or glare under lighting.
Vinyl is available in both glossy and matte finish.
We are experimenting with permanent vinyl and iron on and adding it to some mugs.
Check out our glossy vinyl selection for the very best in unique or custom handmade pieces from our craft supplies tools shops.