You can get a feel for the difference between matte and glossy vinyl by looking at photographs finished in the same way.
Glossy or matte vinyl for mugs.
Which will win in our tests.
Glossy vinyl is highly susceptible to fingerprints.
Is removable matte and the best choice for temporary applications.
Which is best for you to use on your projects.
Glossy vinyl has a similar sheen to black patent leather.
We are experimenting with permanent vinyl and iron on and adding it to some 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.
Glossy vinyl has very smooth finish when compared with matte vinyl.
For vinyl on mugs however you want one that will last a really long time.
If you re just looking for information at a glance i ve put together an easy table showing the differences between the two.
Gloss vinyl is our shiny vinyl and is suitable for both indoor and outdoor application.
Glossy vinyl shows the glare effect in it when the indoor light hits on it.
Matte on the other hand has a textured finish and does not glow or glare under lighting.
The type i used for my experiments is the premium permanent vinyl from cricut.
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Permanent outdoor vinyl is perfect for outdoor signs car decals mugs or other items that will go through the dishwasher.
It is removable from walls but not as easy as matte and may peel paint.
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.
The adhesive on the glossy vinyl is solvent based and meant to be a more permanent option.
It has a smooth finish with a coat of gloss over the color.
Permanent vinyl can be removed but it may do damage to walls paint etc.
There are different types depending on the application.
Is permanent glossy and the best vinyl for outdoor usage.
Since this product repels dirt grime water and adhesives it can be very difficult to use transfer tape with your design we recommend peel and stick method to transfer your design.
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.
Vinyl is available in both glossy and matte finish.