{"id":341166,"date":"2025-08-25T07:49:00","date_gmt":"2025-08-25T06:49:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/hunterlab.de\/color-measurement-of-clear-films-with-the-vista-spectrophotometer\/"},"modified":"2026-05-06T09:54:41","modified_gmt":"2026-05-06T08:54:41","slug":"colour-measurement-of-clear-films-with-the-vista-spectrophotometer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/colour-measurement-of-clear-films-with-the-vista-spectrophotometer\/","title":{"rendered":"Color measurement of clear films with the spectrophotometer Vista"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#x201D;1&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.16&#x2033; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#x201D;4.16&#x2033; background_size=&#x201D;initial&#x201D; background_position=&#x201D;top_left&#x201D; background_repeat=&#x201D;repeat&#x201D; locked=&#x201D;off&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;][et_pb_column type=&#x201D;4_4&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.16&#x2033; custom_padding=&#x201D;|||&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D; custom_padding__hover=&#x201D;|||&#x201D;][et_pb_heading title=&#x201D;Determine color and <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> at the same time!&#x201D; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;][\/et_pb_heading][et_pb_video src=&#x201D;https:\/\/hunterlab.de\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/01\/Farbmessung-von-Folien-mit-dem-Spektralphotometer-Vista.mp4&#x2033; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;][\/et_pb_video][et_pb_code disabled_on=&#x201D;on|on|on&#x201D; _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; disabled=&#x201D;on&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;]<iframe width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube-nocookie.com\/embed\/qz76zUKAO7c?si=aLtOzGMryon1XGib&amp;controls=0\" title=\"YouTube video player\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>[\/et_pb_code][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;]<\/p>\n<h5><span style=\"color: #073466;\"><strong>The Vista from HunterLab offers the perfect solution for determining exact color values and the haze value of films at the same time<\/strong><\/span>.<\/h5>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; text_font_size=&#x201D;18px&#x201D; header_3_font=&#x201D;||||||||&#x201D; background_size=&#x201D;initial&#x201D; background_position=&#x201D;top_left&#x201D; background_repeat=&#x201D;repeat&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;]<\/p>\n<p data-start=\"487\" data-end=\"873\">The color quality of <a href=\"https:\/\/hunterlab.de\/branchen\/kunststoffe\/folien\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">plastic films<\/a> is a decisive factor for manufacturers in the <strong data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"622\">packaging industry, medical technology, coatings and building products<\/strong>. Particularly in the case of <strong data-start=\"664\" data-end=\"688\">transparent films<\/strong> &#x2013; such as <strong data-start=\"696\" data-end=\"748\">thermoplastic polyurethane films (TPU films)<\/strong> &#x2013; the determination of <strong data-start=\"832\" data-end=\"850\"><a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a><\/strong> plays a central role in addition to the exact <strong data-start=\"776\" data-end=\"807\">color measurement in <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/transmission\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">transmission<\/a><\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p data-start=\"875\" data-end=\"1081\"><a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/standards\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Standards<\/a> such as <strong data-start=\"886\" data-end=\"900\">ASTM D1003<\/strong> specify how the <strong data-start=\"920\" data-end=\"935\"><a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> measurement<\/strong> is to be carried out. For quality assurance, this means <strong data-start=\"996\" data-end=\"1079\">that color values and <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> must be determined reliably, quickly and in accordance with <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/standards\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">standards<\/a>.<\/strong> <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1312\">Challenge:<\/h2>\n<h2 data-start=\"1146\" data-end=\"1312\">Measure color and haze at the same time<\/h2>\n<p>Until now, <strong data-start=\"1160\" data-end=\"1175\">color measurement<\/strong> and <strong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1195\">hazard measurement<\/strong> were often carried out with separate devices &#x2013; a time-consuming and cost-intensive process.<br data-start=\"1276\" data-end=\"1279\">A solution is required that:<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1513\">\n<li data-start=\"1314\" data-end=\"1374\">provides precise CIE L*a*b* color values in <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/transmission\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">transmission<\/a><\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1375\" data-end=\"1444\">determine the <strong data-start=\"1381\" data-end=\"1409\"><a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> value according to ASTM D1003<\/strong> in the same measurement procedure<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1445\" data-end=\"1513\">enables <strong data-start=\"1452\" data-end=\"1484\">repeatable positioning<\/strong> of the film sample<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;]<\/p>\n<h2 data-start=\"1520\" data-end=\"1561\">Solution: The spectrophotometer Vista<\/h2>\n<p data-start=\"1563\" data-end=\"1773\">The <strong data-start=\"1567\" data-end=\"1605\">HunterLab Vista <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/spectrophotometer\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">spectrophotometer<\/a><\/strong> combines <strong data-start=\"1614\" data-end=\"1645\">color measurement and <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> measurement<\/strong> in a single device. This allows manufacturers of plastic films to make their quality control much more efficient. <\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1796\"> <\/h3>\n<h3 data-start=\"1775\" data-end=\"1796\">Advantages Vista:<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"2127\">\n<li data-start=\"1797\" data-end=\"1867\">\n<p data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1867\"><strong data-start=\"1799\" data-end=\"1849\">Simultaneous measurement of color and <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> values<\/strong> according to ASTM D1003<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1868\" data-end=\"2070\">\n<p data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1918\"><strong data-start=\"1870\" data-end=\"1898\">Simple sample fixation<\/strong> with accessories such as<\/p>\n<ul data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"2070\">\n<li data-start=\"1921\" data-end=\"1971\">\n<p data-start=\"1923\" data-end=\"1971\"><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/transmission\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Transmission<\/a> sample clamp (for thicker films)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1974\" data-end=\"2070\">\n<p data-start=\"1976\" data-end=\"2070\">Foil holder with magnetic mechanism (for thin or elastic foils, crease-free fixation)<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2071\" data-end=\"2127\">\n<p data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2127\"><strong data-start=\"2073\" data-end=\"2098\">Fast measuring process<\/strong> with high repeatability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#x201D;1_2,1_2&#x2033; 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Even slight color deviations or increased <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> can influence the visual effect and product properties. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"680\" data-end=\"739\">&#x2753; What is meant by hazard measurement according to ASTM D1003?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"740\" data-end=\"1041\">The <strong data-start=\"744\" data-end=\"775\"><a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> measurement according to ASTM D1003<\/strong> determines the <strong data-start=\"789\" data-end=\"830\"><a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> of transparent materials<\/strong>. A high <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> value indicates scattering effects of the <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/light\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">light<\/a>, making the film appear &#x201C;milky&#x201D;. For <strong data-start=\"929\" data-end=\"945\">clear films<\/strong>, a low <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> value is crucial to ensure <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/transparency\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">transparency<\/a> and material quality.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1048\" data-end=\"1097\">&#x2753; How are color values measured for films?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1098\" data-end=\"1375\">For <strong data-start=\"1102\" data-end=\"1125\">transparent films<\/strong>, <strong data-start=\"1138\" data-end=\"1169\">color measurement in <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/transmission\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">transmission<\/a><\/strong> is carried out using a <strong data-start=\"1180\" data-end=\"1202\"><a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/spectrophotometer\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">spectrophotometer<\/a> such as the <a href=\"https:\/\/hunterlab.de\/produkte\/farbmessgeraete\/vista\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Vista<\/a> (or the <a href=\"https:\/\/hunterlab.de\/produkte\/farbmessgeraete\/ultrascan-vis\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UltraScan VIS<\/a> as well as the <a href=\"https:\/\/hunterlab.de\/produkte\/farbmessgeraete\/ultrascan-pro\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">UltraScan PRO<\/a>)<\/strong>. <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/light\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">Light<\/a> is passed through the film and the values in <strong data-start=\"1263\" data-end=\"1276\">CIE L*a*b*<\/strong> are calculated from the <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/spectrum\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">spectrum<\/a>. This is the usual procedure for precise color determination in development and quality control.  <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1382\" data-end=\"1438\">&#x2753; Do you have to measure color and haze with two devices?<\/h3>\n<p data-start=\"1439\" data-end=\"1731\">The USVIS\/USPRO measuring devices were already able to determine <a class=\"glossaryLink cmtt_Colorimetry\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/haze\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">haze<\/a> and color together, but this was only possible with manual intervention. With modern solutions such as the <strong data-start=\"1623\" data-end=\"1661\">HunterLab Vista <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/spectrophotometer\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">spectrophotometer<\/a><\/strong>, both values can be recorded fully automatically <strong data-start=\"1686\" data-end=\"1719\">in a single measurement process<\/strong>. <\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;][\/et_pb_divider][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; _module_preset=&#x201D;default&#x201D; global_colors_info=&#x201D;{}&#x201D;]<\/p>\n<h3 data-start=\"1738\" data-end=\"1819\">&#x2753; What advantages does the Vista spectrophotometer offer film manufacturers?<\/h3>\n<ul data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"2113\">\n<li data-start=\"1820\" data-end=\"1896\">\n<p data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1896\"><strong data-start=\"1822\" data-end=\"1863\">Combination of color and hazard measurement<\/strong> according to ASTM D1003 in one device<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1897\" data-end=\"1956\">\n<p data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1956\"><strong data-start=\"1899\" data-end=\"1934\">Fast, repeatable measurement<\/strong> with high <a class=\"glossaryLink\" href=\"https:\/\/www.hunterlab.eu\/en\/glossar\/precision\/\" data-mobile-support=\"0\" data-gt-translate-attributes='[{\"attribute\":\"data-cmtooltip\", \"format\":\"html\"}]' tabindex=\"0\" role=\"link\">precision<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"1957\" data-end=\"2043\">\n<p data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"2043\"><strong data-start=\"1959\" data-end=\"1987\">Simple sample fixation<\/strong> for thick and thin films using suitable holders<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li data-start=\"2044\" data-end=\"2113\">\n<p data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2113\"><strong data-start=\"2046\" data-end=\"2076\">Time and cost savings<\/strong> thanks to fully automatic measuring process<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_divider _builder_version=&#x201D;4.27.4&#x2033; 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