matte finish; silk-textured surface
Refers to a non-glossy, finely textured surface resembling silk, commonly used for photographic prints or paper.
This photograph has a matte finish.
絹目の紙に印刷すると、落ち着いた印象になります。
Printing on silk-textured paper gives a subdued impression.
Compound of 絹 (silk) and 目 (texture/grain), literally 'silk grain', referring to a fine, non-glossy surface.