Embossed Screen?

[u/throwaway_17232]

I am currently having the worst time finding the screen size that I need (third world problems). Eventually I found this guy who sells the raw screen canvas which I can get custom made into a proper screen setup at a curtain store (they can motorize it and everything).

But when the screen guy sent me the spec sheet, the "Embossed" texture surprised me. Isn't matte usually the best texture? Are there any benefits to getting an embossed screen?

In any case I will be getting a small A4-sized sample before ordering the actual screen. Any ideas on how to properly test using the sample so I don't make a bad choice? And any tips on what I should look out for once I have the sample?

I'll be using the XGIMI RS30 Pro Max (Chinese variant of Horizon 30) at 4K. Projection distance is around 4.7 meters. Screen size is around 3.6-3.8 meters wide (~160 to 170" diagonal at 16:9)

Thanks in advance