Window Films

Introduction

Window films are in the main, attached to existing glass.

Window films are made from highly refined, micro thin polyester, that range in thickness from 25 microns to over 300 microns. These films have many functions but the two most common uses are:

• Safety
• Solar Control

Safety films are normally optically clear. Once PROPERLY FITTED safety films are attached to existing glass they will hold the glass in place in the even of, for example, a person accidentally falling against such protected glass. Even in the event of a bomb blast, the glass is held in place (although the glass itself may break) thereby protecting persons and property against "shards" (literally flying spears) of glass, which would otherwise travel at high speed, tearing through everything in its path.

Solar control films are (in the main) reflective and they reject heat and glare from the sun as well as stopping up to 99.9% of ultra violet light.

These films usually contain metalised layers which are placed within the polyester, the silver versions looking “mirror like” during daylight hours.

Safety films can also be solar reflective, or more neutral, depending on the need.

Other Uses

Other uses for window film include:

• Privacy - obtainable with opaque and solar films
• Decorative - many types of design can be cut into, or placed on the film

Decoration can include manifestation marks which are used on doors etc. to warn people of the presence of glass. Shop signs can also be done. Glass tinting adds a touch of class to a car!