Large areas of glass are beautiful, but they often let in more heat and glare than the home can handle. Solar and glare‑control window films provide a discreet, always‑active way to restore comfort without altering the architecture.
Film technology has evolved from reflective aluminium sputtered layers to today’s micro‑layered, metal‑free 3M Prestige range. Prestige exterior is our flagship choice for its clarity, longevity, and ability to improve glazing performance without adding reflectivity. It’s the ideal upgrade for architectural homes that struggle with heat gain.
For different needs, we also offer reflective, dual‑reflective, and low‑reflective films.
Options like 3M All Seasons work internally when external access or compatibility is limited, while 3M Night Vision reduces the night-time mirror effect. 3M Neutral films provide balanced performance with a softer aesthetic. We also offer a low light transmission range for helping to tackle screen glare and eye discomfort.
Solar Control Window Film Heritage
Solar control window film has its roots in pioneering 3M innovation, originally developed through material science breakthroughs connected to NASA‑related research programmes. What began as a solution for managing extreme solar heat in aerospace environments gradually evolved into a refined architectural technology. As homeowners sought performance without changing the appearance of their glass, new generations of films were engineered, bringing high‑performance solar control into everyday living spaces.
It depends on the technology.
Prestige PR70X/PR90X are virtually invisible.
Dual‑Reflective and Silver films darken the glass to varying degrees, with Global Dual 05 being the darkest.
3M All Seasons 35 keeps rooms bright while still delivering strong heat rejection.
The film is rarely the weak point. Most issues come from installation errors such as contamination, tight edges, or corners lifting as they touch the glazing framework.
Its so important that installations are not rushed and the windows are intensively cleaned prior to installing the film.
3M Prestige is more advanced, more subtle, lasts longer, rejects more near‑infrared heat, and doesn’t affect mobile signals. It delivers performance without the mirrored look.
Absolutely. Silver 20, 35 and 50 Exterior deliver exceptional heat rejection for the cost, making them the most powerful budget‑friendly solar control solution. The compromise is a more mirrored appearance than Prestige.
Prestige lasts longer, looks more natural, will not affect mobile signals, and performs better at rejecting near-infrared heat.
Yes.
Prestige Exterior is one of the few films warrantied for sloped and horizontal glass.
All Seasons 35 is commonly used internally on roof glazing where external access is impossible or where self‑cleaning coatings prevent external installation.
Only external films. Internal reflective films should never be applied to triple glazing due to thermal stress risk.
Because they stop the solar energy before it enters the glass. This prevents the glass from heating up, reduces thermal stress, and delivers significantly higher heat rejection for the same visible light level.
3M Alll Seasons 35 is engineered with advanced alloys that work safely with modern double glazing, offering better daylight, better infrared rejection, and reduced thermal stress. Silver films are cheaper but rely on older aluminium technology and are less balanced for today’s glass.
Yes. Darker Dual‑Reflective films (05 or 15), Silver 20, and All Seasons 35 all provide strong glare reduction. They’re ideal for TV rooms, offices, home cinemas and any space where bright daylight makes screens uncomfortable.
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