Sunlight through glass brings in heat and glare. Solar control film blocks most of that heat before it gets inside, so rooms stay cooler and the air-conditioning runs less. The glass still looks clear, so you keep the daylight and the view.
In Pakistan's climate, untreated windows drive solar heat into every room they face. Air-conditioning fights a losing battle, bills climb, and the seats nearest to the windows become unusable in the afternoon.
Solar film works at the molecular level to reflect and absorb infrared, the invisible part of sunlight you feel as heat, while letting visible daylight through. The room stays bright; the heat stays out.
Solar control film rejects up to 80% of the sun's total energy and up to 97% of infrared, cutting cooling costs and glare. It does all this while staying clear, so the room stays bright and the view stays sharp.
Four ways untreated glass works against you in Pakistan's climate, and the film that fixes each one.
South- and west-facing rooms bake through the afternoon and stay warm long after the sun moves on.
Harsh sunlight washes out monitors, TVs and screens, straining eyes in offices and living rooms alike.
Air-conditioning runs harder and longer to fight the heat coming through untreated glass.
Invisible UV bleaches furniture, floors, fabrics and artwork a little more every sunny day.
Glare on screens fades away, the space stays comfortable right up to the window, and up to 99% UV rejection slows fading and protects your interiors.
You lose the heat and the glare, not the light.
Drag the handle to compare. Solar film turns the harsh glare and heat on the left into the calm, clear light on the right, same glass, same view.
Less solar gain through the glass means the air-conditioning runs less to hold temperature, lowering energy costs on hot, sunny elevations.
Harsh sun on monitors and TVs disappears, so workspaces and living rooms stay usable all day without blinds drawn.
Up to 99% UV rejection slows the fading of flooring, furniture, artwork and merchandise, and protects skin near the glass.
These are the ranges our solar films deliver in the field, matched to your glass and orientation at the survey. It is the performance we have installed across Pakistan since 2000.
The range runs from near-clear spectrally-selective films to deep reflective architectural tints, including tinted safety films that cool as they strengthen. Open any film for its full specification.
Sun control taken to another level. A nano-multilayer film that rejects heat-producing infrared while staying remarkably clear at 70% VLT, comfort and energy savings without darkening the glass.
Blocks the sun's heat and glare by day, yet a low interior reflectivity keeps your view out clear at night. Strong privacy with none of the mirror-box feeling after dark.
A high-performance silver architectural film, the most efficient sun-control film 3M makes. Built for buildings where heat reduction is the priority, with an abrasion-resistant coating for durability.
A tinted anti-shatter film that pairs glass retention with serious solar performance, 43% heat rejection and strong glare control at a deep 6% VLT.
A metalized silver micro-dot film that rejects 52% of solar energy while the dot pattern keeps the glass readable and transparent. Applies inside or out.
An exterior ceramic film that rejects 71% of infrared and 66% of total solar energy while passing 72% of daylight. The right pick for double-glazed and Low-E units, which take film on the outside face to avoid thermal stress. The faint grey-blue cast all but disappears on the facade.
An exterior IR film in an extra-clear finish that rejects 56% of solar energy while leaving the look of the glass essentially unchanged. Suits every glass type, including double-glazed and Low-E units that need outside application.
A ceramic interior film in a transparent blue tint that blocks 82% of infrared while passing 80% of daylight. Rooms stay bright and views stay natural on both sides of the glass; the heat load drops by 62%.
A semi-reflective solar film that clings by static with no adhesive, so it lifts off cleanly in winter and goes back up in summer. Practical heat and glare control for rented spaces and seasonal rooms.
An interior IR film with a light golden cast that blocks 55% of infrared and 52% of total solar energy while passing 70% of daylight. Rated for every glass type, laminated and large double-glazed units included, so one film can cover a mixed facade.
An exterior silver film delivering 79% solar rejection, the strongest continuing line in the Reflectiv external range. Crystal PET at 85 microns, suitable for every glass type including large double-glazed units. Built for west-facing facades under full afternoon sun.
A deep 17% VLT in the sputtered Infusion Pro range for glare-heavy facades. Rejects about 79% of solar energy with 100% UV and near-total infrared control in a neutral, low-reflective finish.
Sputtered-nickel film with a porous structure that dries fast and resists oxidation and hydrolysis. The deepest Infusion tint at 20% VLT for the highest heat rejection with a neutral, low-reflective finish.
A balanced 32% VLT in the durable Infusion Pro range, high heat rejection and 100% UV protection with the neutral colour and low reflectivity these sputtered films are known for.
The brightest Infusion Pro at 63% VLT for spaces that need maximum daylight with meaningful heat and 99% UV rejection. Neutral, low-reflectivity finish.
A safety film that strengthens glass and rejects heat at the same time, 59% TSER with a clear ceramic tint, holding glass together during impact while keeping interiors cool.
A 125-micron tinted film that strengthens glass and rejects heat together. Holds shards in place on impact while cutting 73% of solar energy at a private 15% VLT.
An interior silver-metallized film that rejects 75% of solar energy, strong heat and glare control where the film must go on the inside face. For single, tempered and smaller double-glazed panes.
Advanced inorganic pigments with cesium and tungsten oxide deliver high heat rejection with low haze and glare. A neutral 30% tint for offices and facades that need cooling without a heavy mirror look.
Nano-ceramic technology milled to ~10nm for exceptional clarity. Rejects essentially all infrared and UV (100%) while keeping a bright 60% VLT, premium heat control that stays clear.
A silver reflective film for maximum sun control and privacy at a deep 8% VLT, 80% heat rejection and 100% UV blocking with a mirrored architectural finish.
A photochromic film for vehicle glazing, fitted on the inside of the glass. It darkens as sunlight strengthens and goes clear again in shade, so the tint tracks the light through the day. It rejects 92% of infrared and 99% of ultraviolet. This is an automotive film, not an architectural one, and it is fitted and quoted at the studio per vehicle. Reflectiv still lists it; we are not holding stock, so ask us about lead time or a fixed-tint alternative.
An exterior IR film in a grey-blue, extra-clear tint that rejects 62% of solar energy without visibly darkening the glass. Reflectiv has retired this line; we fit remaining stock while it lasts, and IR 80X continues the clear exterior family.
A sputter-metallized exterior silver film rejecting 83% of solar energy, the highest figure we have carried on an external silver. It reflects 68% of solar energy straight off the facade, holding the g-value down to 0.15. Discontinued line; a strong buy while our stock lasts.
An exterior silver film that rejects 59% of solar energy, reflecting 35% back before it reaches the glass. A thicker 115-micron construction with a classic reflective facade finish. Discontinued line; remaining stock installed while it lasts.
An exterior film in metallic grey that rejects 79% of solar energy at a g-value of 0.21. A neutral architectural finish for facades that need serious cooling without a silver mirror look. Discontinued line, available while stock lasts.
The darkest Infusion Pro at 11% VLT for west-facing glass under hard afternoon sun. Rejects around 80% of solar energy with 100% UV and infrared control in a neutral tone.
A light 51% VLT that keeps interiors bright while still rejecting two-thirds of solar energy. Neutral colour, fast drying and excellent durability.
An interior film in bronze metallic that rejects 72% of solar energy and reflects 37% of it away. Warm daytime privacy and glare control with a classic bronze facade tone. Discontinued line, installed while stock lasts.
A 28% VLT ceramic film with near-total infrared and UV rejection. Cuts solar heat hard while keeping a clean, low-reflective finish for facades and living spaces.
A 52% VLT ceramic film that balances daylight and heat control for offices and homes. High UV protection and low glare without a heavy or reflective look.
A clear 67% VLT nano-ceramic film for rooms that must stay bright. Steady heat rejection with 100% UV protection and low haze, so daylight and views stay natural.
A very clear 74% VLT ceramic film for spaces that must stay bright, solid heat rejection and 99% UV protection with almost no change to the daylight coming in.
The right tint and side of glass depend on orientation and glazing type, confirmed at a site survey.
High-performance films reject between 50% and 80% of total solar energy (TSER), and up to 97% of infrared, the part of sunlight you feel as heat. The result is noticeably cooler rooms and fewer hot spots near the glass.
No. Spectrally-selective films such as 3M Prestige and TotalGard Ceramic reject heat while staying clear, keeping 60-70% visible light. You lose the heat, not the daylight or the view.
Yes. By cutting solar heat gain through the glass, the air-conditioning runs less to hold the same temperature. Savings are largest on east and west-facing glass and large glazed areas.
It can, but double-glazed and Low-E units are heat-sensitive and the wrong film can cause thermal stress. We use externally-applied films such as Reflectiv IR-X and SOL ranges on these units, confirmed during a site survey.
On ordinary single glazing the risk is very low. Thermal stress only becomes a concern on heat-sensitive units such as double-glazed and Low-E glass, or where a pane is heavily shaded in part. We assess the glass type, size and shading on a site survey and match a compatible film, often externally applied on sensitive units, so the glass is protected rather than stressed.
Yes. By cutting the light and heat coming through the glass, solar film noticeably reduces glare on TVs, monitors and phones near windows. Tinted and spectrally-selective films are especially effective for bright, screen-heavy spaces such as offices and living rooms.
Book a site survey and we'll recommend the right solar film for your orientation, glazing and budget.