Topic overview
Glare reduction window film
Glare comes from too much visible light. Films that lower visible light transmission reduce glare — the trade-off is a slightly darker room, so choose the shade by room.
Key points
- Compare Visible Light Transmission (VLT) on data sheets.
- Test samples at the time of day glare is worst.
- Clearer films keep views; darker films cut more glare.
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