| Product code | GF-ARC-NIC-20 |
|---|---|
| What does this mean? The same film performs differently on different glazing. The figures below are for the glass shown here. | Double glazing 3 + 6 + 3 mm |
| What does this mean? How much visible light passes through the glass with the film on. The lower the number, the darker the glass. | 19% |
| What does this mean? How much the film reduces glare from the sun compared with clear glass. Higher means more comfortable eyes. | 77% |
| What does this mean? How much ultraviolet is blocked. UV fades interiors and ages skin; most Global films block over 99%. | >99% |
| What does this mean? How much light the film reflects, seen from outside. High numbers look like a mirror. In Greece, car films above 25% are not allowed. | 35% |
| What does this mean? How much of the sun's total energy stays out. The most useful number for heat. | 55% |
| What does this mean? The share of the sun's heat that still gets in through the glass, from 0 to 1. Lower means a cooler room. | 0.45 |
| What does this mean? How fast heat escapes through the glass in winter, in W/m²K. Lower means better insulation. | 0.45 W/m²K |
| What does this mean? Film thickness. 1 mil = 25.4 µm. Window films are 1–2 mil; paint protection film is around 7.5 mil. | 2 mil |
| What does this mean? Metal-free films don't affect GPS, mobile, radio or keyless entry. Metallised films can interfere with signals. | Metal-free |
The Skin Cancer Foundation's recommendation refers exclusively to protection from ultraviolet (UV) radiation and does not imply prevention or cure of any condition.
| Product | VLT | Glare − | Ext. reflectance | TSER | SHGC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19% | 77% | 35% | 55% | 0.45 | |
| 31% | 62% | 25% | 46% | 0.54 | |
| 19% | 77% | 37% | 64% | 0.36 |
