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If there is one definite menace to many a workplace’s fabrics and furnishings such as its curtains, carpets, furniture, floors and artworks, it is the ultraviolet (UV) rays produced by the sun. Unfortunately, once the damage that UV causes occurs, it cannot be reversed, but by being proactive, you can help to prevent it ahead of time.
Yes, we’re referring to our own UV control, anti-fade window film here at Opalux – but which type of such film from our acclaimed product range is likely to serve your needs best?
We offer impressive levels of standard UV protection
Even our ‘standard’ UV protection window film is far from standard, with all of our polyester window films containing UV absorbers that enable 99% of harmful UV rays to be blocked.
Strictly speaking, it is actually 99% of UV rays in the 300 to 380-nanometer solar spectrum range that are blocked by this standard UV protection film.
But formidable enhanced protection is also available
When a further level of UV protection is needed against UV rays of up to 400 nanometres or more, you may be interested in our specialist museum grade films that come in the form of an optically clear film, with additional solar control properties also able to be specified.
There may be healthcare applications for certain skincare conditions that necessitate this heightened degree of UV control, so we would always advise affected customers to get in touch with the Opalux customer services department for additional information and guidance.
Finally, why not ask us about our super-enhanced UV protection?
If you suspect that your given application will require the use of the very greatest UV protection, you may wish to enquire about our amber UV control film, which blocks out the blue part of the spectrum present in natural and artificial light.
There are various laboratory, photographic, pharmaceutical and manufacturing processes – such as the assembly of circuit boards – that are sensitive to this portion of the spectrum. The end user may even find they require multiple layers of our super-enhanced UV protection film, which is why they should examine samples first.
Always consult the Opalux technical department for assistance when you are attempting to choose the most suitable UV protection window film for your application. Call 0845 026 1125 or email our team today.