3M Window Film Specifications
Do you need to incorporate 3M window film products into the design phase of your building? The following performance characteristics and specifications may be helpful.
3M Sun Control Films – Classic Series
Affinity 15 |
A dual-reflective film with a 15% light transmission. |
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Affinity 30 |
A dual-reflective film with a 30% light transmission. |
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Silver P-18 |
A silver reflective film with a 20% light transmission. When installed on tinted glass this film typically augments the glass’ existing color. |
3M Sun Control Films – Select Series
Night Vision 15 |
Known as Night Vision because the reflectivity commonly associated with window film has been greatly reduced, inside and outside, day and night. This is the darkest version with a 15% light transmission. |
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Night Vision 25 |
Known as Night Vision because the reflectivity commonly associated with window film has been greatly reduced, inside and outside, day and night. This is the second darkest (or second lightest) version with a 25% light transmission. |
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Night Vision 35 |
Known as Night Vision because the reflectivity commonly associated with window film has been greatly reduced, inside and outside, day and night. This is the lightest version with a 35% light transmission. |
3M Sun Control Films – Prestige Series
Prestige 20 |
The ultimate in heat rejection (offering 97% between 900-1,000 nm) and aesthetics (virtually clear and colorless). This is the darkest version with a 20% light transmission. |
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Prestige 40 |
The ultimate in heat rejection (offering 97% between 900-1,000 nm) and aesthetics (virtually clear and colorless). This is the darkest version with a 40% light transmission. |
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Prestige 50 |
The ultimate in heat rejection (offering 97% between 900-1,000 nm) and aesthetics (virtually clear and colorless). This is the second darkest version with a 50% light transmission. |
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Prestige 60 |
The ultimate in heat rejection (offering 97% between 900-1,000 nm) and aesthetics (virtually clear and colorless). This is the second lightest version with a 60% light transmission. |
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Prestige 70 |
The ultimate in heat rejection (offering 97% between 900-1,000 nm) and aesthetics (virtually clear and colorless). This is the lightest version with a 70% light transmission. |
3M Sun Control Window Films - Prestige Exterior Series
3M Prestige Exterior 20 |
3M Prestige Exterior Series offers impressive exterior durability, heat rejection, and UV protection and can become carbon negative in as little as six months. This film is the darkest of the Prestige Exterior Series, allowing 20% visual light transmission and providing 77% glare reduction. |
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3M Prestige Exterior 40 |
3M Prestige Exterior Series offers impressive exterior durability, heat rejection, and UV protection and can become carbon negative in as little as six months. This film is the second darkest in the series, allowing 40% visual light transmissions and providing 53% glare reduction. |
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3M Prestige Exterior 70 |
3M Prestige Exterior Series offers impressive exterior durability, heat rejection, and UV protection and can become carbon negative in as little as six months. This film allows for 70% visible light transmission and provides 20% glare reduction. |
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3M Prestige Exterior 90 |
3M Prestige Exterior Series offers impressive exterior durability, heat rejection, and UV protection and can become carbon negative in as little as six months. This film is the lightest film in the series, offering 88% visible light transmission. |
3M Sun Control Films – Insulating Series
Low E 20 |
3M Low E 20 reduces glare, rejects up to 71% of solar heat, improves insulation, and lowers energy bills year-round, with a potential payback period of 3 years. Low E 20 provides 77% glare reduction. These films come in different tint levels to meet your needs, with Low E 20 being the darker tint of the 3M insulating series. |
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Low E 35 |
3M Low E 35 reduces glare, rejects up to 72% of solar heat, improves insulation, and lowers energy bills year-round, with a potential payback period of 3 years. Low E 35 provides 71% glare reduction. These films come in different tint levels to meet your needs, with Low E 35 being the lighter tint of the 3M insulating series. |
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Low E 70 |
3M Low E 70 reduces solar heat gain in warmer months and improves insulation to retain warmth in cooler months, providing potential savings on heating and cooling costs. Low E 70 provides up to 17% glare reduction and rejects up to 99% of UV rays to prolong the life of furnishings and flooring. |
N/A |
3M Safety & Security – Ultra Protection Series
ULTRA S800 |
A clear 8 mil (.008”) security film that is made of micro-thin layers of cross-woven polyester. This film is the ultimate performer and is ideal for fragment retention, hurricane protection, and combating smash and grab crime. |
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ULTRA Prestige S50 |
A film that combines 3M’s most sophisticated window film technologies: nano and multi-layered. This film is ideal for sun control and security (fragment retention, hurricane protection, and combating smash and grab crime). This is the security film version of Prestige 50. This is the darkest version with a 50% light transmission. |
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ULTRA Prestige S70 |
A film that combines 3M’s most sophisticated window film technologies: nano and multi-layered. This film is ideal for sun control and security (fragment retention, hurricane protection, and combating smash and grab crime). This is the security film version of Prestige 70. This is the lightest version with a 70% light transmission. |
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ULTRA Night Vision S25 |
A tinted 4 mil (.004”) Night Vision security film that is made of 28 micro-thin layers of cross-woven polyester. This film is ideal for fragment retention, hurricane protection, and combating smash and grab crime. This is the security film version of Night Vision 25. |
3M Safety & Security Series
Safety Silver S20 |
A silver reflective 8 mil (.008”) security film that is made of PET polyester. |
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Safety Series S80 |
This clear film is 8 mils thick with a powerful adhesive that helps hold glass fragments in place if a window is shattered. Mitigate hazards from flying glass and increase security against burglaries while protecting against UV rays. |
3M Safety & Security – Anti Graffiti Series
Anti-Graffiti 4 |
Installed on glass surfaces that are vulnerable to graffiti, this film is designed to be easily removed and replaced. An inexpensive alternative to replacing graffiti-laden glass. |
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Anti-Graffiti 6 |
Installed on glass surfaces that are vulnerable to graffiti, this film is designed to be easily removed and replaced. An inexpensive alternative to replacing graffiti-laden glass. |
3M Safety & Security – Attachment Systems
Impact Protection Adhesive |
3M Safety & Security Impact Protection Attachment (IPA) Sealant improves the overall performance of 3M Safety and Security Window Films. |
3M Fasara Glass Finishes
Aerina |
Gradation Pattern: Changes transparency from one side to the other. |
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Altair |
Fabric Pattern: Japanese paper design decoration. |
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Arpa |
Stripe Pattern: Vertical stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Arpa Black |
Stripe Pattern: Vertical stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Astral Silver |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
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Aura 9 |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
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Chamonix |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
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Cielo |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
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Essen |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
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Fine |
Stripe Pattern: Vertical stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Fine Crystal |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
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Glace |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
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Illumina |
Gradation Pattern: Changes transparency from one side to the other. |
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Illumina Glace |
Gradation Pattern: Changes transparency from one side to the other. |
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Illumina Glace for Plastic |
Gradation Pattern: Changes transparency from one side to the other. Suitable for plastic. |
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Illumina Silver |
Gradation Pattern: Changes transparency from one side to the other. |
N/A |
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Kanon |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
N/A |
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Kenun |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
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Lattice |
Border Pattern: Horizontal stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Lattice Glace |
Border Pattern: Horizontal stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Lausanne |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
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Leise |
Border Pattern: Horizontal stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Linen |
Fabric Pattern: Japanese paper design decoration. |
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Lontano |
Gradation Pattern: Changes transparency from one side to the other. |
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Luce |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
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Luna 6 |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
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Luna 9 |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
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Mat Crystal-i |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
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Mat Crystal 2 |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. Suitable for exterior use. |
N/A |
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Milky Crystal |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. Suitable for exterior use. |
N/A |
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Milano (Milky White) |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
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Nokto |
Stripe Pattern: Vertical stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Opaque White |
Frost/Mat Pattern: Matte film with Japanese paper design decoration |
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Oslo |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
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Oslo for Plastic |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. Suitable for plastic. |
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Paracell |
Border Pattern: Horizontal stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Pixela |
Border Pattern: Horizontal stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Prism Astral Silver |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
N/A |
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Prism Noir |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
N/A |
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Prism Silver |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
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Radius |
Stripe Pattern: Vertical stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Rikyu |
Fabric Pattern: Japanese paper design decoration. |
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Robe |
Gradation Pattern: Changes transparency from one side to the other. |
N/A |
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Safu |
Gradation Pattern: Changes transparency from one side to the other. |
N/A |
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Sagano |
Fabric Pattern: Japanese paper design decoration. |
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San Marino (Milky White) |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
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Seattle |
Stripe Pattern: Vertical stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Seattle Fine |
Stripe Pattern: Vertical stripes create geometric patterns. |
N/A |
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Shizuku |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
N/A |
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Shutie |
Stripe Pattern: Vertical stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Shutie Black |
Stripe Pattern: Vertical stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Silver 1 |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
N/A |
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Slat |
Border Pattern: Horizontal stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Slat Glace |
Border Pattern: Horizontal stripes create geometric patterns. |
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Transparent for Glace |
Frost/Mat/Metallic Pattern: Solid colors of varying transparencies and textures. |
N/A |
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Tsurugi |
Gradation Pattern: Changes transparency from one side to the other. |
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Vega |
Fabric Pattern: Japanese paper design decoration. |
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Venetian |
Gradation Pattern: Changes transparency from one side to the other. |
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Vista |
Prism/Dot Pattern: Prisms or dots create geometric patterns. |
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Yamato |
Fabric Pattern: Japanese paper design decoration. |
3M Crystal Finishes
Frosted Crystal |
Decorative vinyl film that provides a frosted, textured look. | N/A | |
Dusted Crystal |
Decorative vinyl film that provides a frosted, untextured look. |
N/A |
3M Scotchcal Glass Finishes
Black Electrocut |
Black film (with black adhesive) that allows in some visible light (not entirely opaque) yet allows for 0% visibility. |
N/A |
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White Electrocut |
White film (with white adhesive) that allows in some visible light (not entirely opaque) yet allows for 0% visibility. |
N/A |
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Black Blockout |
Black opaque film (with white adhesive) that allows for 0% visibility. Usually approved for double pane glass. |
N/A |
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White Blockout |
White film (with black adhesive) that allows for 0% visibility. Usually approved for double pane glass. |
N/A |
3M Exterior Series
3M Sun Control Prestige Exterior Series |
Featuring exterior durability, this film offers a high visual light transmission for excellent aesthetics, low interior and exterior reflectivity to maintain the exterior appearance, and improved comfort and savings. |
N/A |
3M Safety & Security Exterior Safety Series |
Designed for exterior applications featuring exterior durability, this glass fragment retention film protects against spontaneous breakage, seismic events, and low-force glass impacts. |
Classic Series: Silver 15 Exterior |
Featuring exterior durability, this film offers a high visual light transmission for excellent aesthetics, low interior and exterior reflectivity to maintain the exterior appearance, and improved comfort and savings. |
N/A |