A modern interior with a large expanse of glazing overlooking a garden. The glazing has been fitted with glare reduction window film.

Protect against fading with UV protection window film

Fading is often caused by prolonged exposure to UV rays and solar radiation passing through your windows. Our residential fade reducing window films are engineered to block up to 99 percent of harmful UV rays while maintaining visible light and clear views. This helps preserve the appearance of upholstery, carpets, wooden flooring and artwork for longer.

Wide range of finishes

Choose from discreet, optically clear UV films or combined solar control options depending on your needs.

Block up to 99% of UV rays

Specialist UV protection films significantly reduce the primary cause of fading.

DIY or professional installation

Available to purchase for self installation or fitted by our experienced nationwide teams.

  • Invisible UV protection

    Our Clear UV window film will block 99% of the sun's UV rays without changing the appearance of your glass.

  • One film, multiple benefits

    Many fade reduction films also help reduce excess heat and glare.

  • Easy installation

    Available with simple fitting instructions for DIY installation.

  • Professional fitting service

    Our experienced installers provide nationwide residential fitting for UV protection window film.

How does fade protection window film work?

Ultraviolet radiation is one of the biggest contributors to interior fading. By filtering out the majority of UV rays before they enter your home, fade protection window film helps reduce long term damage to furnishings and finishes.

Certain films can also reduce glare and solar heat gain, providing additional comfort benefits alongside UV protection.

What causes fading?

Fading is caused by several factors, with ultraviolet light being the single biggest contributor. UV rays account for around 40 percent of the fading process. Visible light and solar heat also play a role over time.

When sunlight passes through untreated glazing, it gradually breaks down dyes and fibres in flooring, upholstery, artwork and soft furnishings. Specialist UV protection window film helps block up to 99 percent of harmful UV rays, significantly slowing this process without dramatically changing the appearance of your glass.

By reducing UV exposure at the source, fade reduction window film provides long term protection for your interiors.

A pie chart showing the main causes of fading. These are UV light, Visible light, heat and miscellaneous. UV light is shown as being the biggest contributing factor at 40%.

Get additional protection

For increased protection against fading, we also offer combined solar control and anti fade window films. These films reduce UV rays while also cutting down excess heat and bright light.

This means you not only protect furnishings from fading, but also improve comfort by reducing glare and managing solar gain. With a variety of grades and finishes available, we can recommend a solution that suits both your performance requirements and the look of your home.

Modern room with large skylights and glass doors leading to a garden. Fade reduction window film has been applied to the glazing.
  • Protect your interiors from sun damage
  • Reduce fading without darkening your rooms
  • Professional or DIY installation available

Protect what matters most

Interior furnishings represent a significant investment. Wooden flooring, bespoke joinery, fabrics and artwork can all suffer irreversible damage from prolonged sun exposure.

Applying fade reducing window film is a practical and cost effective way to help preserve colour, texture and finish for longer. The film works continuously once installed, providing ongoing protection throughout the year.

A luxury living room with uv protection window film applied to the Georgian windows to help reduce fading.

Get advice from our experts

Our full range of residential UV protection and fade reducing window films is available to buy online or through our experienced team. We are happy to discuss your glazing type, orientation and exposure levels to help you choose the right film.

If required, we can provide fitting guidance for DIY installation or arrange professional nationwide installation. We can also supply film samples so you can assess the appearance on your glass before committing.

Glass doors in a residential property, looking out onto a garden. Fade reduction window film has been applied to the glass.

DIY or fully installed? The choice is yours...

UV protection window film can be installed as a DIY project, using only a few basic tools and with no prior experience. Full fitting instructions are supplied with each order, while video fitting instructions are available to view online.

The Window Film Company also offers a nationwide installation service, with our team of fully trained fitters available to fit the film of your choice at the time of your choice.

For more information about this service, to get a no obligation quote or for more information on how window film can help with the fight against fading, call us on 01494 794477.

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