Looking Back at 2014...

The Window Film Company is proud of the range of solutions it is able to offer. Advances in print and film technology mean that products are suitable for an ever increasing range of uses, in an almost limitless list of locations and as we approach the end of another busy year, it’s an excellent chance to look back on some of the work that’s been carried out and some of the trends that have emerged during the last 12 months.

Broadly speaking, the products offered by The Window Film Company can be split into two categories; functional and decorative. The functional films are used to solve issues such as excess heat, safety, security and privacy whilst decorative products such as printed graphics, bespoke digital wallpaper and coloured film continue to grow in popularity.

Solar control film continues to be a widely used product, with the range of benefits it delivers ensuring continued popularity. Available in a number of different grades and finishes, the film works by reflecting or absorbing a percentage of the suns energy. By preventing excess solar energy from entering premises, rooms are kept at a moderate and enjoyable temperature. In addition to heat, the sun can cause other difficulties such as fading or glare, and with glass a continually popular material in the construction of residential and commercial properties, solar control film has remained a hugely popular product throughout 2014.

Anyone who is responsible for a building needs to be aware of building regulations, with a number of stipulations involving glass and glazing. This means that safety film and manifestation have continued to be popular amongst clients seeking to ensure their windows meet the appropriate legislation.

Specialist films such as Amber 81 (for high level UV protection) and anti-graffiti film have grown in popularity as awareness and understanding has grown as to what can be achieved with these films. Amber 81 is widely used for medical and photography purposes, whilst anti-graffiti has been embraced by shop owners looking for a way to protect their shop fronts from malicious and potentially expensive damage.

Throughout the year solutions for privacy have remained a common request, with Frostbrite frosted film the most popular choice of film due to its stylish, contemporary finish, durability and effectiveness. By giving glass the appearance of acid-etched or sandblasted glazing, vision is prevented from both sides without sacrificing natural light.

Frostbrite also benefits from being an excellent surface on which to print, allowing for the creation of bespoke privacy solutions. Such bespoke print has continued to be a growth area, with clients incorporating print on a range of media in a seemingly ever increasing variety of situations. In using state of the art print technology, The Window Film Company has been able to reproduce full colour graphics on a range of materials including vinyls, optically clear film and digital wallpaper.

In summary, it has been a busy and varied year with established favourites and cutting edge new products serving to meet the needs of an ever increasing and creative client base.  For details on what The Window Film Company can do for you during 2015, get in touch by calling 01494 794477 today.

MORE INFORMATION AND FURTHER READING:

• Solar Control Films
• Safety Films
• Manifestation and Legislation
• Amber 81 (UV Protection Film)
• Anti-Graffiti Film
• Privacy Films