How does Switchable Smart Film Work?

Switchable Smart Film allows any glass to transform from a simple passive surface into an active smart material. Switchable Smart Film technologies allow glass to change from on (clear) to off (frosted) with an electrical charge for a truly dynamic and multifunctional glass application. 

Sometimes used interchangeably with the terms Smart Glass, Electric Tinting Glass or Privacy Glass, Smart Film is essentially the same thing. Some manufacturers define Smart Film as a film with an adhesive that is applied to existing glass, while others also use smart film to refer to switchable film that is laminated between two pieces of glass. 

Is Switchable Smart Film right for your project?

PDLC Switchable Films with an adhesive side are best used when you want to transform existing glass into Smart Glass instantly. These films are literally stuck onto an existing glass, and connected to a wall switch (or smart phone application) and controller, allowing glass to turn on and off for privacy, solar control, and to act as a switchable projection screen. This type of switchable glass film is ideal for renovations where the glass in a project is not being replaced, or to simply freshen up minimalist designs by removing curtains and using a high tech switchable privacy film solution instead. Adhesive switchable films can also be cut into different shapes which creates a unique touch or fits even the most advanced designs. Switchable films that are laminated into glass during fabrication are ideal when glass is being replaced or newly ordered. It may also be required for exterior facing windows. 

It’s perfect for anywhere glass is used in architecture and interior design across a diverse range of industries,from public spaces such as offices, hospitals and hotels, to bathroom enclosures and front doors in bespoke homes.