Facts About Solar Gard® Window Film and UV Protection
- UV protection of at least SPF 2851
- Blocks 99% of UV rays
- Prevents aging associated with sun damage
- Provides year-round sun protection
Other benefits of window film:
- Reduces energy costs associated with air conditioning
- Improves safety and security by holding glass shards intact upon impact
- Increases interior comfort by reducing hot spots
1Solar Gard window film’s SPF 285+ was determined by the Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory’s window film analysis software program.
UV radiation and photosensitive conditions
Solar Gard window film also reduces the harmful effects of sunlight if you suffer from a photosensitive condition. Dozens of these conditions have been identified including:
- Actinic Prurigo
- Bloom Syndrome
- Dermatomyostis
- Discoid Lupus Erythematosus
- Dubowitz Syndrome
- Ichthyosis (Trichothiodystrophy)
- Photosensitive Erythema Multiforme
- Polymorphous Light Eruption
- Systemic Lupus Erythematosus
- Three M Syndrome
Solar control window film is often prescribed for people who cannot tolerate sunlight.