Neutral Films

Prestige Series Films

Visible Light
Total Solar
Shading Reflected Reflected
Energy Emissivity
Coefficient
Transmitted
(interior) (exterior)
Rejected

TINTED

CLEAR

Prestige Series are a spectrally selective, non-metallised, solar control range of

films designed to give exceptionally low reflectivity and an optimized balance of
performance and natural light. Prestige Series uses a whole new technology in
the reflection of radiant energy, the multi-layer optical film. This film consists of
over 200 layers that bend and reflect light, progressively reflecting off the
unwanted wavelengths (Infrared) while allowing natural light to pass through
(see illustration to the right). This unique design gives increased performance
when the sun is at an angle to your glass in the hottest parts of the day.
Therefore, Total Solar Energy Rejected figures are reported at a 60 angle in
the data table.

6%
8%
8%
9%
6%
7%

7%
9%
8%
9%
6%
6%

39%
50%
61%
68%
23%
30%

66%
63%
61%
59%
67%
66%

59%
56%
52%
50%
63%
60%

0.78
0.78
0.78
0.78
0.78
0.78

5.62
5.62
5.62
5.62
5.62
5.62

50%
46%
41%
38%
41%
37%

3%
3%
3%
3%
3%
3%

56%
43%
31%
23%
57%
44%

99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%

0.83
0.98
1.11
1.17
0.53
0.65

97%
97%
97%
97%
97%
97%

Prestige 60

0.48

7%

6%

36%

63% / 58%

0.78

5.62

34%

3%

32%

99.9%

0.75

97%

Prestige
Prestige
Prestige
Prestige
Prestige
Prestige
Prestige
Prestige
Prestige

0.5
0.59
0.61
0.63
0.64
0.45
0.46
0.47
0.48

8%
8%
10%
11%
13%
7%
9%
10%
12%

6%
14%
16%
15%
16%
8%
9%
8%
9%

41%
35%
44%
54%
61%
21%
27%
32%
37%

63%
54%
53%
54%
50%
64%
64%
64%
62%

0.78
0.78
0.78
0.78
0.78
0.78
0.78
0.78
0.78

5.62
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.61
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.61

32%
27%
25%
22%
21%
24%
22%
20%
19%

3%
0%
0%
0%
2%
0%
0%
0%
2%

23%
56%
44%
32%
23%
56%
43%
32%
22%

99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%
99.9%

0.82
0.59
0.72
0.86
0.95
0.47
0.59
0.68
0.77

97%
97%
97%
97%
97%
97%
97%
97%
97%

70
40
50
60
70
40
50
60
70

/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/
/

57%
49%
47%
45%
44%
61%
60%
59%
58%

Night Vision Films

Night Vision Films offer a strong combination of attractive tones, low or high reflectivity, variable light transmissions
and high performance sun control features. The warm, natural hues invite warmth and beauty to any room. The Night
Vision series utilise nano carbon pigment technology that enhances the colour stability in the films.

DOUBLE TINTED

DOUBLE CLEAR

TINTED

CLEAR

Visible Light
Total Solar
Shading Reflected Reflected
Energy Emissivity
Coefficient
Transmitted
(interior) (exterior)
Rejected
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision
Night Vision

15
25
35
45
15
25
35
45
15
25
35
45
15
25
35
45

0.29
0.39
0.49
0.63
0.33
0.38
0.44
0.52
0.43
0.5
0.58
0.67
0.33
0.37
0.42
0.48

19%
13%
12%
8%
19%
13%
11%
7%
20%
13%
13%
9%
20%
13%
13%
9%

43%
29%
18%
10%
16%
12%
8%
6%
44%
32%
23%
16%
20%
15%
11%
9%

15%
24%
35%
45%
9%
14%
21%
27%
14%
22%
31%
40%
9%
13%
19%
24%

75%
66%
57%
45%
71%
67%
62%
55%
63%
57%
50%
42%
71%
67%
63%
58%

0.7
0.72
0.74
0.78
0.7
0.72
0.74
0.74
0.7
0.72
0.74
0.78
0.7
0.72
0.74
0.78

U Value
W 2
/m K
5.91
5.96
6.02
6.02
5.91
5.96
6.02
6.02
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.73
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.73

Heat Gain Heat Loss

Glare
Reduction reduction Reduction
69%
59%
49%
34%
52%
48%
40%
29%
48%
38%
28%
17%
40%
32%
24%
13%

2%
1%
0%
0%
2%
1%
0%
0%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%
6%

83%
72%
60%
49%
82%
72%
58%
45%
82%
71%
60%
48%
80%
71%
59%
47%

UV
Blocked
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%

Heat Gain Heat Loss

Glare
Reduction reduction Reduction

UV
Blocked

RE20NEARL
RE35NEAR
RE50NEARL
RE70NEARL
RE20NEARL
RE35NEAR

0.39
0.51
0.66
0.76
0.37
0.45

17%
16%
11%
7%
17%
15%

17%
20%
15%
9%
8%
9%

16%
37%
51%
66%
9%
22%

66%
56%
43%
34%
68%
61%

0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84

6.02
6.02
6.02
6.02
6.02
6.02

59%
45%
30%
19%
46%
35%

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

82%
58%
42%
25%
82%
56%

99%
99%
98%
98%
99%
99%

RE50NEARL
RE70NEARL
RE20NEARL
RE35NEARL
RE50NEARL
RE70NEARL
RE20NEARL
RE35NEAR
RE50NEARL
RE70NEARL

0.84
0.61
0.56
0.58
0.65
0.73
0.41
0.43
0.48
0.52

9%
5%
18%
17%
13%
10%
18%
16%
12%
9%

6%
6%
21%
24%
20%
15%
11%
10%
9%
8%

25%
41%
14%
33%
45%
59%
9%
19%
28%
36%

58%
47%
51%
50%
43%
37%
64%
63%
58%
55%

0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84

6.02
6.02
2.84
2.84
2.84
2.84
2.84
2.84
2.84
2.84

30%
12%
31%
28%
20%
10%
25%
22%
13%
5%

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

50%
18%
82%
58%
42%
24%
80%
58%
38%
20%

99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
98%
99%
99%
99%
99%

External Films
Visible Light
Total Solar
Shading Reflected Reflected
Energy Emissivity
Coefficient
Transmitted
(interior) (exterior)
Rejected
CLEAR

0.47
0.51
0.55
0.58
0.43
0.46

TINTED

40
50
60
70
40
50

DOUBLE CLEAR

Prestige
Prestige
Prestige
Prestige
Prestige
Prestige

DOUBLE TINTED

DOUBLE TINTED

DOUBLE CLEAR

TINTED

CLEAR

Visible Light
Total Solar Energy
Shading Reflected Reflected
Heat Gain Heat Loss Glare
UV
Luminous
IR
Rejected
Emissivity UWValue
Coefficient
Transmitted
/m 2K Reduction reduction Reduction Blocked Efficacy rejected
(interior) (exterior)
@60/Perpendicular

DOUBLE TINTED

DOUBLE CLEAR

One of the standout features of the Prestige Series window films is that they are
not metallised. No metal means no corrosion and no mobile phone signal interference.
It also gives the Prestige Series superior clarity. Prestige Series films block 97% of Infrared
heat and 99.9% of Ultraviolet radiation, providing increased comfort and safety.

U Value
W 2
/m K

RE15SIARXL
RE20BRARXL
RE35NEARXL
RE35SIARXL
RE15SIARXL
RE20BRARXL
RE35NEARXL
RE35SIARXL
RE15SIARXL
RE20BRARXL
RE35NEARXL
RE35SIARXL
RE15SIARXL
RE20BRARXL
RE35NEARXL
RE35SIARXL

0.2
0.26
0.42
0.42
0.19
0.22
0.47
0.34
0.15
0.19
0.33
0.33
0.1
0.15
0.33
0.25

56%
NA
NA
NA
23%
NA
NA
NA
55%
NA
NA
NA
27%
NA
NA
NA

63%
32%
35%
34%
61%
32%
10%
34%
63%
33%
36%
35%
62%
32%
11%
34%

16%
23%
35%
36%
10%
14%
26%
21%
15%
21%
32%
33%
7%
12%
23%
19%

83%
77%
63%
63%
86%
81%
59%
70%
87%
83%
71%
71%
91%
87%
71%
78%

0.84
0.67
0.82
0.71
0.84
0.67
0.82
0.71
0.84
0.67
0.82
0.71
0.84
0.67
0.82
0.71

U Value
W 2
/m K
6.02
5.79
5.79
5.79
5.79
5.79
5.79
5.79
2.84
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.84
2.67
2.67
2.67

Heat Gain Heat Loss

Glare
Reduction reduction Reduction
79%
72%
55%
55%
77%
70%
36%
53%
81%
77%
59%
59%
82%
75%
44%
58%

0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%

83%
74%
60%
59%
84%
74%
51%
61%
81%
73%
59%
58%
84%
75%
51%
60%

UV
Blocked
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%

Explanation of properties
Shading Coefficient: A ratio that describes the film/glazing
performance over the entire solar spectrum. The lower the value the
greater the films shading effect.

Glare Reduction: The percentage reduction in glare of the filmed

glazing when compared to the same unfilmed glazing. Related to
visible light transmission.

Visible light reflected: Percentage of visible light reflected from the

film/glazing surface.

UV Blocked: Percentage of the total UV (Ultra violet) radiation

blocked by film/glazing.

Visible light transmitted: Percentage of visible light allowed to pass

through the film/glazing

Total Solar Energy Rejected: The percentage of the total solar

energy that the film/glazing blocks.

Emissivity: Is a measure of a film/glazing ability to absorb and

radiate energy

References:
ASTM E-308 Standard Recommended Practice for Spectophotometry and
Description of Color in CIE 1931 System.
ASTM E-903 Standard Methods of Test for Solar Absorbance, Reflectance and
Transmittance of Materials Using Integrating Spheres.
The 1985 American Society for Heating, Refrigeration, and Air Conditioning
Engineers (ASHRAE) Handbook of Fundamentals.
Window 4.0, A Computer Tool for Analyzing Window Thermal Performance,
Lawrence Berkeley Laboratory.

U-value: Describes the amount of heat energy that is conducted

throught the film/glazing.
Heat Gain Reduction: The percentage reduction of solar energy
that is allowed through the filmed glazing when compared to the
same unfilmed glazing system.
Heat Loss Reduction: The percentage of heat energy that is
prevented from conducting out through a filmed glazing system
when compared to the same unfilmed glazing system.

For more information or the name of your

local 3M Licenced Installer,
Call 136 136 or visit www.3m.com.au

3M Sun Control
Window Film Specification Guide
As a leader in both adhesive and film technologies, 3M brings together these disciplines to
create the finest products available for residential,
commercial and government buildings.
Our films reduce up to 99% of the sun's
ultraviolet rays and reject up to 79% of the solar
heat that may otherwise come through a window.
3M Sun Control Films save energy, as well as
helping to protect furnishings, carpets, woodwork
and artwork from destructive ultraviolet rays
that cause fading.

How to use this guide

Classic

Key Property Quick Reference

The Classic Films deliver a wide range of solar heat reduction properties, glare control features, variable light transmissions
and reflectivity levels with UV protection for use in commercial and residential applications. The Classic range includes
Silver, Black, Amber and Low Emissivity to provide a wide selection of films that vary in colour, shades and price.

The three values indicated below are the key to getting an overall feel for any window film. These values have
been highlighted in the specification data tables for convenient quick reference. Note that in the data tables there
is a Visible Light Reflected value for both the interior surface of the glass and the exterior surface of the glass.

Classic Films
100%

Non-reflective

Mirror Like

Visible Light
Total Solar
Shading Reflected Reflected
Energy Emissivity
Coefficient
Transmitted
(interior) (exterior)
Rejected

Visible Light Transmitted:

0%

100%

Dark

High Natural Light

Total Solar Energy Rejected:

I
Low performance

100%

I
High performance

CLEAR

0%

Glass Properties
The Glass Properties table presents properties for the four basic glass configurations with no film attached.
This table can be useful as a point of reference when comparing properties from the window film tables. In
the window film tables you will find properties for the films attached to each of these types of glass
configurations.
Your local 3M Licensed Installer can offer you support and provide samples to assist you in your film
selection. Before finalising a film specification for a project please contact your local 3M Licensed Installer to
ensure that the preferred product is suitable for your particular application.

Glass Properties

CLEAR
TINTED
DOUBLE CLEAR
DOUBLE TINTED

Visible Light
Total Solar
Shading Reflected Reflected
Energy Emissivity
Coefficient
Transmitted
(interior) (exterior)
Rejected
0.94
0.69
0.81
0.55

8%
5%
14%
13%

8%
5%
14%
8%

88%
50%
78%
45%

18%
40%
30%
52%

0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84

U Value
W 2
/m K
6.02
6.02
2.90
2.84

Heat Gain Heat Loss

Glare
Reduction reduction Reduction
NA
NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA

NA
NA
NA
NA

UV
Blocked
38%
81%
NA
NA
TINTED

Glass Type

U Value
W 2
/m K

Heat Gain Heat Loss

Glare
Reduction reduction Reduction

Visible Light
Total Solar
Shading Reflected Reflected
Energy Emissivity
Coefficient
Transmitted
(interior) (exterior)
Rejected

UV
Blocked

Colour Stable 5
Colour Stable 20
Colour Stable 35
Colour Stable 50
Black Chrome 10
Black Chrome 20
Black Chrome 35
Black Chrome 40
FX HP 5
FX HP 20

0.48
0.55
0.7
0.77
0.34
0.37
0.5
0.6
0.54
0.59

5%
5%
6%
7%
18%
25%
14%
8%
5%
9%

5%
5%
6%
7%
25%
21%
13%
10%
5%
5%

7%
16%
38%
51%
11%
17%
30%
41%
3%
23%

58%
52%
39%
33%
70%
68%
57%
48%
53%
49%

0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.84
0.84

NA
NA
NA
NA
5.74
5.40
5.57
5.40
5.91
5.79

49%
41%
25%
18%
64%
61%
47%
36%
43%
37%

NA
NA
NA
NA
1%
7%
4%
7%
2%
4%

91%
83%
56%
42%
88%
81%
66%
54%
97%
74%

99%
99%
98%
98%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%

FX HP 30
FX HP 35
FX HP 50
LE35AMARL
P-18ARL
RE50NIARL
RE35AMARL
RE35SIARL
Affinity 15
Affinity 30
Colour Stable 5
Colour Stable 20
Colour Stable 35
Colour Stable 50
Black Chrome 10
Black Chrome 20
Black Chrome 35
Black Chrome 40
FX HP 5
FX HP 20
FX HP 30
FX HP 35
FX HP 50
LE35AMARL
P-18ARL
RE50NIARL
RE35AMARL
RE35SIARL
Affinity 15
Affinity 30

0.63
0.67
0.69
0.29
0.26
0.49
0.3
0.4
0.24
0.45
NA
0.5
0.59
0.63
0.36
0.41
0.45
0.51
0.48
0.51
0.54
0.56
0.58
0.3
0.3
0.42
0.33
0.38
0.31
0.42

8%
8%
8%
59%
60%
NA
65%
NA
25%
19%
NA
4%
5%
5%
18%
25%
14%
8%
5%
9%
8%
8%
7%
58%
60%
NA
65%
NA
25%
19%

6%
7%
8%
56%
58%
23%
55%
42%
58%
29%
NA
4%
5%
5%
12%
15%
8%
6%
5%
5%
5%
5%
6%
18%
20%
10%
22%
16%
24%
14%

31%
41%
49%
31%
19%
48%
30%
33%
9%
33%
NA
10%
22%
30%
7%
12%
18%
25%
2%
14%
19%
25%
29%
19%
10%
27%
18%
18%
5%
20%

45%
42%
40%
75%
77%
57%
74%
65%
79%
61%
NA
57%
49%
45%
69%
64%
61%
55%
58%
56%
53%
51%
50%
74%
74%
63%
71%
67%
73%
63%

0.84
0.84
0.84
0.34
0.65
0.6
0.68
0.68
0.79
0.67
NA
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.34
0.65
0.6
0.68
0.68
0.79
0.67

5.91
5.91
5.91
4.20
5.40
5.40
5.40
5.51
5.68
5.34
NA
6.02
6.02
6.02
5.74
5.43
5.57
5.40
5.91
5.79
5.91
5.91
5.91
4.20
5.40
5.40
5.40
5.51
5.68
5.34

33%
29%
27%
69%
72%
48%
68%
57%
74%
52%
NA
34%
22%
17%
51%
46%
38%
30%
34%
30%
26%
23%
21%
57%
57%
39%
52%
45%
58%
42%

2%
2%
2%
30%
10%
11%
10%
8%
2%
8%
NA
0%
0%
0%
1%
6%
4%
7%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
30%
10%
11%
10%
0%
2%
8%

65%
54%
45%
65%
78%
45%
66%
63%
90%
63%
NA
80%
56%
41%
87%
81%
66%
50%
96%
74%
64%
53%
45%
62%
80%
45%
64%
64%
91%
62%

99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
98%
99%
99%
NA
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
98%
99%
99%

Warranty and Maintenance. When installed by a 3M Licensed Installer, 3M Window Films are backed with a
comprehensive warranty of up to 15 years for Commercial and a limited lifetime warranty for Residential applications.
3M Window Films can be cleaned using the same non-abrasive cleaning methods as are used on normal glass.

DOUBLE CLEAR

0%

Classic Films continued

DOUBLE TINTED

Visible Light Reflected:

U Value
W 2
/m K

Heat Gain Heat Loss

Glare
Reduction reduction Reduction

UV
Blocked

Colour Stable 5
Colour Stable 20
Colour Stable 35
Colour Stable 50
Black Chrome 10
Black Chrome 20
Black Chrome 35
Black Chrome 40
FX HP 5
FX HP 20

NA
0.65
0.71
0.73
0.5
0.47
0.6
0.65
0.64
0.66

NA
13%
13%
14%
19%
25%
15%
10%
5%
9%

NA
13%
13%
14%
28%
21%
19%
16%
12%
13%

NA
14%
34%
46%
10%
13%
27%
37%
3%
20%

NA
45%
38%
37%
57%
59%
48%
43%
44%
43%

NA
0.84
0.84
0.84
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.84
0.84

NA
2.84
2.84
2.84
2.67
2.56
2.61
2.56
2.73
2.67

NA
19%
11%
9%
39%
36%
26%
19%
21%
19%

NA
0%
0%
0%
1%
4%
2%
4%
0%
0%

NA
82%
57%
42%
87%
81%
66%
53%
96%
75%

NA
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%

FX HP 30
FX HP 35
FX HP 50
LE35AMARL
P-18ARL
RE50NIARL
RE35AMARL
RE35SIARL
Affinity 15
Affinity 30
Colour Stable 5
Colour Stable 20
Colour Stable 35
Colour Stable 50
Black Chrome 10
Black Chrome 20
Black Chrome 35
Black Chrome 40
FX HP 5
FX HP 20
FX HP 30
FX HP 35
FX HP 50
LE35AMARL
P-18ARL
RE50NIARL
RE35AMARL
RE35SIARL
Affinity 15
Affinity 30

0.68
0.7
0.7
0.35
0.34
0.54
0.37
0.45
0.37
0.53
NA
0.51
0.54
0.56
0.39
0.39
0.45
0.49
0.48
0.49
0.51
0.52
0.52
0.28
0.28
0.4
0.30
0.34
0.31
0.41

9%
10%
10%
60%
61%
NA
66%
NA
26%
20%
NA
6%
7%
7%
18%
25%
15%
9%
5%
9%
9%
9%
8%
60%
60%
NA
66%
NA
25%
20%

13%
14%
15%
54%
55%
27%
53%
45%
57%
32%
NA
6%
7%
7%
13%
11%
10%
9%
7%
8%
8%
8%
8%
22%
20%
9%
22%
18%
23%
15%

28%
37%
43%
29%
17%
43%
28%
30%
8%
30%
NA
8%
19%
26%
6%
9%
16%
22%
2%
12%
17%
22%
26%
17%
9%
24%
17%
18%
5%
18%

41%
39%
39%
70%
70%
53%
68%
61%
68%
54%
NA
56%
53%
51%
66%
66%
61%
58%
58%
57%
56%
55%
55%
76%
76%
65%
74%
70%
73%
64%

0.84
0.84
0.84
0.34
0.65
0.6
0.68
0.68
0.79
0.67
NA
0.84
0.84
NA
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.81
0.88
0.84
0.88
0.88
0.88
0.34
0.65
0.6
0.68
0.68
0.79
0.67

2.73
2.73
2.73
2.27
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.56
NA
NA
NA
NA
2.67
3.52
2.61
2.56
2.73
2.67
2.73
2.73
2.73
2.27
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.67
2.56

16%
14%
14%
57%
58%
33%
54%
44%
54%
35%
NA
16%
11%
8%
34%
38%
24%
18%
19%
17%
14%
12%
12%
49%
49%
29%
45%
38%
47%
31%

0%
0%
0%
20%
6%
6%
6%
6%
0%
4%
NA
0%
0%
0%
1%
5%
2%
4%
0%
0%
0%
0%
0%
20%
6%
6%
6%
6%
0%
4%

65%
53%
46%
63%
78%
46%
64%
62%
90%
62%
NA
82%
57%
42%
87%
81%
66%
51%
96%
75%
64%
54%
45%
62%
80%
44%
62%
60%
89%
62%

99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
98%
99%
99%
NA
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
99%
98%
99%
99%

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