Can Film Pacific Solar Film reduce fading of fabrics?

The main cause of fading is ultra-violet light, however there are a number of other factors to consider when fade control is contemplated. The main problem is ultra-violet, but even if all solar UV is blocked at the windows by a UV film, there may still be serious problems caused by Ultra-violet from display lighting.

Fluorescent lights are the main offenders in terms of ultra- violet output, but many types of display lighting produce high levels of UV radiation. To make matters worse, display lights are normally high intensity and are frequently close to the items on display. Many are also housed in efficient reflectors which concentrate the light and ultra-violet rays on the items for which fade protection is required.

It is thus clear that lighting must be considered when a total fade control programme is required. In addition to UV, visible light and infra-red (heat) cause some fading. As a guide, UV causes about 40% of (solar caused) fading. Visible light and heat each cause about 25% and the balance is caused by other factors.

On this basis, if solar fading is to be controlled, we need to stop not only the UV, but also a large proportion of the heat and light as well. Sun protection films can absorb up to 99% of these damaging rays. The use of these films in has considerably reduced the loss of goods through ultra-violet damage, especially when low UV lighting is used as well.