Vinyl film alternatives

Amanda Ingmire

Gensler

LEEDuser Basic Member

0 thumbs up

March 6, 2019

Hi all,

Has anyone been able to find alternatives to vinyl window film products? I can find solutions for wall coverings, but am not having much luck when it comes to window films. Any leads or insight would be really helpful!

Thank you!

Amanda

Post a reply

Z Smith

Principal | Director of Sustainability & Building Performance

Eskew+Dumez+Ripple

LEEDuser Premium Member

4 thumbs up

Wed, 03/06/2019 - 18:53

There are a number of manufacturers of polyester based window films. If you search on “polyester window films” you should find some including DuPont. Some info also at http://www.tintcenter.com/articles/bt_types.html Z SMITH, FAIA, LEED Fellow, WELL AP, Living Building Ambassador Principal | Director of Sustainability & Building Performance ESKEW+DUMEZ+RIPPLE, APC 2014 AIA National Architecture Firm Award 365 Canal Street Suite 3150 New Orleans LA 70130 504.561.8686 eskewdumezripple.com ____

Amanda Ingmire

Gensler

LEEDuser Basic Member

0 thumbs up

Thu, 03/07/2019 - 13:58

Thank you, Z! Very helpful!

Jay Hindmarsh

Sustainability Services Lead

The Miller Hull Partnership

LEEDuser Premium Member

0 thumbs up

Thu, 03/07/2019 - 17:50

We have used both 3M and Solyx non-vinyl products, they have some polyester and silicone options. Mostly for interior glazing and wall graphics.

Douglas Flandro

Sustainability Design Leader, Exhibit Designer, Associate

CambridgeSeven

LEEDuser Premium Member

9 thumbs up

Fri, 03/08/2019 - 15:54

We like 3Form Gecko depending on what you need. It is easy to remove (which can be a design challenge in public spaces). It works well if you want a graphic, bold color, or patterned translucent window film. https://www.3-form.com/materials/gecko/specification/