The Astonishing Origins of Window Film
From Space Exploration to Stylish Tint
It turns out, in space, you need more than just a good pair of shades. NASA scientists were toiling away, developing ways to protect astronauts from dangerous UV radiation and intense heat, while still allowing visibility. And so, NASA’s experiments with solar control films were born, sparking the development of materials that could withstand extreme temperatures and block harmful rays.
Soon after NASA started developing protective films for spacecraft, a few savvy earthbound engineers thought, “Hey, if this film can block the sun in space, it could work wonders here on Earth!” These solar control films slowly evolved into the window films we know and love today. They were tweaked and refined—moving from high-tech space materials to a more affordable product that could benefit the rest of us mere mortals back on the ground.
One of the coolest contributions of NASA’s work was the creation of reflective window film. Just as astronauts needed protection from the relentless rays in space, buildings could use a similar approach. By reflecting the sun’s heat, reflective film made buildings more energy-efficient, lowering cooling costs and giving skyscrapers that iconic mirrored look.
So, the next time you’re sitting comfortably behind a tinted office window, you can thank NASA for leading the way. From outer space to corporate space, window film has truly gone interstellar!
And that’s how window film came to be, thanks in part to NASA’s cosmic needs
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