Over time, the technology has been referred to by many names, including: Switchable Glass, PDLC Film, PNLC Smart Film, Magic Film, LCD Film, Smart Foil, SwitchFoil, Switchable Privacy Film, Intelligent Film, Light Control Film, Liquid Crystal Film, Electrically Switchable Film, Electrochromic Film, Digital Shade, Smart Blind, PDLC Smart Glass Film, and more.
Smart window film can be applied in two main ways:
Self-adhesive smart window film – designed for installation directly onto glass surfaces, with a silica gel adhesive layer for secure bonding.
Smart film interlayer – designed for lamination within glass during fabrication, without an adhesive backing, making it ideal for new construction or specialty projects.
Beyond standard milky white, GlassTinte offers a wide range of colors such as gray, dark gray, blue, yellow, and multihued options, along with custom patterns to suit diverse architectural and design needs.