These types of film are reflective on both sides and works by reflecting much of the sunlight's energy, causing heat to be stored in the window glass while preventing some from entering.

Reflective films are easily identifiable by their reflective surface, which gives it a mirror-like effect. They block people from seeing through the windows by acting like a mirror.

One downside is that it provides privacy only when the outside light is brighter than the inside (e.g. day time). If the inside is brighter (e.g. night time), it is possible to see through the window from the outside.

• Provides some privacy control

• As film is metallic based, it might affect network signals (mobile/wifi) around the house
• Highly reflective window film can be unbearable for neighbors who might complain on the reflected light
• Tend to fade or turn clear after long exposure to the sun

• Privacy preserving

Similar to solar reflective films, they are reflective on the exterior but less reflective on the interior. 

This helps provide both clear day & night views.

• Improved privacy during the day
• Offers enhanced views with low interior reflectivity, especially at night

• Highly reflective window film can be very annoying for neighbors who might complain on the reflected light
• Tend to fade or turn clear after long exposure to the sun

• Privacy preserving

These types of films are coated using millions of microscopic ceramic-based nanoparticles onto thin layers of films.

These particles are not visible to the naked eye resulting in a window film that is completely clear, allowing a greater level of visibility both during the day and the night. 

Ceramic window film also comes in varying shades(from lighter to darker), to provide different levels of privacy desired.

Unlike reflective solar films (which reject heat), they work by absorbing the radiant heat.

• Enhanced views with better reduction in reflection and glare
• Better durability where color don’t fade over time
• Better temperature control features (reduction of solar heat and the rejection of UV light)

• No privacy control
• Absorb heat and is important to select a film that can dissipate the absorbed heat quickly

• Blocking out moderate sun exposure

These films are designed to look as close as possible to natural glass whilst helping to reduce glare and provide good heat rejection.

• Provides natural glass look
• scratch-resistant
• easy maintenance

• No privacy control
• If film is metallic based, it might affect network signals (mobile/wifi) around the house

• Preserving exterior view

Spectrally selective refers to reflecting specific wavelengths of the solar spectrum (particularly UV and InfraRed wavelengths), while allowing for maximum transmission of visible light.

This results in excellent heat reduction, improved visibility and reduced glare.

This film also comes in varying shades (from lighter to darker), to provide different levels of privacy desired.

• Excellent heat reduction
• Enhanced views with better reduction in reflection and glare

• No privacy control

• Blocking out strong sun exposure