A recent poll of U.S. homeowners who have experienced fading of household furniture or floors near sunny windows found 63% would consider having window film professionally installed to help reduce the sun’s heat, glare and its fading impact on furnishings for only a fraction of the cost of replacing the window itself, according to the […]

Nineteen U.S. Governors have recognized window film for its ability to efficiently reduce a building’s energy use, resulting in fewer carbon emissions and delivering other consumer benefits, such as protection from ultraviolet (UV) rays. To raise public awareness of the benefits of window film, International Window Film Association (IWFA) members annually notify their state governors […]

The International Window Film Association offers the following downloadable PDF brochure to help explain what to expect from safety / security window films, especially in a school setting. Learn More.

A bill in the senate has aroused concern for the industry. The International Window Film Association (IWFA) sent out an alert to its members concerning Connecticut Senate Bill 586, which was introduced on January 18, 2023. If passed, SB 586 will prohibit the installation of “any transparent material on the front windshield or on the […]

To help educate consumers, the International Window Film Association (IWFA) has compiled guidelines for automotive inspection, architectural inspection and bullet resistance. Keep these in mind when speaking with a window film installer company. Click here to read more.

The warmth of the holiday season from all of the excitement of sharing good times and good food with family and friends may soon wane as colder temperatures take over many parts of North America. To help homeowners stay warm, given the harsh reality of high energy prices, the nonprofit International Window Film Association (IWFA) […]

With predictions of sky-high energy costs and electricity shortages this winter, everyone should take an ‘all hands on deck’ approach to combat home heating loss by improving their existing windows, states the nonprofit International Window Film Association (IWFA). Click here to read more.

For retailers the winter season is traditionally one of their strongest sales periods of the year, but it is also ‘thieving season’. Retailers need to prepare for crimes of opportunity such as lightning quick smash and grab crimes, states the nonprofit International Window Film Association (IWFA), which is recommending the installation of security window films […]

Unprotected dark automotive glass may offer a false sense of security to vehicle owners who could believe dark glass affords them protection from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays, according to the nonprofit International Window Film Association (IWFA). “Many newer vehicles have dark or dyed glass from the manufacturer and it may give consumers the […]

Dark window film isn’t necessary for controlling the sun’s energy as it enters the interior of a building. Visibly clear window film can be just as effective as a dark window film. Click here to read more.