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Sunlight Does Not Stop at the Glass
Ordinary glass may block most UVB, but UVA can still pass through some vehicle and building glass. Protection should be evaluated by its tested wavelength coverage—not darkness or a percentage alone.
Protection beyond
conventional UVR99%.
Understand what sunlight can still reach through glass—and how IrisPro UV+420 extends everyday protection for people, not only interiors.
ExploreA UVR99% claim is incomplete without its tested wavelength range. IrisPro UV+420 Optical Solar Film is designed to provide protection through UV400 and into HEV blue-violet light up to 420 nm.
Protection made
clear and practical.
SKIN & EYE PROTECTION
Protection begins before the signs appear.
Many people invest heavily in skincare for pigmentation, dark spots and premature ageing, yet overlook repeated solar exposure through vehicle and building glass.
Cumulative UV exposure contributes to skin ageing and pigmentation and is associated with eye conditions including cataracts. Research also indicates that solar HEV blue-violet light may contribute to persistent pigmentation and photoageing.
Skincare helps manage the visible signs. IrisPro helps reduce daily exposure to damaging UV and HEV blue-violet light.
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Everyday Exposure Affects Your Skin
Repeated ultraviolet exposure contributes to pigmentation and premature skin ageing. Research also suggests that sufficient solar HEV blue-violet exposure may contribute to pigmentation.
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Protect Eyes & Visual Comfort
Solar UV can affect eye health, while intense sunlight may create glare and visual discomfort. Protection should cover everyone inside—not only the person wearing sunglasses.
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Darker Tint Is Not Always Better Protection
Dark tint controls brightness and privacy, but darkness does not confirm UV400 or HEV coverage. Choose VLT for brightness and privacy; choose verified wavelength coverage for personal protection.
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Different Climates Need Different Protection
Malaysia and many equatorial ASEAN locations frequently experience Very High to Extreme midday UV levels. Strong exposure through much of the year makes more complete protection especially relevant.
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How IrisPro UV+420 Helps
IrisPro UV+420 filters ultraviolet radiation through 400 nm and extends into HEV blue-violet light up to 420 nm, while helping reduce solar heat and glare through treated glass.
Understand Your Exposure
Sunlight reaches people through vehicle and building glass while driving, learning, working and relaxing beside windows—especially in strong tropical conditions.
- Cars and daily journeys
- Homes and classrooms
- Offices and glass façades
Verify the Wavelength Coverage
Do not judge protection only by film darkness or a UVR99% percentage. Check whether the tested protection extends through UV400 and into HEV blue-violet light.
- Check the tested wavelength
- Review technical evidence
- Compare like-for-like results
Protect People at the Glass
IrisPro UV+420 is designed to reduce exposure before it reaches occupants, while supporting heat control, glare reduction and comfortable natural visibility.
- UV protection through 400 nm
- HEV blue-violet filtering to 420 nm
- People-first protection for cars and buildings
Clear answers.
No confusion.
01Is all UVR99% window film the same?
No. Products can differ in the wavelength range tested, durability, optical quality and retained performance over time.
02What does UV400 mean?
UV400 generally refers to ultraviolet wavelengths up to 400 nanometres, including the longest UVA1 wavelengths.
03Why is more complete solar protection important in Malaysia?
Malaysia is close to the equator and can experience Very High to Extreme midday UV levels during clear conditions throughout much of the year. Repeated exposure through vehicle and building glass makes tested wavelength coverage especially relevant for everyday protection.
04What does the UV Index mean?
The UV Index measures the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and the potential risk from unprotected exposure: 0–2 is Low, 3–5 Moderate, 6–7 High, 8–10 Very High and 11 or above Extreme. Kuala Lumpur and Penang can frequently reach Extreme UV levels of 11 or above around midday, with strong exposure possible throughout much of the year. In comparison, New York experiences greater seasonal variation—from approximately 1–2 during winter to around 8 during summer. In Malaysia, strong UV protection is not only seasonal—it is an everyday consideration.
05Does ordinary window glass block all ultraviolet radiation?
No. Ordinary glass commonly blocks most UVB, but UVA can pass through different types of glass to varying degrees. The actual protection depends on the complete glass and film system.
06Does a UVR99% claim confirm UV400 protection?
Not necessarily. A percentage alone does not disclose the wavelength range or test method. Ask whether the product was tested across the ultraviolet spectrum through 400 nm.
07Does darker window tint provide better UV protection?
Not automatically. Darkness mainly describes visible-light transmission and privacy. A lighter film can provide strong UV protection if its tested spectral performance supports that claim.
08What is the difference between UV400 and UV+420?
UV400 refers to protection through the ultraviolet boundary at 400 nm. IrisPro UV+420 extends beyond UV into the early HEV blue-violet visible-light range up to 420 nm.
09Why should HEV blue-violet light be considered?
HEV blue-violet light sits immediately beyond ultraviolet radiation in the visible spectrum. Research indicates that sufficient solar HEV exposure may contribute to pigmentation and photoageing, so IrisPro includes it within its extended protection approach.
10What type of sunscreen is suitable for Malaysia and ASEAN?
Malaysia and ASEAN’s intense year-round sunlight calls for more than a high SPF number. SPF 50 or SPF 50+ focuses mainly on UVB protection, while PA++++ indicates strong UVA protection—but these ratings alone do not confirm protection across long UVA1 through 400 nm or HEV blue-violet light. Choose a broad-spectrum, water-resistant sunscreen with verified long UVA1 or UV400 coverage. If pigmentation and visible-light exposure are concerns, look for verified HEV protection or a tinted formula containing iron oxides.
11How often should sunscreen be reapplied in Malaysia?
When outdoors, sunscreen should generally be reapplied about every two hours—and sooner after swimming, sweating or towel-drying. IrisPro UV+420 helps reduce UV and HEV blue-violet exposure through treated vehicle or building glass, but it complements sunscreen rather than making reapplication unnecessary.
12How long can IrisPro UV+420 Optical Solar Film support protection?
Once professionally installed, IrisPro UV+420 works continuously through treated glass to help reduce exposure affecting people and interiors. Selected series include an up-to-10-year performance warranty, subject to the applicable product, installation and warranty terms.
13Does UV+420 replace sunscreen or medical eye protection?
No. Window film is one environmental protection measure. It does not replace sunscreen, protective eyewear or professional medical advice.
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