Mylar Shades have the effect of applied tinting, but they are flexible and can produce a higher reflection than applied tint. They are the most versatile product to reduce heat and glare. We refer to our Mylar Shades as “Sunglasses for Windows”. There when you need them concealed on their roller tube when you do not. The Sun Mylar Shade material is a 4 mil Mylar (polyester) with a thin heat-reflective aluminum coating laminated between two glare-reducing sheets of dyed polyester. This process offers a 99% rejection of ultraviolet rays and helps reduce heat by 73%.
Mylar Sun Shades add security by providing a shaded, 100% view-out of windows. This flexible film-on-a-roll shade cuts glare and reduces inward heat transmission. Solar View Shades are the most versatile shading product on the market.
Heavy-duty, commercial-quality with durability that lasts for years.
Sunshades are available in dark Gray-Silver-Gray 6% . A light gray (50%) material is used for re-tail stores that require some visibility in. Light Gray 50 offers the same UV protection as the darker shades but with a 40% heat and 46% glare reduction.
Retractable window film provides the benefits of solar control while maintaining a clear view from inside to outside. Designed for convenience and flexibility, Solar View Mylar Shades can be lowered when heat, glare, and sunlight protection are needed and rolled up out of sight when they are not.
“See Through” Mylar Shades provide immediate cost-saving benefits by offering full window coverage while allowing you to maintain visibility and natural light. They are an ideal solution for applications where an unobstructed outward view is important, including convenience stores, gas stations, drive-up windows, car dealerships, retail storefronts, and commercial spaces.
These versatile retractable shades are also a great choice for homes with scenic views or windows where maintaining clear outdoor visibility is a priority. Enjoy the comfort of reduced heat and glare without sacrificing the view you value.
Solar View – Roll Shade Measurement Guidelines
All measurements must be recorded in inches, rounded down to the nearest 1/8 inch.
Round down to the nearest 1/8 inch.
Examples:
Tools Needed
Included Hardware
Mollies/toggles for plaster, drywall, or concrete are not included.
Bracket Notes:
Faber/Benthin universal brackets may be mounted left or right, inside, outside, or on the ceiling. Brackets must be installed perfectly level for proper shade operation.
Standard bracket length: 1 3/8″. Extended length: 2 3/8″.
Inside Measurement (IM) Guidelines
Inside Measurement refers to ordering a shade to be installed inside the window casement. When you provide an IM width, you are giving the exact space within the opening.
The factory will then take precise deductions to ensure the shade, brackets, and rotating control mechanism fit properly.
Round down to the nearest 1/8 inch.
Examples:
Because of these required deductions:
IM shades will ALWAYS have a gap of up to 5/8” on both sides
(± 1/8” depending on tolerances)
This gap is necessary so the shade can raise, lower, and rotate freely.
If you order a shade at:
The shade will be manufactured to fit within that 70” space.
However, due to bracket/mechanism allowances:
This remaining space is the functional “gap” required for operation.
When IM Gaps Are Not Acceptable
If the side gap is visually unacceptable or you need more complete coverage:
Consider an Outside Bracket Mount (OB)
Mounting the shade on the wall, trim, or mullion allows you to add width beyond the window opening and cover more area.
When IM Gaps Are Not Acceptable
If the side gap is visually unacceptable or you need more complete coverage:
Consider an Outside Bracket Mount (OB)
Mounting the shade on the wall, trim, or mullion allows you to add width beyond the window opening and cover more area
Important Ordering Rules
Outside Measurement (OM / OB) Guidelines
Outside Measurements—also referred to as Outside Bracket (OB) measurements—are used when mounting the shade outside the window casement. This includes mounting on:
When you provide an OM/OB measurement, you are giving the exact dimensions you want the shade to cover, based on where the brackets will be installed.
OB measurements are manufactured with NO factory deductions.
The shade will be made exactly to the width and height you order.
This gives you complete control over the final coverage area.
For Outside Mount installations, you can eliminate or reduce light gaps by:
Simply adding extra width to your bracket mounting measurement.
Because the shade sits outside the opening, you can widen the shade beyond the window frame to improve privacy and light control.
Golden Rule for OB Measurements
Always measure to and from the exact points where the brackets will be installed.
This ensures:
