Range Overview. A significant step in the glass industry was made with the development of Pilkington Activ™, the first dual-action self-cleaning glass.The unique dual-action of the Pilkington Activ™ coating uses the forces of nature to help keep the glass free from dirt, giving not only the practical benefit of less cleaning, but also clearer, better-looking windows.

The Pilkington Activ™ Range: A Two Step Cleaning Process After years of development, Pilkington Activ ™ is the world's first self-cleaning glass to use a microscopic coating with a unique dual-action.

Pilkington Activ Suncool™ is glazed as the outer pane in an Insulating Glass Unit. It is a dual coated single glass incorporating the Pilkington Activ™ self-cleaning coating on the outer surface and the Pilkington Suncool™ solar control coating on the inner surface.

Pilkington Activ SunShade™ combines dual action, self-cleaning properties with medium solar control performance and an aesthetically pleasing appearance to reduce the amount of direct sunlight that penetrates into a building. Available in both Blue and Neutral colours it creates a cool and comfortable environment all year round.

For example a glass from Pilkington Activ™ range will offer both self-cleaning properties and solar-control, and when combined with a low-e glass as the inner pane of the insulating glass unit such as Pilkington K Glass™ will provide excellent thermal efficiency. Popular types of Glass for rooflights . Energy-efficient Glass. Self-cleaning Glass. Other types of Glass for Rooflights. Safety ...

Overview. Pilkington Optilam™ is the brand name for our laminated glass range.Pilkington Optilam™ is ideal for providing both impact resistance and security since it may break on impact but the glass is held in place thus preventing injury or intrusion.. Pilkington Optilam™ is produced by combining two or more sheets of glass with one or more plastic interlayers.