Blackout films for flexible light and sun protection
Flexible film solutions for automotive sunshades, building shading and technical textiles
With Dureflex®, Platilon® and Pontacol®, Covestro offers a complementary portfolio of thermoplastic film and adhesive-film technologies for blackout, dim-out and light-management applications. The films can be laminated with textiles to create flexible constructions while supporting efficient processing and a wide range of design possibilities.
One portfolio. Multiple shading applications.
The requirements for a shading textile vary considerably depending on where it is used. An automotive sunshade needs to combine flexibility, low weight and compact storage. A blind or curtain may require a particular textile feel and consistent blackout performance. Technical textiles such as advertising banners and beach flags need effective light management without compromising flexibility.
The Dureflex®, Platilon® and Pontacol® films provide different film approaches to address these requirements.
Dureflex® and Platilon® TPU films for shading are soft and elastic and can be laminated with textiles. They can provide darkening or dim-out effects and support lightweight, low-volume constructions.
Pontacol® blackout adhesive films complement the portfolio with Polyolefin and CoPolyester thermoplastic adhesive solution designed for blackout fabrics. They offer a soft textile feel, high whiteness and good darkening performance, while enabling uniform application across the textile.
Together, these technologies help manufacturers develop flexible textile constructions for controlling sunlight and light transmission.
Automotive — Schading films for roll-up shades for sunroofs & moonroofs
Large panoramic sunroofs and moonroofs bring light and openness into the vehicle interior. At the same time, passengers need an effective way to control sunlight and glare.
Flexible TPU film laminates offer a solution for roll-up automotive sunshades. Dureflex® and Platilon® films can be integrated into textile laminates to provide effective sun blockage while remaining flexible enough for repeated rolling and compact storage.
Their low weight and flexibility are particularly useful for large-surface shades, where reducing construction volume and weight can be important. Depending on the application requirements, flame-retardant and non-flame-retardant options are available.
The result is a flexible approach to sun protection that can help automotive manufacturers combine effective light management with compact, lightweight shade designs.
Buildings — Blackout films for blinds, awnings & curtains
In buildings, shading textiles have to combine light control with appearance, functionality and ease of processing.
Dureflex® and Platilon® films can be laminated with different textiles to create shading constructions for blinds, awnings and curtains. Depending on the film and construction, they can provide blackout or dim-out effects while adding soft and flexible characteristics to the textile laminate.
Pontacol® blackout adhesive films provide another option for blackout fabrics used in indoor sun protection, including blinds and pleated fabrics. Their soft textile touch and high degree of whiteness can help preserve the look and feel of the textile while providing effective darkening.
For manufacturers, film-based solutions can therefore open up possibilities for consistent light management across a variety of textile designs and constructions.
Technical Textiles — Films solutions for beach flags, advertising banners & screens
Light management is not limited to traditional shading systems. Technical textiles also benefit from constructions that control light transmission and create defined visual effects.
Pontacol® blackout adhesive films are suitable for applications including advertising banners, beach flags and screens. Their blackout effect can help create a consistent visual background, while the soft textile feel supports flexible textile constructions.
Dureflex® and Platilon® shading films solutions can also be used in textile applications for sun and light protection, including beach flags. Their lamination properties allow functional film layers to be integrated into textile constructions without requiring a rigid structure.
This makes film technology an interesting option wherever flexibility, visual appearance and controlled light transmission need to work together.
Key benefits
- Light Control: Achieve effective blackout or dim-out effects for different shading requirements.
- Flexibility: Support soft, flexible constructions and roll-up applications.
- Lightweight Design: Help reduce weight and construction volume.
- Efficient Processing: Enable adhesive or thermo lamination of textile layers.
- Design Freedom: Combine film and textile layers to create application-specific constructions.
