The Hidden UV Problem Inside Your Home, And How Window Films Protect What Matters Most
Most people assume they’re safe from the sun’s harmful rays once they step indoors. But here’s a fact many don’t realise:
Up to 90% of UV rays can penetrate regular window glass, even at home.
This silent exposure affects more than just your skin. It also impacts your comfort, your interior furnishings, and even your pets, who love lying by the window.
What UV Exposure Does Indoors
Even without direct sunlight, UVA rays (Ultraviolet A radiation), a harmful variation of UV rays that cause damage, can easily pass through standard windows. To learn more about UV rays and the different variants, UVA, UVB, and UVC, especially how they affect us in Singapore, visit NEA’s UV Radiation & UV Index page.
Over time, without proper protection or measures, these UV rays can lead to:
#1 : Skin Aging & Long-Term Health Risks
UVA rays accelerate skin aging, pigmentation, and long-term skin health concerns. Children and elderly family members are especially vulnerable, and pets are just as exposed when napping near sunny windows.
#2 : Fading of Furniture, Flooring & Fabrics
Leather sofas, curtains, wooden flooring, artwork, and rugs fade more quickly under UV. Repairing or replacing these items can be costly, and entirely preventable.
#3 : Increased Indoor Heat & Higher Energy Bills
When solar heat streams into your home, your air-conditioner works harder to maintain a comfortable temperature. This leads to higher monthly utility bills, especially in Singapore’s all-year tropical climate.
Your Windows Aren’t Just for the View — They’re Your Shield
That’s why more homeowners and businesses today rely on advanced solar and architectural films.
Hyper 21’s window films provide invisible, non-intrusive protection that works 24/7 — blocking harmful UV rays, reducing heat, and preserving the natural light you love.
To learn more about our films and their differences, visit our Architectural Solar Film Page.
Rejects up to 99% of UV rays, depending on film type
Reduced fading of home interiors like your sofas and wardrobes
Helps Lower heat build-up throughout the day
Energy savings from reduced Air Conditioning workload
Allows for clear, bright spaces without comprising the views
Whether for homes, offices, retail spaces, or pet-friendly interiors, the protection starts with your windows.
Protect what matters most, without giving up your view.



