Facts About Fading – What Causes Fading As A Rule Of Thumb
It is generally accepted that ultraviolet (UV) radiation is responsible for roughly 40 percent to as much as 60 percent of all *fading. In addition to UV other factors that can cause fading include:
- Normal sunlight consisting of visible light and heat energy
- Indoor artificial lighting
- Humidity & moisture
- Poor dye quality of materials
- Chemical vapors in the air
- Abuse
* Although Global window films block out almost 100% of harmful and damaging ultraviolet, it is important to understand that no window film can totally prevent or stop fading.