Saflex® FlySafe™ 3D

Eastman

Every year, billions of birds collide into buildings. It’s a global problem. Give the prevalence of glass in modern architecture, countless birds are killed as they navigate along migratory pathways and strike windows, link bridges, curtain walls, and other glass facades. They fail to see glass and misjudge reflections—all leading to avoidable collisions. Cities and countries worldwide are passing legislations that requires new constructions to feature bird-friendly glass.

To address the global challenge of birds colliding with glass buildings, Eastman introduces, Saflex® FlySafe™ 3D PVB interlayers. This unique solution gives architects and façade engineers the freedom to create visually stunning buildings while still protecting birds.

Key Benefits:

Highly effective The 3D sequins in Saflex FlySafe 3D offer an effective method of avoiding avian inflight collisions, maintaining glass as a preferred design element. FlySafe 3D with 9-mm sequin offers the highest effectiveness rating available in Europe for deterring birds from impacting glass with less than 10 approaches during testing. This rating translates to a threat factor rating, available from the ABC, of 10 or less.

• Tested using flight tunnels at collabs with less than 13% approaches
• Effective in different glazing configurations with select coatings*
• Contributes to LEED® innovation credit for bird collision deterrence

Minimal visual obscuring
Unlike bird protection glass that uses screen printing, etching or UV coating solutions, FlySafe 3D uses discreet and optimally placed sequins to avert birds without compromising views. FlySafe 3D offers two sequin sizes: 6-mm and 9-mm diameter, both with coverage below 1%.

Design freedom
FlySafe 3D bird protection glazing is compatible with Saflex Acoustic, Structural and Storm interlayers, enabling architects and glass laminators to mitigate bird strikes without compromising on safety, security, structural integrity, aesthetics, UV screening or acoustic control.

With more options, architects can choose between a matte and shiny sequin, along with sequin sizes that fit best with the design while exceeding industry standards.

Durable choice
Because it’s an interlayer, your bird protection glass will last. The sequins are protected from the elements and cleaning tools and fluids, requiring only normal laminated glass cleaning and maintenance.

*Ability to use FlySafe 3D as the inboard or outboard laminate of an insulating glass unit. Check with a Saflex representative for more details.