Explore the Pilkington Activ™ range | the world’s first dual-action, self-cleaning glass. Using daylight to break down organic dirt and rainwater to rinse it away, this coating dramatically reduces maintenance.

Long described as an impossible dream, self-cleaning glass is now a reality, for use in your home. After years of research and development leading glass manufacturer Pilkington has introduced the Pilkington Activ ™ range of products.

The following document contains flow charts which are designed to provide you with up-to-date information about the technical aspects of Pilkington Activ™. Click here for further details. Independently tested to and passes EN 1096-5, the new European Standard for evaluating self-cleaning performance. Click here for further details.

The Pilkington Activ™ Range of products combines both self-cleaning and solar control properties, helping to keep the glass cleaner and clearer. The ideal glass solution for conservatories and orangeries.

Pilkington Activ™ not only brings you a fantastic low maintenance glass cleaning method but also allows you to combine various products for the ultimate in glass solutions.

Pilkington Activ™ Clear is the original dual‑action self‑cleaning glass, using daylight to break down organic dirt and rainwater to rinse it away. Ideal for conservatories, skylights, windows, and facades, it reduces the need for manual cleaning and keeps glass clearer for longer | even in overcast conditions.

After years of development, Pilkington Activ ™ is the world's first self-cleaning glass to use a microscopic coating with a unique dual-action. The first stage of the cleaning process is " photocatalytic ".

Pilkington Activ Suncool™ is a range of dual coated glass, with self-cleaning, solar control and thermal insulation performance. It has superior solar control properties, and is therefore suitable for both commercial and residential applications.

Pilkington Activ™ SunShade combines dual‑action self‑cleaning technology with solar‑control performance. It uses daylight to break down dirt and rain to wash it away, while its tinted layer reduces heat gain and glare.

When fitted with Pilkington Activ™ combined with a thermally efficient glass such as Pilkington Optitherm™ S1 Plus, your transformed conservatory will be warmer in the winter, cooler in the summer and will look cleaner than ordinary glass.