Pilkington Activ SunShade™ combines dual action, self-cleaning properties with medium solar control performance and an aesthetically pleasing appearance to reduce the amount of direct sunlight that penetrates into a building.

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.

If the thought of spending endless hours cleaning windows puts you off building a new conservatory or installing skylights then self-cleaning glass is precisely what you need. View this demonstration video to gain a better understanding of how self-cleaning glass works with the forces of nature to keep your glass cleaner.

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.

You may not realise it but simply replacing your plastic conservatory roof with a new glass roof, incorporating Pilkington Activ™ Self-cleaning glass, will have a tremendous effect on the way your conservatory looks, feels and sounds.

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.

Replacing or installing new windows provides the opportunity for you to enhance your home not only in terms of appearance, but in terms of energy performance and comfort, improved noise insulation, improved security, and even lower maintenance with self-cleaning glass.

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.

Pilkington Optilam™ is ideal for providing both impact resistance and security since it may break on impact but the glass is held in place thus preventing injury or intrusion. Pilkington Optilam™ is produced by combining two or more sheets of glass with one or more plastic interlayers.

Self-cleaning glass: British Standards and Building Regulations for the safe cleaning of windowss The introduction of Pilkington ActivTM, together with its increased specification in commercial projects, has led to queries about its use with regard to regulations for safe cleaning of windows.