3M™ Affinity Series · sun control window film · installed by Epic
The film with the shortest payback on a west elevation.
Reflective commercial solar film that rejects up to 79% of total solar energy — 3M’s published figure. Run your building through the energy analysis to see the number.
Affinity rejects up to 79% of total solar energy — 3M’s published figure. Tenants feel it from day one: cooler spaces, less glare, more comfortable floors. Payback is typically two to six years on sun-exposed glass; run your building through the facility energy analysis for the number.
- Budget-driven energy retrofits
- Warehouses & industrial
- Large glass exposures
- Daytime privacy
3M Affinity rating
What it does, and where it belongs.
Affinity is a reflective commercial solar film built for glass-heavy buildings with a cooling-load problem. It rejects up to 79% of total solar energy, which is why its payback is typically at the short end of the two-to-six-year range. The trade-off is a reflective exterior appearance, which many commercial owners prefer and some do not; Epic will show you both in the visualizer before you decide.
Why people choose 3M Affinity
- Up to 79% solar energy rejected: Rejects up to 79% of total solar energy (3M published data).
- Fast payback: 3M cites a ConSol energy analysis showing potential paybacks of under three years; Epic’s facility energy analysis gives the number for your building.
- Tenant comfort: Less heat and glare from day one.
- Daytime privacy: Increased reflection enhances privacy during the day.
- UV protection: Blocks 99% of UV rays.
Which glass this film is approved for
Approved for most single-pane and insulated commercial glass; Epic confirms thermal-stress compatibility at the free survey. Installed floor by floor by Epic-employed Certified Installation Specialists, pre-cut and kitted so tenants see a crew for a morning, not a week.
What sets 3M Affinity apart
- Among the strongest heat rejecters in the 3M line — Up to 79% of total solar energy rejected.
- Sub-3-year payback — A 3M-commissioned ConSol analysis found payback in under three years.
- Commercial grade — Refined reflective finish — more uniform than standard silver.
- 90% glare reduction — Affinity 15 on clear glass.
3M Affinity, rendered on the actual windows.
Drag the handle. Only the glass changes; the bars show how much light and heat still come through with this film. Switch shades or series to compare.
Commercial-grade reflective film: up to 79% of total solar energy rejected (3M published data), a uniform exterior, fast energy payback. Two shades.
Drag the handle on the photo to compare.
Rendering is computed from the film’s published optical values applied only to the glass in each photo (clear-glass baseline: 88% VLT, 8% exterior reflectance). This is a simulation; actual appearance varies with glass type, sun angle and shade — we put real samples on your real glass before you decide.
What does 3M Affinity save on your building?
Enter your glass by elevation, your HVAC and your electricity rate — the estimator ranks every 3M film for your climate, 3M Affinity included. The full analysis adds payback from a quoted price on your actual glass.
The numbers.
Per 3M published data. Values vary by shade and glass type; representative shade shown.
Epic spec card: 3M Affinity
Two pages: performance, what sets it apart, ratings, physical properties, test standards, and Epic’s installation note.
Best for
- Budget-driven energy retrofits
- Warehouses & industrial
- Large glass exposures
- Daytime privacy
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View →On commercial buildings where cooling load, glare and fading drive the decision, and in homes that want the view without the heat. Run the facility energy analysis for your building’s payback, compare shades in the visualizer, or pair it with 3M DI-NOC finishes for a lobby refresh.
Get a quote on 3M Affinity
Tell us the building and the glass. We confirm the right shade and attachment, then send a written estimate.
Ready to see what’s possible on your glass?
A free on-site assessment. Measurements, film recommendation, and a written estimate — no pressure, no obligation.
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