Vitro Architectural Glass Marks Milestones for Its Solarban® Products

Vitro Architectural Glass, the largest glass manufacturer in North America and a leader in sustainable building materials, is celebrating major anniversaries for its Solarban® line of solar control low-e glass in 2025. Alongside the 25-year milestone for Solarban^® 60, the company is also marking 20 years of Solarban^® 70 glass and 10 years of Solarban® 90, each representing key innovations in architectural glazing.

When it launched, Solarban^® 70 glass was a breakthrough, being the first low-e glass to feature a third layer of silver, significantly enhancing thermal performance and optical clarity. Today, it remains the most widely specified triple-silver low-e glass on the market.

In a one-inch insulating glass unit (IGU), it provides 64% visible light transmittance (VLT) and a 0.27 solar heat gain coefficient (SHGC), making it ideal for maximizing daylight while reducing energy demands. Prominent applications include 510 Vermont in Los Angeles and Imperial Tower in Durham, North Carolina.

A decade later, Solarban^® 90 glass introduced quad-silver technology, delivering outstanding solar control without compromising a near-clear aesthetic. Its 51% VLT and 0.23 SHGC offer both energy efficiency and neutral appearance from interior and exterior perspectives. Projects such as the UT Arlington Engineering Building and the SAFE Credit Union Performing Arts Center showcase its combination of performance and design flexibility.

All Solarban® products can be paired with Vitro’s low-iron Starphire Ultra-Clear® or Acuity® glass for a crisp, colorless finish, and they are compatible with various tinted performance options.

With over six decades of continuous innovation, Solarban® glass continues to deliver advanced, visually appealing, and energy-efficient solutions, solidifying Vitro’s reputation as a pioneer in sustainable architectural glass.