Laminated glass is a high-performance safety and security glass made from two or more layers of glass bonded permanently together with a plastic interlayer, usually PVB or SentryGlas (SGP). The lamination process uses heat and pressure to create a bond that’s clear and strong.
What makes laminated glass stand out is what happens when it breaks. The fragments stay stuck to that inner plastic layer instead of scattering, so the opening stays intact even after impact. That’s exactly why it works so well for security. Depending on the thickness and number of layers, it can hold up against forced entry, smash-and-grab attempts, and even ballistic threats.
It’s not just a security product either. Laminated glass cuts down outside noise significantly and blocks up to 99% of UV rays, which helps keep furniture and flooring from fading. You’ll see it in storefronts, airports, government buildings, and residential windows in high-traffic or high-crime neighborhoods. And because the glass stays put in the frame even when broken, it doubles as protection during hurricanes and other severe weather, keeping wind and debris from getting inside.
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