Bendheim’s Optichroic® dichroic glass is said to be the first glass of its type suitable for architectural applications. Developed in the late 50s by NASA to protect against the potentially harmful effects of direct sunlight and cosmic radiation, dichroic glass, with its striking visual qualities, has been used in a variety of scientific and industrial applications.
Optichroic glass is created through specialized interlayer technologies. As the viewer’s angle to the glass changes, so does its color, giving Optichroic its refined iridescent characteristics. The glass offers an attractive aesthetic with the added durability of a scratch-resistant, easy-to-maintain glass. It has been rigorously tested by independent labs to ensure the Optichroic dichroic effect is long-lasting and stable. Architects and designers can select Optichroic glass from an assortment of surface combinations, including clear, etched, and etched patterns. It can be produced in sheets as large as 54 by 120 inches, without the long lead-times normally associated with specialty products.
