What Blend DR is for
Blend DR is built for hard western and southern exposures where glare and sun are the main complaint: home offices, media rooms, west-facing living areas and commercial glass along busy elevations. The dual-reflective construction reflects more from the outside face than the inside face.
The family runs from a moderate shade to a very dark one. The darkest options are usually considered where privacy and glare outweigh daylight.
Appearance and tradeoffs
- More glare and solar control on the darker shades comes with a noticeably dimmer room.
- The exterior appearance is reflective. That suits some buildings and may conflict with others.
- Daytime privacy only; with interior lights on after dark, people outside can see in.
Documented Blend DR options
4 published options. The shade number in a product name is not its measured light transmission.
| Product | VLT | TSER | UV | Glare | Refl. ext. | Refl. int. | SHGC | Applied |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blend DR 37 PSXVBDR37 | 40% | 51% | 99% | 56% | 13% | 10% | 0.49 | Interior |
| Blend DR 27 PSXVBDR27 | 33% | 61% | 99% | 65% | 20% | 13% | 0.39 | Interior |
| Blend DR 17 PSXVBDR17 | 13% | 79% | 99% | 87% | 45% | 21% | 0.21 | Interior |
| Blend DR 7 PSXVBDR7 | 6% | 82% | 99% | 94% | 43% | 8% | 0.18 | Interior |
Full technical specifications (all 15 master-sheet values)
| Product | VLT | Refl. ext. | Refl. int. | Solar trans. | Solar refl. | Solar abs. | UV | TSER | IRR | IRER | SC | SHGC | U | Emiss. | Glare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blend DR 37 PS | 40% | 13% | 10% | 39% | 18% | 43% | 99% | 51% | 67% | 53% | 0.58 | 0.49 | 0.98 | 0.75 | 56% |
| Blend DR 27 PS | 33% | 20% | 13% | 29% | 26% | 45% | 99% | 61% | 80% | 64% | 0.45 | 0.39 | 0.99 | 0.45 | 65% |
| Blend DR 17 PS | 13% | 45% | 21% | 11% | 46% | 43% | 99% | 79% | 90% | 81% | 0.26 | 0.21 | 0.99 | 0.75 | 87% |
| Blend DR 7 PS | 6% | 43% | 8% | 7% | 46% | 47% | 99% | 82% | 92% | 82% | 0.21 | 0.18 | 0.98 | 0.75 | 94% |
Nominal values with film applied to 1/8 in (3 mm) glass, from the current XPEL VISION master specification sheet (R0326V3). For guidance only—results on your glass differ. N/A means the value is not published. Master sheet (PDF), opens in a new tab
Specification sheets
Blend DR questions
How is Blend DR different from Evening View?
Both are dual-reflective families. Compare them side by side: the master sheet lists different light, reflectance and solar values for each shade, and the appearance on your glass is the deciding factor.
Is Blend DR 7 a blackout film?
No. Blend DR 7 is a very dark solar film that still transmits some light (6% VLT on the master sheet). For opaque coverage, compare Black Out in the decorative family.