Presenting new advances in sustainable and high-performance interlayers for laminated glass.  

Kingsport, Tenn. October 22, 2024 — Eastman, the leading manufacturer of Saflex™ and Vanceva™ PVB interlayers for laminated glass, is excited to announce its participation at glasstec 2024, the largest international glass fair, running from October 22–25 in Düsseldorf, Germany. Visit us in Hall 11, Booth A50 to explore our architectural and automotive glass innovations, including exciting product launches and previews.  

“We’re excited to participate in glasstec and showcase innovations for both the architectural and automotive industries,” said Sabine Ketsman, division president of films at Eastman. “With advanced interlayer technology like Saflex Horizon Vision for head-up displays, and new solutions like Evoca™ RSL for electric vehicles, we’re addressing trends in safety, connectivity, electrification, and autonomous driving. Our LiteCarbon™ Clear interlayer represents a significant step forward in sustainable architecture, offering a lower-carbon footprint to meet the evolving demands of the building sector. This is an exciting time for Eastman as we continue to focus on providing solutions to meet industry needs.” 

Architectural showcase highlights:  

  • Saflex LiteCarbon Clear: Be among the first to preview our first-generation, lower-carbon PVB interlayer, designed to support the glass industry to meet the building sector’s growing demand for reduced embodied carbon emissions, set to launch at glasstec. 
  • Saflex Structural: A decade of innovation in frameless and load-bearing glazing technologies, showcased in the Glass Technology Live Area at Booth B64 in Hall 11, featuring pioneering frameless glazing demos using Saflex Structural interlayers. 
  • Saflex FlySafe™ 3D: Discover our expanded bird-friendly portfolio with two sequin sizes (6 mm and 9 mm diameter) and two-color options (silver matte and shiny), offering more effective solutions for building façades. 
  • Saflex Solar + Vanceva Ocean Grey: Combining high-visible light transmission with superior solar control and a sleek grey finish, this solution maximizes energy efficiency and aesthetics in glass. 
  • Saflex Storm: Engineered to meet the stringent requirements of storm-prone areas, offering enhanced protection against wind-borne debris while maintaining glass integrity post-breakage. 
  • Security glazing: Saflex interlayers provide an enhanced defense against modern threats, from vandalism and burglary to ballistic and bomb-blast protection.   


Automotive showcase highlights:  

  • Saflex Horizon Vision: Enhanced visibility and performance for advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and head-up displays (HUD), ensuring image clarity while supporting next-gen automotive technology. 
  • Saflex Evoca RSL: Be the first to preview this PVB interlayer designed for electric vehicle (EVs) sidelite applications. Evoca RSL offers enhanced design flexibility to achieve a more optimal balance between acoustic comfort and door system weight, enabling frameless side windows. Officially launching in November. 
  • Saflex Solar and Color: Responding to solar and color glazing trends in the automotive industry, enhancing vehicle comfort, energy efficiency, and design through an expanded offering tailored to individual application requirements. 
  • Saflex XIR: New developments in this portfolio of advanced interlayers to improve performance to meet the most stringent solar control requirements and improve optical appearance properties.    


With over 85 years of expertise, Eastman’s Saflex™ and Vanceva™ interlayers offer innovative solutions that promote sustainability, safety, and design flexibility in the laminated glass industry.  

“We look forward to connecting with our partners and customers at glasstec to discuss how our latest innovations can help them meet the challenges of today and tomorrow,” added Ketsman.  

Visit us at glasstec to learn how Saflex and Vanceva PVB interlayers are shaping the future of glass design for both the architectural and automotive markets. For more information, contact us or visit our booth at the event.  

About Eastman 

Founded in 1920, Eastman is a global specialty materials company that produces a broad range of products found in items people use every day. With the purpose of enhancing the quality of life in a material way, Eastman works with customers to deliver innovative products and solutions while maintaining a commitment to safety and sustainability. The company’s innovation-driven growth model takes advantage of world-class technology platforms, deep customer engagement, and differentiated application development to grow its leading positions in attractive end markets such as transportation, building and construction, and consumables. As a globally inclusive and diverse company, Eastman employs approximately 14,000 people around the world and serves customers in more than 100 countries. The company had 2023 revenue of approximately $9.2 billion and is headquartered in Kingsport, Tennessee, USA. For more information, visit www.eastman.com.