THE NEW XANDER ‘SQUID’ RANGE OF WINDOW FILMS

Our new Xander Squid films combine the best of plastic window films and transparent curtains into one easy and beautiful solution!

Xander Squid film is made out of textile, giving it a warm and natural feel with a linen-look. It is available in 6 colours to fit your interior.

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INCREDIBLE FEATURES

Xander Squid is a self-adhesive, transparent fabric which enables you to see out during the day, but largely restricts people outside from being able to look in.

The effect of Xander Squid can be compared to that of a net curtain, but its unique texture has a warm, natural feel. Xander Squid is minimalistic so it can be combined perfectly with any other type of window decoration.

It blends into any interior design style.

Xander Squid keeps a lot of the sun’s heat out, so it’s an ideal solution on windows that are exposed to strong sunshine. It’s also breathable, unlike plastic window film, so it’s even suitable for high-performance glass.

• One-way privacy

  Xander Squid film is an alternative to plastic window films, transparent curtains or blinds. It allows you to see outside, but keeps people from looking in during the day

  Stylish and natural character

  Xander Squid film is made out of textile, giving it a warm and natural feel with a linen-look. It is available in 6 colours to fit your interior.

  Sun resistant

  Xander Squid film can provide a cooling effect of up to -3°C (stronger with lighter colours) by reflecting the Sun and protects your interior from UV exposure

  Easy to clean

  After Xander Squid film is installed, you will save time! No more washing windows or dry-cleaning curtains. Xander Squid film itself can be cleaned easily while it is on the window.

  Compatible with large windows

  Xander Squid film rolls are standard 1300mm wide, but they can be installed easily side-by-side for a seamless joint to cover larger surfaces

  Compatible with high-efficiency glass (HR+++)

  Plastic window films can cause thermal cracking of the glass. Contrary to these films, Xander Squid film can be applied to high-efficiency glass (HR+++) due to its open structure. We recommend to cover the whole window and avoid the colour Coal

  Compatible with damp rooms

  Xander Squid film is patented to be used in damp rooms (e.g., kitchens, bathrooms). Still, we recommend to avoid direct contact with water and keep your rooms ventilated

  Sun glare reducing

  Xander Squid film reflects up to a third of the solar rays, making it ideal to take the edge off sun glaring in TV, computer or projector screens

Transparent vs opaque range: The opaque one is woven with 2x thicker yarns, so there will be less visibility to the outside than the transparent range given a higher yarn density (obvious from the name).

• Colour: A second effect (less obvious) is that the darker colours keep more contact with the outside than the light ones. An oak opaque and darker colours you can actually still see through well enough, a chalk opaque is closest to frosted glass (least see-through from the inside)

THE XANDER SQUID ‘CHALK’ GALLERY

THE XANDER SQUID ‘BONE’ GALLERY

THE XANDER SQUID ‘OAK’ GALLERY

THE XANDER SQUID ‘ASH’ GALLERY

THE XANDER SQUID ‘ROCK’ GALLERY

THE XANDER SQUID ‘COAL’ GALLERY

XANDER SQUID COMMERCIAL APPLICATIONS

Please note we will require the artwork in Adobe Illustrator or EPS Vector files for us to print onto the Xander Squid films

FAQS

WHICH COLOURS FITS MY INTERIOR BEST?

1) If you are looking for a lot of privacy, choose a colour that is as light as possible. With a light colour (Chalk or Bone) it is more difficult to look inside than with a dark colour.

2) If you are looking for a lot of sun protection, choose a light colour. After all, it reflects most of the solar energy.

3) If you are looking for a nice and sharp view to the outside (or a nearby room), then choose a dark color. Coal (black) gives you the most visual contact with the outside world.

4) If you are looking for light reduction to reduce annoying light reflections in your computer screen, choose a dark color. These absorb more light than the light colours.  

DOES SQUID PROTECT MY PRIVACY IN THE EVENING?

Partially. The effect of SQUID can be likened to the effect of transparent curtains/net curtains. During the day it prevents people from seeing in and you will keep the view outside. In the evening, how much you can see inside depends on how much light there is inside.

SQUID opaque is more densely woven, which also provides more privacy in the evening/night than the transparent version. However, SQUID opaque still remains transparent at that moment, so you can still see shapes and shadows from the inside as it gets darker outside.

To achieve complete privacy, SQUID can easily be combined with other window decoration (for example curtains or blinds), because SQUID is applied directly to the window and therefore does not get in the way of e.g. rails will sit.

CAN I USE SQUID TO KEEP HEAT FROM THE SUN OUT?

Yes. SQUID reflects a large proportion of heat from the sun before it enters the room. Depending on the colour, 25% to 36% of the sun's energy is reflected, making room temperature up to 3°C cooler in the Summer. Lighter colors reflect more sunlight (Chalk: 36% > Bone: 33% > Oak: 28% > Ash: 25% > Rock: 25%, Coal: 13%).

WILL SQUID INSULATE MY WINDOW AGAINST THE HEAT OR COLD?

The insulating property of SQUID is negligible in both summer and winter. SQUID does reflect some of the sun's heat, however.

CAN I FULLY BLACKOUT MY ROOM WITH SQUID?

SQUID will not fully black out rooms.  

For complete blackout, SQUID can be easily combined with other window decoration (e.g., curtains or blinds), since SQUID is applied directly to the window, so doesn't interfere with fixtures or fittings.

HOW CAN I CLEAN SQUID?

You can remove dust from Squid with a microfibre cloth or vacuum with a brush. Washing or cleaning with chemicals impairs its stickiness, so this must be avoided at all costs! You can use stain remover for the most stubborn stains (chocolate, crayon, honey, mayonnaise...). We recommend TMC520 for this, available from all good DIY stores.

IS SQUID REMOVABLE?

Yes, SQUID can be removed without any permanent traces. There might be some glue residue on the window but you can easily wash it off.

CAN I USE SQUID OUTSIDE?

No. SQUID has been developed for inside use only.

CAN I USE SQUID ON SKYLIGHTS & CONSERVATORIES

Yes, SQUID can be placed on skylights and conservatories, provided the material is made of flat glass and not plexiglas/plastic. SQUID cannot be placed on cupolas as this has a curved surface.

CAN I USE SQUID ON A SLIDING DOORS OR WINDOWS?

Yes. SQUID sticks directly to the glass so it can slide behind the fixed part of the window perfectly.

CAN I USE SQUID IN COMBINATION WITH OTHER WINDOW DECORATIONS?

Yes. You can combine SQUID with other window decoration like curtains or blinds, for example to completely black out the room. SQUID sticks directly to the glass so it won't interfere with any other window decoration.

CAN I USE SQUID IN HUMID AREAS SUCH AS BATHROOMS?

Yes. SQUID has been developed to also function optimally in humid rooms. This means that SQUID stays stuck in rooms with a high level of humidity, such as bathrooms and kitchens. Exposing SQUID directly to water should however be avoided. A few drops can't cause any harm, but a flow of water is not good for its stickiness.

CAN I USE SQUID ON SOUTH-FACING WINDOWS?

Absolutely. SQUID has been tested against strong UV rays and this does not change the glue's colour or weaken its strength. Because the fabric is stuck straight on the glass, it reflects some of the sun's heat, so a room where SQUID is installed is less likely to overheat. This makes SQUID particularly suitable for skylights, conservatories and south-facing sliding doors.