Mirrors designed for the hotel and leisure industry are required to be aesthetically pleasing, safe and high functioning, due to the nature of their placement and the sheer number of people who come into contact with them. Mirrors can dramatically change how a space looks and feels, while performing a practical service to your customers.
Of course, safety is a vital component. The mirrors need to be robust, and in the event of an emergency, must break in a manner that causes the least danger to anything and anyone in proximity.
Historically, making mirrors safer was to the detriment of the style – affecting the colour, clarity and finish. However, there are now mirrors on the market that maintain the high visual standards required, without compromising on safety and light reflection.
The game-changer
Saint-Gobain Glass has recently released its innovation in safety mirrors –MIRALITE® EASYSAFE. It is a shatterproof mirror that retains 98% of glass splinters if the mirror breaks. It is also highly sustainable – it is made from water-based and lead-free components to ensure better indoor air quality through very low volatile organic compound (VOC) emissions. Its performance has been tested against the most demanding standards.
Usually, to enhance the safety of mirrors, a safety film is applied in processing. This has the potential to dull the mirror and lead to imperfections, plus it is less sustainable as it produces more waste
MIRALITE EASYSAFE has an anti-shatter resin coating applied in a single step process at Saint-Gobain’s factory, which not only removes the environmental and aesthetic challenges of a film such as frayed edges, but also makes it easier and safer to work with for processors and installers.
It is particularly recommended for high-traffic environments where safety is a primary concern, such as sports facilities, hotels and restaurants, retail outlets or entertainment venues. Its durability and shatter-resistance make it a great choice for wall coverings, furniture manufacturing and decorative mirror applications.
Style and substance
With an innovative shatterproof mirror such as MIRALITE EASYSAFE, creativity and design need not be compromised in the pursuit of safety and function.
For more information on Mirrors from Saint-Gobain Glass, visit
www.saint-gobain-glass.co.uk
or contact jenni.young@saint-gobain.com