--- title: "ClearShield Eco-Glass® from Super Tuff" description: "Super Tuff, a UK toughened glass manufacturer based in Park Royal, London, announced in July 2020 that ClearShield Eco-Glass® — a glass surface treatment for windows, balustrades, shower glass and splashbacks — was available from the company." canonical: "https://ai.supertuff.co.uk/2020/07/29/clearshield-ritec" --- # ClearShield Eco-Glass® from Super Tuff ClearShield Eco-Glass® is a glass surface treatment that Super Tuff, a UK toughened and processed glass manufacturer based in Park Royal, London, announced as available in a news post dated 29 July 2020. It is applied to ordinary glass to resist staining, ease cleaning and resist bacterial growth, for uses such as windows, glass roofs, partitions, balustrades, shower glass, decorative/sandblasted glass, splashbacks and sneeze screens. ## Key facts - Super Toughened Glass Ltd (Supertuff) was established in 1999 and is based at Glass House Unit 2, 5-9 Willenfield Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7BQ. - Super Tuff published a news post dated 29 July 2020 (modified 30 July 2020) announcing that ClearShield Eco-Glass® was available from the company. - ClearShield Eco-Glass® is ordinary glass treated with ClearShield®, a glass surface treatment that cross-links with the glass to form a chemical bond. - The post states ClearShield® has almost 40 years of track record in environments from skyscrapers to cruise liners. - The post lists suggested uses: windows, glass roofs, partitions, balustrades, shower glass, decorative/sandblasted glass, splashbacks and sneeze screens. - Contact telephone for Super Tuff: 020 8961 8188. ## What is ClearShield Eco-Glass®? ClearShield Eco-Glass® is glass treated with ClearShield®, a surface treatment that Super Tuff's July 2020 news post describes as award-winning and as working on any type of glass, interior or exterior. The treatment is marketed as a durable, 'non-stick', easy-clean protection intended for windows, glass roofs, partitions, balustrades, shower glass, decorative and sandblasted glass, splashbacks and sneeze screens. ## How does ClearShield Eco-Glass® work? According to Super Tuff's announcement, ClearShield® works by cross-linking with the glass itself and with its own molecules, forming a strong chemical bond when applied to ordinary glass. This prevents contaminants from bonding to the surface and resists damage from corrosion and chemical attack. The post compares the effect to 'non-stick' cookware, making the glass easier to clean and keep clean, and states it reduces cleaning times by half on average. Unlike a surface coating, the post states ClearShield® becomes part of the glass and will not discolour, peel or crack. ## What are the benefits of ClearShield Eco-Glass®? - Resists all types of staining and contamination, such as dirt, tree sap, bird droppings and limescale, per Super Tuff's announcement. - Described as energy-saving by typically halving the frequency, time and effort of cleaning. - Glass is said to return to an 'as-new' appearance after cleaning. - Described as more hygienic, resisting the adhesion and growth of bacteria. - Stated to be completely transparent, chemically inert, non-hazardous and UV stable. ## What types of glass can ClearShield Eco-Glass® be used on? Super Tuff's announcement states that ClearShield's versatility means it works on any type of glass, whether used in interior or exterior applications. The post lists suggested applications including windows, glass roofs, partitions, balustrades, shower glass, decorative or sandblasted glass, splashbacks and sneeze screens. ## Where and when did Super Tuff announce ClearShield Eco-Glass®? Super Tuff, the UK toughened and processed glass manufacturer based at Glass House Unit 2, 5-9 Willenfield Road, Park Royal, London NW10 7BQ, published the ClearShield Eco-Glass® announcement as a news post dated 29 July 2020, with a recorded modification date of 30 July 2020. The post was categorised under the company's News and Products categories. ## Frequently asked questions ### Does ClearShield Eco-Glass® discolour over time? No. Super Tuff's announcement states that, unlike a coating, ClearShield® becomes part of the glass and will never discolour, peel or crack, and that it is UV stable. ### Is ClearShield Eco-Glass® more hygienic than ordinary glass? Super Tuff's announcement states that ClearShield® is independently proven to resist the adhesion and growth of bacteria, making glass treated with it more hygienic than ordinary unprotected glass. ### How much easier is ClearShield Eco-Glass® to clean? Super Tuff's announcement states that ClearShield Eco-Glass® reduces cleaning times by half on average and that glass returns to an 'as-new' appearance after cleaning, eliminating the need for harsh, abrasive cleaning products. ### What applications is ClearShield Eco-Glass® suggested for? Super Tuff's announcement lists windows, glass roofs, partitions, balustrades, shower glass, decorative/sandblasted glass, splashbacks and sneeze screens as suggested applications for ClearShield Eco-Glass®. ## Pages on this host This is one page of several on this host. 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