SkyWay™ Bird Film
Reducing Bird Glass Collisions with Innovation and Design
About SkyWay™ Bird Film
Avery Dennison® SkyWay™ Bird Film is an American Bird Conservancy-recommended product designed to reduce bird glass collisions. It features a 2"x2" spaced pattern of 1/4 inch neutral-colored dots that deter birds without obstructing interior views. Bird–window collisions are a significant cause of avian mortality in the United States. Recent studies estimate that over 1 billion birds die annually from flying into buildings.
Key Features
- Cost-effective solution to reduce bird strikes.
- Neutral-colored 2"x2" dot pattern for minimal visual impact.
- LEED Innovation Credit v4.1 for Bird Collision Deterrence.
- Durable, weather-resistant, and UV-protected material.
- Recommended by the American Bird Conservancy.
Product Specifications
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Face | 4 mil (101 µm) Polyester |
| Adhesive | Permanent Clear Acrylic Pressure-Sensitive |
| Application Surface | Exterior Flat Glass |
| UV Block | 98% |
| Durability | 3 years for vertical applications |
| Visible light transmission | 89% (applied to 1/8″ clear glass) · 92% film only |
| Total solar energy rejected | 22% (applied to 1/8″ clear glass) |
| Glare reduction | 4% |
| Bird-strike Threat Factor | 15 (American Bird Conservancy tunnel test) |
| Glass compatibility | Exterior flat glass, acrylic and polycarbonate per the Avery Dennison datasheet. SkyWay is not listed on Avery Dennison’s architectural Film-to-Glass chart — it is a specialty exterior product. Confirm the glazing before installing. See the full Avery Dennison Film-to-Glass chart → |
| Warranty | View Details |
Applications
- Commercial and residential buildings
- Community, public, and government structures
- Recreational buildings and stadiums
