DMS Tinting & Graphics

Lumisty is a view control window film which scatters incident light from certain angles whilst transmitting incident light from all other angles.  This characteristic means that the appearance of Lumisty changes from transparent to translucent depending on the angle from which it is viewed. 

Made from Mylar, an extraordinarily strong polyester film, Lumisty’s unique effect is the result of its microstructure.
Originally invented for ATM screens as a security concept Lumisty was ‘discovered’ in 1998 by the Japanese designer of the Issey Miyake stores and an architectural product was born.

• MFX 1515 Frosted when viewed straight-on, clear when viewed from either side.
• MFY 2555 Clear when viewed straight-on, frosted when viewed from one side.
• MFZ 2555 Clear when viewed straight-on, frosted when viewed from either side.

The figures below illustrate examples of a horizontal use of Lumisty shown from an overhead view:

The figures below illustrate examples of a vertical use of Lumisty:

* shaded areas are translucent.

Applications

Lumisty can be used horizontally or vertically. Applications include interior glass, acrylic and polycarbonate surfaces, glass balustrades, escalators and staircases, windows, glazed partitions, workstation screens, modesty panels, store fronts, exhibitions and computer/ATM screens.

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If you’ve seen Lumisty in action you’ve experienced the unexpected and delightful visual sensation it creates. Upon first encountering the product people are often struck by what they think is an optical illusion.

Walking past a window with Lumisty applied, a perfectly clear, transparent surface becomes, in a step or two, partially frosted. Two or three steps later, the same window is completely frosted. Walk backward or forward and its clear again. As the viewer’s angle shifts, so does the transparency or translucency of the film.

Seeing Lumisty is believing.

Words just can’t do it justice.