Affordable Low‑E, Low‑Iron Glass
The right glass can be the focal point of your design. Combining the superior color accuracy of Acuity® low-iron glass with the peak energy performance of Vitro’s Solarban® family of glass products creates a visually striking and high performing façade. Acuity® glass is available with the full spectrum of Solarban® solar control, low-e coatings, providing multiple options to meet your project's needs while adhering to budgetary constraints.
Less Green. For Less Green.
Developed based on 30 years of experience manufacturing Starphire Ultra-Clear® glass, Acuity® glass is produced utilizing proprietary low-iron materials and processes. Designed specifically for exterior vision glazing applications, Acuity® low-iron glass serves as a substrate for Solarban® low-e coatings and is 60% less green than standard "clear" glass. It is suitable for all lites in an insulating glass unit (IGU) or laminated configuration, offering exceptional performance and optimal aesthetics for a fraction of the total installed façade cost.
For configurations that require exposed edges, such as interior applications, Vitro recommends Starphire Ultra-Clear® low-iron glass, known for its distinctive azure blue edge and exceptional clarity. Starphire® glass is 87% less green than standard "clear" glass and can also be paired with Solarban® low-e coatings.
All configurations include uncoated Acuity® glass as the interior lite. Available coatings include:
- Solarban® 60 Glass
- Solarban® R67 Glass (formerly Solarban® 67 Glass)
- Solarban® R77 Glass
- Solarban® 72 Glass
- Solarban® 90 Glass
- Solarban® R100 Glass
Applications
In addition to office buildings, institutions, hotels and schools, Solarban® Acuity® glass can be specified for exterior applications from luxury condominiums and mixed-use buildings to entrances and storefronts. Solarban® Acuity® glass is also ideal for distinctive exterior applications such as atriums, skylights and spandrel glass.
Vitro’s latest addition to its family of solar control, low-e glasses, Solarban® 65 glass on the second surface, with an Acuity® low-iron glass substrate
Awards & Honors
- Best of Products, The Architect’s Newspaper
- Top 101 Products, Building Design + Construction
Well-suited for distinctive exterior applications, Solarban® Acuity® low-e, low-iron glass has been acknowledged for providing exceptional clarity and solar control performance at a price feasible for virtually any facade or vision glazing application.
Fabrication & Availability
Acuity® glass is available in 6 mm, 8 mm and 10 mm thicknesses. Solarban® Acuity® glass is stocked at all Vitro facilities for immediate shipment with the same lead time as all Solarban® glass products. All Solarban® solar control low‑e glasses are available through the Vitro Certified® Network.
Aesthetics & Performance
Aesthetics
- Looks
- Exceptionally clear; 60% less green than conventional clear glass
- Reflectivity
- Low
Performance Data Comparisons
Featured Configurations | VLT | SHGC | |
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Solarban® 60 (2) Acuity® + Acuity® |
73 | 0.41 |
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Solarban® R67 (2) Acuity® + Acuity® |
56 | 0.30 |
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Solarban® R77 (2) Acuity® + Acuity® |
49 | 0.25 |
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Solarban® 72 (2) Acuity® + Acuity® |
67 | 0.28 |
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Solarban® 90 (2) Acuity® + Acuity® |
53 | 0.23 |
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Solarban® R100 (2) Acuity® + Acuity® |
43 | 0.23 |
Colors are reproductions and are for descriptive purposes only.
Advanced Applications
VacuMax™ VIG | Solarvolt™ BIPV Glass System | Oversized Glass (130″ x 204″) & Titan (130″ x 240″) |
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Learn more about VacuMax™ VIG, Solarvolt™ BIPV glass systems and our oversized glass capabilities.
Inspiration & Evaluation

Solarban® 72 Acuity® Glass
4" x 6" Sample of Solarban® 72 (2) Acuity® + Acuity®