|
TAC |
CAB |
Material |
newer technology was formulated for superior visual clarity |
formulated as an inexpensive graphic film used many years ago |
Clarity |
With very low Haze value |
has more Haze, causing un-sharp visual images |
Moisture |
absorbs less Moisture |
easily absorb Moisture, which adds more Haze |
Shrinkage |
shrinks less than CAB as TAC is a more stable |
has shrinkage problems that lead to lenses falling out of frames |
UV Blocking |
block 100% of all UV up to 400nm |
Not all CAB blocks 100% UV…. some only block up to 380nm |
Stability |
very rigid, allowing for base curves to remain stable |
soft and deforms easily after curving and when glazed |
Lamination of the Film |
has superior lamination quality and does not de-laminate |
has a tendency to de-laminate very easily |