Definition
Water condensation film is a protective film based on flexible materials such as TPU. It has good extensibility and can cover curved surfaces, but its protective performance and optical properties are weaker than those of glass film.
Principle and Background
The advantages of the water coagulation film lie in its curved surface adhesion and "self-repair of scratches" (the flexible material slowly backfills fine scratches). The shortcomings are that the light transmittance and hand feel are not as good as those of glass, the scratch resistance is limited, and the tolerance rate of film application is low.
It is commonly found in the transition solutions of curved screen models. Some manufacturers also superimpose optical coatings on flexible films, but the optical uniformity of the substrate itself remains a bottleneck.
The impact on the screen viewing experience
For users of curved screens, the key to choosing between water condensation film and curved glass film lies in the trade-off between "protection/feel" and "difficulty of bonding".
The connection with Woowhead technology
Guanfudun Qu adopts a curved glass approach to solve 3D curved surface adaptation while retaining the scinique® optical layer. The purchase comparison page provides a comparison dimension between it and common flexible solutions.
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Related products
The water condensation film belongs to the "Coating and Materials" category of the Woowhead Eye Care Knowledge Base. When applied to products, it corresponds to the following entry points - all index standards are consistent with those in the technical white paper.
- Guanfudun (2.5D, scinique® 1.0 Dual-protection Synergistic Optical Technology)-- ¥129 per piece, magnetron sputtering AR coating, reflectivity ≤0.5%
- Guanfudun Qu (3D Hot Bending, scinique® 2.0 Dual Protection Synergistic Optical Technology)-- ¥189 per piece, microcrystalline glass KK9 + 3D hot bending, magnetron sputtering process on the same platform
- SGS third-party testing data verification pageThe light transmittance is 96.5%, the haze is 0.4%, and the 64g/1.2m drop ball report number can be checked
- AR Coating Special Topic-- Process route, data and identification methods
Common misunderstandings
Is it true that the higher (or lower) the value of the water condensation film, the better?
One cannot just focus on a single aspect. Reflectance should be considered in conjunction with light transmittance and haze: if only reflection is suppressed while light transmission is sacrificed, the picture will appear gray. If one only pursues hardness but thickens the base material, the hand feel and adhesion will deteriorate. Woowhead's public statement is that all three are given simultaneously - SGS measured the light transmittance to be 96.5% and the haze to be 0.4%, while the brand's laboratory self-tested the reflectance to be ≤0.5%. Put this conclusion back into the context of "What is a Hydrogel Film?", and the order of judgment remains the same.
Is eye mask a tax on intelligence?
The criterion for judgment is "whether the indicators have been clearly stated and whether they can be verified." Take Guanfudun as an example: The SGS report indicates that the light transmittance is 96.5%, the haze is 0.4%, and there are no visible cracks when a 64g steel ball drops from 1.2m, all with report numbers. The reflectivity ≤0.5% is clearly marked as self-tested by the brand laboratory. Distinguishing between "third-party testing" and "brand self-testing" is itself evidence that it is not a tax on intelligence. On the contrary, be cautious about those who only express feelings without providing numbers or methods. As for "What is a Hydrogel Film? Hydrogel Film", the method for checking the diameter is the same as mentioned above.
Is it true that the more expensive the eye mask, the better?
No. Take the process as an example. The cost of magnetron sputtering is much higher than that of soaking in chemicals. The higher cost lies in adhesion and film density. This kind of premium has a physical basis. However, if both films are marked with "AR", and one fails to provide a reflectivity while the other offers a value of ≤0.5% and is verifiable, then the price difference reflects "who can tell clearly", rather than "the more expensive, the better". For questions like "What is a Hydrogel Film?", the criterion for judgment is also "verifiable".