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7 Glass Substrates
Glass Materials
We work with the world’s leading glass substrates — from cost-effective soda-lime to high-performance Corning® Gorilla® Glass — to match every application requirement.
Select Substrate:
Soda Lime
Aluminosilicate
Panda Glass
Dragontrail
Borosilicate
Low Iron
Gorilla® Glass
Material Library
Select the Right Glass for Your Project
Each substrate offers unique optical, mechanical, and thermal properties. Our engineers will recommend the ideal material based on your application, environment, and budget.
Premium Partner
Corning® Gorilla® Glass
The world’s leading damage-resistant cover glass. Engineered with fusion-draw aluminosilicate composition, Gorilla® Glass delivers outstanding scratch resistance, drop performance, and optical clarity. Chemically strengthened via ion-exchange for ultra-thin profiles. Ideal for consumer electronics, automotive displays, wearables, and premium touchscreens.
0.4–2mm
Chem. Strengthened
Scratch Resistant
High Transmittance
Cost Effective
Soda Lime Glass
The most widely used flat glass composition. Excellent cost efficiency with good optical properties and easy processability. Suitable for household appliance panels, lighting glass, and switch covers.
>89% T
Physical Temper
Chemical Temper
Economical
High Performance
Aluminosilicate Glass
Alumina-enriched composition enables deep ion-exchange strengthening with superior hardness and thermal stability. The preferred substrate for demanding industrial and automotive touch applications.
High CS/DOL
Thermal Stable
Scratch Resistant
Ion-Exchange
CDGM / NEG
Panda Glass
High-alumina alkali-free borosilicate glass developed for display substrates. Ultra-low thermal expansion, high strain point, and excellent dimensional stability for precision optical applications.
Alkali-Free
Low CTE
Display Grade
High Flatness
AGC / Asahi
Dragontrail™ Glass
AGC’s chemically strengthened aluminosilicate glass offering 6–8× the strength of conventional soda-lime glass. Engineered for smartphones, wearables, and displays with exceptional flexural performance.
6–8× Stronger
Chem. Temper
0.4–1.1mm
High Flexibility
Heat Resistant
Borosilicate Glass
Boron trioxide composition delivers exceptional thermal shock resistance (up to 300°C differential) and chemical durability. Widely used in laboratory equipment, oven doors, and industrial sight glasses.
300°C Shock
Low CTE
Chemical Resistant
High Clarity
Ultra Clear
Low Iron Glass
Reduced iron oxide content eliminates the green tint of standard glass, achieving over 91% light transmittance with true color-neutral clarity. Essential for premium displays and showcase glass.
>91% T
Color Neutral
Ultra Clear
Solar Grade
Material Comparison
Material Comparison at a Glance
Key properties across all 7 glass substrates to help guide your selection.
| Material | Thickness | Transmittance | Chem. Temper | Phys. Temper | Thermal Shock | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Soda Lime | 1.0–19mm | >89% | ~80°C | Appliance panels, lighting, switches | ||
| Aluminosilicate | 0.4–3mm | >91% | ~200°C | Touch screens, industrial HMI | ||
| Panda Glass | 0.5–1.1mm | >91% | ~200°C | LCD/OLED display substrates | ||
| Dragontrail™ | 0.4–1.1mm | >91% | ~200°C | Smartphones, tablets, wearables | ||
| Borosilicate | 0.7–10mm | >90% | ~300°C | Lab, oven doors, lighting | ||
| Low Iron | 1.0–19mm | >91% | ~80°C | Solar panels, displays, showcases | ||
| Gorilla® Glass | 0.4–2mm | >92% | ~200°C | Consumer electronics, automotive |
Not Sure Which Material to Choose?
Our engineers can recommend the optimal glass substrate based on your application environment, performance requirements, and budget.
