Groglass: Latvian Innovation in Invisible Glass Meets the Japanese Interior Design Market

We were proud to have Groglass — a world-leading developer and manufacturer of anti-reflective coatings on glass and acrylic — among the distinguished innovators who took part in Interior Lifestyle Tokyo 2025.

Groglass stands at the forefront of nanotechnology applied to glass, with roots tracing back to the Latvian research center Sidrabe. Founded in 2004, Groglass has dedicated itself to developing almost invisible glass — a high-performance glass that offers near-perfect transparency by reducing light reflection to less than 1% and blocking up to 99% of harmful UV rays. 

Groglass's mission to "See What’s Important" is realized through their patented vacuum coating technology, which enhances the optical clarity and durability of glass and acrylic products for a variety of industries.

Products and Applications

Artglass by Groglass is renowned worldwide for its impeccable transparency and protective qualities. Artglass products are widely used in framing and preserving artwork in over 300 museums globally, including prestigious institutions like the Rijksmuseum in Amsterdam and the Tokyo National Museum. 

Beyond art preservation, Groglass also offers high-performance technical glass under its Sapphire brand, developed for applications such as refrigerated display cabinets in supermarkets, electronic display screens in airports and railway stations, as well as a variety of architectural uses.

Fostering Latvia and Japan Through Innovation

Japan is one of Latvia’s key trade and investment partners in Asia, with active bilateral relations across high-value sectors such as advanced materials and technology.

To further strengthen these ties, Latvia engages in proactive diplomacy, business missions, and participation in major events like Expo 2025 Osaka and Interior Lifestyle Tokyo 2025, aiming to attract Japanese partners and investors in cutting-edge materials and technologies.

Groglass, with its expertise in nanotechnology-based glass coatings, complements Japan’s renowned precision and quality standards. While Groglass already serves markets in Europe, the US, China, and Australia, its participation in Interior Lifestyle Tokyo 2025 marks a strategic step toward deepening engagement with Japan.

With its strong focus on craftsmanship, innovation, and design harmony, the Japanese market aligns closely with Groglass’s philosophy. Their advanced glass solutions bring clear value to Japan’s interior design, museum, and retail sectors, enhancing product displays while supporting cultural preservation. This shared commitment to excellence positions Groglass as a meaningful contributor to Japan’s art presentation, retail innovation, and architectural achievement.

Strategic Importance of Interior Lifestyle Tokyo 2025

Interior Lifestyle Tokyo, offers Groglass a strategic opportunity to deepen its presence in Japan. The event attracts leading buyers and designers from the interior and lifestyle sectors, providing an ideal setting to present Groglass’s advanced invisible glass solutions. 

By participating, Groglass aims to build meaningful connections and explore collaborations in museum, retail, and architectural applications - further supporting its ambition to grow in the Japanese market and contribute to its design and innovation landscape.