Abstract: A laminated glazing for automobile use comprising a thermoplastic functional film and having a solid coloured obscuration band around the outer edge of one of the glass panes, wherein the edge of the thermoplastic functional film lies within the obscuration band and a process for the production thereof.

Abstract: A laminated glazing panel comprising at least two glass sheets and at least one plastics (preferably PVB) sheet sandwiched between the glass sheets, the plastics sheet comprising a substantially opaque strip portion extending along an edge of the plastics sheet. Usually one of the glass sheets has an opaque obscuration band extending along at least one edge leaving a thin clear area between the edge of the panel and the obscuration band. The opaque strip preferably covers the thin clear area to protect adhesives from UV degradation from sunlight and for cosmetic reasons. The glazing panel will usually be a vehicle window.