Provided are multilayer laminates having one or more layers comprising
twisted nematic liquid crystals and one or more layers of a polymeric
sheet comprising a polymer with a modulus of 20,000 psi (138 MPa) or
less. The twisted nematic liquid crystal layers reflect infrared
radiation. Thus, the multilayer laminates are useful to reduce the
transmission of infrared energy. For example, in some embodiments the
multilayer laminates are useful as windows to reduce energy consumption
necessary to cool the interior of a structure such as an automobile or
building. Preferably, the multilayer laminates retain the beneficial
properties of safety glass. The multilayer laminates may include
additional layers such as infrared absorbing layers, half wave plates,
and the like, to minimize the transmission of infrared energy. The
multilayer laminates may also include further additional layers such as
polymeric films, polymeric sheets, rigid sheets, and the like.