A glass seal or wipe (often called a seal strip / jamb seal / side wipe) is a flexible strip made of PVC, rubber, or similar material that slides onto the edge of a glass panel to help prevent water leakage, drafts, dust, and noise where two glass panels meet or where a glass door closes against a fixed panel or wall. These seals are widely used on frameless shower doors and glass partitions.
The term side wipe generally describes a seal that runs vertically along the side edge of a door or glass panel β typically the strike side (where the door closes against another panel) β to wipe water back into the shower and stop it escaping.
π Typical Sizes (Your Listing)
These sizes refer to glass thickness compatibility and length of the seal strip:
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10 mm Γ 3 m β meant for 10 mm thick glass panels, 3 meters long
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12 mm Γ 2.2 m β meant for 12 mm thick glass, 2.2 meters long
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8 mm Γ 2.5 m β meant for 8 mm thick glass, 2.5 meters long
These lengths and thickness options let you choose the right seal based on your panel thickness and the installation height or application length.
π§° How It Works
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Material: Usually transparent or clear PVC/rubber or soft vinyl for flexibility.
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Installation: Slips or clips over the edge of the glass β no complex tools needed; you can cut it to the exact length required.
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Function:
- Forms a watertight barrier between glass and other surfaces
- Helps wipe water back toward the shower interior
- Reduces drafts, humidity transfer, and condensation
- Improves overall seal performance of a shower door or glass wall

