The Shade Of Lenses
All our sunglasses have optically correct lenses and provide 100% UV protection. A person looking through a non-optically correct lens has to continually refocus due to distortion. This strain on the eye can eventually lead to headaches, nausea and dizziness. Our optically correct lenses prevent these problems.
FOCUS ON POLARIZED
Polarised lenses reduce glare. They accomplish this feat much like a Venetian blind controls sunlight through a window. Tiny horizontal stripes within the lenses stop the reflected light from surfaces that cause glare. They're great for driving because they cut out the glare reflecting from the hood of the car and help reduce driver fatigue. And they’re great at the pool or beach because they eliminate the glare from the water and let you see beneath the surface. Colours are truer and more vibrant because glare gets in the way of colour. So you'll be able to see things better wearing polarised lenses.
LENS COATINGS
Coatings are chemical oxides applied to lenses, which may make them stronger in protection, less reflective, or more scratch-resistant.
MIRRORED COATINGS
Mirrored coatings make a lens more effective for intense sunlight and glare. A thin metallic coating is placed over a regular sunglass lens to create the mirrored look. All three of these mirrored coatings protect against glare. Top gradient is graduated and heaviest at the top of the lens. Double gradient is heaviest at the top and the bottom, and provides a buffer against both overhead and surface glare. (The middle part of the lens is not mirrored.) Full mirror is completely mirrored. Some full mirror lenses provide the most protection against harsh glare.
ANTI-REFLECTION COATINGS
Anti-reflection coatings reduce reflections from lens surfaces. On the back of the lens, they prevent sunlight from coming in from behind and reflecting off the back of the lens into the eyes. These coatings are most useful on water and snow.
Different coloured lenses don’t just let you see the world differently – they actually help absorb different forms of light.
BROWN AND AMBER
Great all purpose colours, and even better for high-glare sports like skiing and driving. They also work well in overcast, hazy conditions.
GREY
These give the truest colours of all lens shades, and are great for driving, and sports like golf where you want minimum contrast in what you see.
GREEN
Great contrast in low light and less eyestrain in bright conditions. They allow only the most useful light to reach the eye for excellent vision.
ROSE AND VERMILION
Excellent vision in low light conditions – a good colour for skiing and shooting.
YELLOW
A long time standard in the ski industry, these give you excellent depth perception and contrast in low light.
Whether you want more contrast or much less glare, the right lens will really help you see things clearer.
CONSTANT DENSITY LENSES
These lenses absorb a fixed amount of light and appear as one colour. They give you excellent glare protection and are a good choice for bright sunlight.
PHOTOCHROMATIC LENSES
The amazing lenses automatically lighten or darken according to the sun’s brightness – but you need to train them with a few exposures to the sun.
ALL-WEATHER PHOTOCHROMATIC
These work brilliantly in all weather conditions. On overcast days, they improve contrast and sharpen details. On brighter days, they help reduce glare.
GRADIENT
These lenses go from dark at the top to light at the bottom. Lightly tinted gradient lenses make a real fashion statement.
POLARIZED
These lenses have a special filter that reduces glare and reflected light. They’re great for everyday use, and even better for skiing and water sports.
GLASS VS PLASTIC
It’s up to you and what suits your style. Glass lenses are clearest and most distortion free, but plastic lenses are lighter on the face, and polycarbonate plastic is up to 20 times more impact resistant.
KEEP ‘EM CLEAN
Remember how your mom was always telling you to clean up your room? It’s even more important for your shades. After all, you don’t want smudges and fingerprints taking the edge off your hot new look.
When you’re cleaning on the go, grab some of our disposable lens towels. For a more thorough daily clean, try our Micro Clair cleaning cloth and lens cleaner. And to really make your sunglasses shine, our Fashion Care Kits have everything you need. But remember to use the right tools for the job – otherwise, your new lenses could get scratched. And you definitely don’t want that!
TIPS OF THE SHADE
Never use your fingers to remove spots on your lenses. And don’t use rough fabric like wool or denim, either.
Don’t put your glasses loose in your purse or pockets.
Keys or combs are bad for lenses.
Take your sunglasses gently, with two hands. This stops you accidentally bending the frame.
Never leave your sunglasses with a plastic frame on the dashboard of your car on a hot day. Doing this could result in your sunglasses losing their form, or even becoming warped.
USE PROTECTION
Speaking of scratches, the easiest way to prevent them is to keep your sunnies properly stored when you’re not wearing them. Either put them on your face, or put them away.
We’ve got heaps of great cases to choose from, every bit as fashion conscious as your shades themselves.
Just as important as your choice of lens is what your frames are made of. There are more types of frame than you might think.
NYLON
Lightweight, flexible and very strong.
OPTYL
Lightweight, hypoallergenic, and has a memory that returns to its original shape if pulled out of adjustment.
GRAPHITE
Extremely lightweight and strong.
CELLULOSE ACETATE ZYL (ZILE)
Medium-weight, flexible, and strong, this plastic Is adjustable in the heat.
MEGOL
Soft and pliable for a comfortable and slip-resistant fit.
SERILIUM
The same durability as nylon, but even sturdier.
METAL
Metal frames usually start with base metals, plated with fine metals, such as gold, to give them a stunning finish.
