Sunglasses give you all-important protective eyewear, and our products will make you ready to face that sporting challenge. Whether you are fishing, sailing, climbing, biking, shooting, or indulging in snow sports, you will feel safe, comfortable, and look the part. Our essential range is more extensive this year, and there is bound to be a choice that suits your style.
Polarized Sunglasses
All our polarized sunglasses, overglasses, and clip-ons have genuine polarized lenses which provide sharper vision in any light condition. This enhances visibility and reduces glare. In addition, they allow you to see below the surface of the water which is essential for fishing, sailing and water sports.
Colours
Polarized lenses are available in six different colours:-
- Brown: Absorbs bright sunlight to keep your eyes from tiring.
- Grey: Provides a cooling effect on bright suuny days.
- Sports Yellow: Brightens vision on an overcast day.
- Amber: Absorbs blue light providing strong contrast enhancement.
- Green: Excels in a variety of light conditions maintaining true colour balance.
- Copper: Outstanding for driving as improves contrast.
It is widely acknowledged that polarized sunglasses provide great benefits both for outdoor enthusiasts and general use wearers.
Sunglasses Categories
Sunglasses: Category 1 meaning
The sunglasses category 1 offers light filtration, making them suitable for people who are sensitive to low levels of sunlight. They’re recognizable thanks to the category symbol of a sun peeking from behind a cloud.
Category 1 allows 43 to 80% visible light transmission (VLT)
The purpose of Category 1 sunglasses
Category 1 is perfect for cloudy but clear weather. Category 1 sunglasses protect the eyes well in everyday situations, during seasons when the light is not too strong. This type of lens is also used to improve contrast (for example, when driving at night) or even to protect against the blue light from screens, like your TV, in an advanced, futuristic way.
They’re more likely to have a dark lens
Sunglasses: Category 2 meaning
Sunglasses category 2 usually means a more tinted lens than the first two categories; but not quite so much as others. You should still be able to see the eyes of the person behind the frames. Category 2 sunglasses protect against glare in slightly sunny weather and are represented by an 8-rayed sun symbol.
Category 2 allows 18 to 43% visible light transmission (VLT)
The purpose of Category 2 sunglasses
Category 2 sunglasses are useful for all common life situations where the sun isn’t shining too brightly. They can be used for anything from sunbathing in your garden, to driving, to jetting off on vacation.
The best thing about sunglasses in category 2 is that they offer versatile and effective protection, helping to reduce eye fatigue.
The worst thing is they’re not quite strong enough for those of you who spend a lot of time in the sun.
Sunglasses: Category 3 meaning
Category 3 glasses offer great protection against glare. They’re perfect for a wide variety of weather conditions and cater to even the most sensitive of eyes. You can spot category 3 sunglasses by the sun symbol with 16 rays.
Category 3 allows 8 to 18% visible light transmission (VLT)
The purpose of Category 3 sunglasses
Category 3 sunglasses offer the best compromise between high protection and good daily adaptability. They’re perfect for sunny days and jetting abroad, but also for places of high glare and reflection. For example, if you’re staring at the sunshine bouncing off a lake or dealing with the glare off snow on a mountainside. Other types of glare, like from those who aren’t as stylish as you, unfortunately aren’t affected by these lenses.
Like any other category, sunglasses category 3 do have their drawbacks. For example, in summer we all know it’s a major pain to see your phone outside. Well, category 3 sunglasses won’t help with this.
Sunglasses: Category 4 meaning
Category 4 sunglasses are special, you’ll be well protected with Category 4 sunglasses.
But they’re not for regular use. The lenses are extremely tinted, making seeing through them somewhat of a challenge.
You can distinguish category 4 sunglasses by their symbol of a mountain above the sea.
Category 4 allows 3 to 8% visible light transmission (VLT)
That’s why they’re only used in very special, specific circumstances. And not just when trying to look like a secret agent.
The purpose of Category 4 sunglasses
The sunglasses category 4 is designed for very specific types of use in areas where luminosity and glare are much much higher than normal. They are used, for example, by mountaineers to protect their eyes from the sun glare of snow reflections, and by sailors who spend a lot of time without shade.
Which category of sunglasses should you choose? Final thoughts
Your choice of sunglasses category should depend on your usage.
Start by asking yourself under what conditions you’re most planning to use your new sunglasses. That’s the most important factor in choosing a sunglasses category. Do that before you even start checking out the frames and daydreaming yourself as Audrey Hepburn.
The most common and useful pairs are usually category 3 sunglasses. Category 2 sunglasses are a bit too weak for proper sunshine, and category 4 sunglasses are just way too strong for everyday use.
Once you’ve chosen your category, you can start picking out the frames and deciding which best suit you. There’ll be plenty of options regardless of which sunglasses category you pick.
A summary
Category 0: only aesthetic, very little or no light filtration.
Category 1: light protection, suitable for overcast weather for sensitive eyes.
Category 2: standard protection, suitable for most situations.
Category 3: high protection, in case of high light while maintaining good visibility
Category 4: very high protection, especially for the mountains and the sea. Driving while wearing is prohibited.
Technical Data
Our sunglasses conform to European standard EN1836 and American standard ANSI Z80.3.
Our UV400 break resistant lenses offer maximum protection from harmful UVA and UVB rays.
All the Shooting range have Shatterproof polycarbonate lenses conforming to European standard EN166-F.
It is time to make eye contact with our sunglasses offering style and high performance protection at an affordable price.
