Lens Technology
Bollé Lens Information Chart
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Bollé Lens Information
Bollé® 100 Gun - (Flash Mirror)
Extremely dark amber lens with silver flash mirror finish. This lens blocks 100% of infrared light (responsible for heat and thermal lesions) and 100% of blue light (which causes a loss of visual acuity and eyestrain). The Bollé 100 Gun lens provides the highest degree of eye protection and performance with exceptional visual comfort in extremely bright light conditions and is the ultimate mountaineering lens on the market today.
ILLEGAL TO DRIVE WHEN WEARING THESE LENSES
• 5% visible light transmission, Category 4
Citrus
Medium contrast orange lens.
Ideal for low to medium light conditions.
• 32% visible light transmission, category 2
Clear
Crystal clear lens.
Ideal for night time activities, like night skiing.
• 91% visible light transmission, category 0
Cobaltz®
Medium contrast steel grey lens with platinum metallic blue mirror. Ideal for high glare environments and bright light conditions, such as marine sports.
• 12% visible light transmission, category 3
Competivision®
The tennis lens.
High-contrast teal tinted lens that mutes all colours except for optic yellow so the ball stands out.
ILLEGAL TO DRIVE WHEN WEARING THESE LENSES
• 37% visible light transmission, Category 2
Competivision Gun - (Flash Mirror)
The Bollé authentic Competivision lens, with a flash metallic silver mirror, cuts the harsh glare on the court in bright light conditions. This lens enhances visual acuity by slightly muting all colours except for optic yellow so the ball stands out. Ideal for bright days on the tennis court.
ILLEGAL TO DRIVE WHEN WEARING THESE LENSES
• 22% visible light transmission, Category 2
EagleVision 2®
High-contrast cinnamon lens. It’s the ideal golf lens because it highlights the breaks in the green. Best for low light conditions on the golf course.
• 47% visible light transmission, Category 1.
EagleVision 2 Dark
Darker version of the original high-contrast cinnamon lens.
Ideal for bright days on the golf course.
• 23% visible light transmission, Category 2
Inx™
Granite grey medium contrast lens with blue mirror.
Ideal for high glare and outdoor sporting activites.
• 11% visible light transmission, category 3
Lemon
High contrast yellow lens.
Ideal for very low light conditions.
• 84% visible light transmission, category 0
Midas™
Burnt grey medium contrast lens with gold mirror.
Ideal for high glare light conditions and outdoor sporting activities.
• 11% visible light transmission, category 3
Mogul™
Bollé’s authentic Vermilion lens enhances contrasts of white light wave lengths with a flash silver metallic mirror. Reduces intense reflections of snow and surfaces. Ideal for snow/sport activities and looking “cool”.
• 23% visible light transmission, category 2
Shadow™ Brown
Unique light brown lens with gradient metallic gun mirror. Provides true colour definition. Developed for the active lifestyle participant who likes to be fashion conscious.
• 24% visible light transmission, Category 2
TLB (True Light Brown) Dark
Neutral-density brown lens. Provides true colour definition.
Ideal for high-altitude, high-glare situations.
•14% visible light transmission, Category 3
TNS (True Neutral Smoke)
Neutral-density grey lens provides true colour definition.
Ideal for all-purpose use.
• 12% visible light transmission, Category 3
TNS Gun - (Flash Mirror)
Neutral-density grey lens with metallic silver mirror. Provides true colour definition.
Ideal for everyday, all-purpose wear.
• 13% visible light transmission, Category 3
Vermilion®
High contrast rose lens. Ideal for low to medium light conditions.
Perfect for snow sport activities and as all-purpose eyewear.
• 40% visible light transmission, category 2
Polarised Axis®
Customised green/grey lens providing the ultimate in “comfort” vision, soothing the eyes against harsh sun rays and providing a polarised filter to fight glare.
• 16% visible light transmission, Category 3
Polarised Cobaltz®
Medium-contrast steel grey lens with platinum metallic blue mirror and polarised filter. Ideal for high-glare environments and bright light conditions such as marine sports.
• 13% visible light transmission, Category 3
Polarised Inland Gold
High-Contrast amber lens with metallic gold flash mirror and polarizing filter to provide protection in high-glare conditions, and a clear view under the water’s surface. Hydrophobic coating repels waters, fights smudging and resists contaminants
• 14% visible light transmission, Category 3
Polarised Offshore Blue
Neutral grey lens with metallic blue mirror and polarising filter to provide all-day comfort in harsh sunlight, and to take glare off the water’s surface. Hydrophobic coating repels water, fights smudging and resists contaminants.
• 10% visible light transmission, Category 3
Polarised Sandstone®
High-contrast amber lens with polarising filter. Ideal for high-glare, bright light conditions. Also reduces eye fatigue by cutting down on infrared light transmissions.
•18% visible light transmission, Category 3
Polarised Sandstone Gold - (Flash Mirror)
High-contrast amber lens with gold mirror and polarising filter. Ideal for high-glare, bright light conditions. Also reduces eye fatigue by cutting down on infrared light transmissions.
• 10% visible light transmission, Category 3
Polarised Sandstone Gun - (Flash Mirror)
High-contrast amber lens with metallic silver mirror and polarising filter.
Ideal for everyday high-glare conditions.
• 17% visible light transmission, Category 3
Polarised TLB Dark
Dark Brown lens fights glare and enhances colour contrast.
Ideal for bright days.
• 12% visible light transmission, Category 3
Polarised TNS
Neutral-density grey lens with polarising filter. Provides true colour definition while fighting harsh glare. Ideal for everyday, all-purpose use.
• 12% visible light transmission, Category 3
Polarised TNS Gun - (Flash Mirror)
Neutral-density grey lens with metallic silver mirror and polarising filter. Provides true colour definition while fighting harsh glare. Ideal for everyday, all-purpose use.
• 14% visible light transmission, Category 3
NEW MODULATOR™ LENS
Conditions change. The amazing Modulator lens changes with them. Active Cell Technology™ works at the molecular level, quickly responding to changing light conditions to give you the best eye protection and performance. Instead of being applied as a layer onto the lens like other variable light lenses, the Bollé® photochromatic technology is embedded into the lens, under a highly protective hardcoat to prevent wear.
Modulator™ Amber
High-contrast amber lens for flat light colour enhancement and extra definition on cloudy days, while providing increased protection in bright sun, darkening to grey.
• 45%-14% visible light transmission, Category 1 to 3
Modulator™ Grey
High contrast, light-sensitive lens that changes lens tint density with the changing light conditions. The more UV light exposed to the lens, the darker the lens will become.
• 20%–7% visible light transmission, Category 2 to 4
Modulator™ Rose
A pink coloured lens during cloud cover, ideal for low to medium light conditions, darkens to a dark grey as sunlight increases – making it perfect for all-day wear
• 35%-12% visible light transmission, Category 2 to 3
Modulator™ Polarised Brown
This all-purpose lens is a high-contrast brown that adjusts for ideal light transmission.
• 29%–8% visible light transmission, Category 2 to 3
Modulator™ Polarised Grey
This all-purpose lens is neutral grey that allows the ideal light transmission while fighting glare on cloudy and sunny days.
• 26%-12% visible light transmission, Category 2 to 3
Bollé Ski Goggle Frame Technology
P80 Plus Carbo Glas® (Anti-Fog/Anti-Scratch Coating)
Applied to Bollé’s polycarbonate lenses, P80 Plus is the Bollé proprietary coating that provides maximum protection against unwanted lens fogging and most scratching.
Equalizer™
Bollé equalizer technology uses a waterproof , breathable vent to equalize air pressure between the lenses and eliminate moisture. The result is distortion-free vision and no fogging at any altitude. Available on Quasar, Scream, and Simmer.
Polarised Lens
Select Bollé goggle lenses contain a polarising film that blocks the horizontal reflected component of light. The result is enhanced contrast so you’ll see terrain features and icy patches. Available on Cylon, Nova, and X-9 OTG.
Polycarbonate Lenses
All Bollé goggles feature double polycarbonate lenses, ensuring superior optical quality.
Air Booster® System
3-position air management system, intergrated into the top of the frame, controls airflow inside goggle. Ensures maximum anti-fog capabilities. Available on the Scream.
Flow-Tech™ Venting
Designed to reduce fogging and optimize the flow of air over the inside of the lens. These venting ports control airflow, while preventing clogging from snow and ice.
Forestay™ System
Swing outrigger to maintain perfect fit with helmets. Available on Cylon, Nebula, Scream, and Simmer.
Triple Layer Foam
Ultra soft fleece is the only material on your face. Available on the Cylon, Quasar, Scream, Simmer, and X-9.
Bollé Ski Goggle Lens Information
Serengeti® Lens Technology Information
Spectral Control®
Serengeti® Spectral Control® provides unparalleled contrast and superior colour enhancement by filtering specific colours from the visible light spectrum. This, in turn, results in crisper colours and clearer images
Blocks the Blues
Serengeti® lenses also block almost 95% of Blue light, a colour in the visible light spectrum that can cause eye strain and eye fatigue. So you can always expect the best view, no matter where the road takes you.
Photochromic Technology
The lenses change as quickly as the scenery. When you’re on the road, the light can be unpredictable. So your eyes demand a level of attention and care that only Serengeti® photochromic technology can provide. The molecules inside the lenses adjust, causing them to lighten and darken automatically. You’ll notice your eyes never feel strained or tired because the lenses are doing a lot of the work for them. And since the technology is inherent in the glass, it never wears off or wears out.
Polarising Technology
Your eyes will stay relaxed. So you can stay focused. Light can bounce and reflect off a myriad of surfaces, such as water, snow and the road. But the Serengeti® polarising technology removes the glare – and the stress it causes on your eyes.
Serengeti® lenses also block virtually 100% of UVA and UVB rays. Protection that goes well beyond government and commercial standards. So your eyes stay sharp, and you stay safe.
Drivers®
The Drivers® brown-coloured lens is ideal for driving, as it adjusts to the changing light conditions that are inevitably encountered on the road.
• 24%-9% visible light transmission, category 2 to 3
Drivers Gradient
The choice of pilots, or anyone who requires eye protection in addition to a crystal-clear view, the Drivers Gradient lens provides exceptional clarity and confidence in all conditions.
• 24%-9% visible light transmission, category 2 to 3
Drivers Polarised
With its versatile brown lens, the Drivers Polarised lens performs under cloudy and harsh light conditions. Plus, you get the added protection of the Serengeti® polarising technology.
• 18%-10% visible light transmission, category 3 to 3
555nm®
Ideal for bright light conditions, the 555nm® lens maximizes greens and yellows for greater contrast and clarity. And with the silver flash coating, glare has virtually no way in, from any direction.
• 15%-9% visible light transmission, category 3 to 3
555nm Polarised
By combining Serengeti®’s patented Spectral Control® lens filters with its photochromic properties with the most technically advanced polarising film available, the 555nm Polarised lens takes lens technology to a new level.
• 15%-8% visible light transmission, category 3 to 3
Sedona Polarised
By combining Serengeti’s® polarising technology with the high-definition, rose-coloured lens, the Sedona Polarised lens provides exceptional clarity and eye protection, even in the harshest light conditions.
• 15%-9% visible light transmission, category 3 to 3
Serengeti® Polar PhD™ Lenses
Serengeti® Polar PhD™ lenses are built on the revolutionary NXT® lens platform, combining Serengeti’s state-of-the-art Spectral Control® technology with the superior attributes of Trivex® material – lightweight and durable with superior optical quality. Serengeti Polar PhD™ lenses withstand the harshest environmental conditions and provide protection from UV radiation and high velocity impact without compromising visual performance.
Common to all Serengeti lenses, the Polar PhD™ lens delivers proprietary Spectral Control, providing unparallel contrast and superior colour enhancement by filtering out specific colours within the visible light spectrum. This results in crisper colour and clearer images. The Serengeti Polar PhD™ lens filters 98.5% of harmful blue light, eliminating ‘blue blur’ that leads to eye strain and fatigue.
Along with Spectral Control, superior optics, and polarised photochromic properties, the Serengeti Polar PhD™ lens boasts and anti-scratch hard coat, seven layer backside anti-reflective coating, and oleo phobic coating technology for oil and water resistance.
Polar PhD™ CPG (Cool Photo Grey)
• 21%-9% visible light transmission, category 2 to 3
Polar PhD™ Drivers®
• 21%-9% visible light transmission, category 2 to 3
Serengeti® PolarMax™ sunglasses are, in fact, even more than the name implies. PolarMax™ incorporates photochromic and polarised properties with the finest anti-glare coatings, all in a remarkably lightweight and shatter resistant lens. And just like Serengeti’s glass lenses, the photochromatic and polarised technology is engineered directly into the lens for durability and visual superiority.
PolarMax™ CPG (Cool Photo Grey)
Light on weight, but not on performance, this lens combines ultra-lightweight polycarbonate lenses with exceptional polarisation and photochromatic properties.
• 18%-9% visible light transmission, category 3 to 3
PolarMax™ Drivers®
The polycarbonate material makes it one-third the weight of a glass lens, but it still packs 100% pure Serengeti® technology.
• 17%-9% visible light transmission, category 3 to 3
PolarMax™ Rose
Serengeti® adds to its legacy with this popular new colour. Rose lenses are polarised, photochromatic, and include an anti-reflective coating to help block glare from all angles.
• 24%-12% visible light transmission, category 2 to 3
Oakley Lens Technology Information
Open Your Eyes to High Definition
If you want the best clarity and protection on the planet, nothing comes close to Oakley’s High Definition Optics® (HDO®). Its patented technologies surpass all tests of the American National Standards Institute.
• HDO® lets you see clearer, sharper and without the magnification of ordinary lenses that act like prescription optics
• You see everything exactly where it is, not shifted like the view from inferior lenses
• You get the unrivaled impact protection and 100% UV filtering of the purest lens material on earth
Polarised
Polarised lenses block glare that is magnified by flat surfaces like water and pavement. Ordinary polarised lenses come with haze and distortion. Oakley has eliminated these problems to achieve the best polarised optics on the planet.
• Precise filtering to block the blinding rays of glare
• High Definition Optics® for unbeatable clarity
• Lens colours that improve depth perception
A Full Spectrum of Performance
Oakley engineered a full spectrum of lens colours to help you match your optics to your environment. You can choose the perfect balance of light transmission, plus additional features that maximize performance.
• Balanced light transmission for wherever your sport takes you
• Choice of tints that improve depth perception or colour recognition
• Option of polarisation, photochromic technology or gradient tinting
Shades for Every Shade of Light
Oakley partnered with Transitions Optical, Inc. to create lenses that darken and lighten automatically. Photochromic technology is blended with patented Oakley innovations for the best clarity, protection and performance possible.
• Lenses that keep up with changing light
• Lens colours that improve depth perception
• High Definition Optics® for unbeatable clarity
UV Protection
You put sunscreen on your body. Why wouldn’t you put sunglasses on your eyes? Just be aware that not all sunglasses are alike. Lenses that claim only to “block UV” don’t offer enough protection. Oakley Plutonite® lenses are different:
• Plutonite® filters out 100% of all UVA, UVB and UVC
• Protection is built in — it’s not a coating that can wear away
• Oakley lens contours help block UV at the top and sides
Technology with Impact
Visual impact isn’t just about looks. No athlete can afford to turn a blind eye on protection, so our performance sunglasses meet the impact resistance standards of the American National Standards Institute.
• Impact resistance against heavy objects at low speeds
• Impact resistance against lighter objects at high speeds
• Optimized protection with innovations like Plutonite® lens material
Hydrophobic
Oakley’s unique Hydrophobic coating makes lenses immune to moisture buildup, and that’s just the start. Anti-smudge technology repels oils and contaminants that can corrupt your vision in the heat of competition.
• Prevents moisture buildup
• Fights smudges and repels contaminants
• Makes it easy to keep lenses clean
Sculptural Physics
Oakley’s unique Three-Point Fit holds the lenses in precise optical alignment. Their frame materials balance durability and comfort with impact absorption for athletic competition, and their frame geometries maximize your peripheral vision.
• Optical alignment for sharp, accurate vision
• Impact absorption for improved safety
• Geometries that extend peripheral view
Oakley Lens Colour Options
• +RED® (Positive Red) Iridium Polarised
Don’t let bright sunlight and glare blindside you. With 99% glare reduction, these Oakley HDPOLARIZED lenses are the perfect defense. You’ll also enjoy improved depth perception because they increase visual contrast.
• Black Iridium Polarised
These lenses filter out 99% of glare with Oakley HDPOLARIZED technology while balancing light transmission in bright sun to help you maintain truer colour recognition.
• Black Iridium
A mainstay in sports competition, this lens option balances light transmission on bright days, helping you maintain truer colour recognition.
• Black Persimmon Iridium Photochromic
These lenses darken automatically to optimize performance in a full range of light conditions. The IRIDIUM coating balances light transmission and reduces glare, and you’ll have increased visual contrast to tweak your depth perception in the right direction.
• Blue Iridium
Made for days when the sun cooks, our Blue IRIDIUM lenses combine a contrast-enhancing tint with IRIDIUM coating to balance light transmission and reduce glare. When optimized depth perception is critical, these lenses make it happen by increasing visual contrast.
• Clear
With the crystal clarity of these lenses, you won’t miss any details in overcast conditions. Clear lenses are the best choice when light is low and you need the superior impact protection of Oakley optics. They still filter out all UV in case the sun peeks through.
• Fire Iridium
This lens option reduces glare and balances light transmission on days when the solar orb shines with an attitude. It enhances contrast to hone visual details and ratchet-up your depth perception.
• Fire Iridium Polarised
Say goodbye to 99% of reflected glare with Oakley HDPOLARIZED technology. These lenses balance light transmission in bright sun, boosting visual contrast to enhance detail and improve depth perception.
• G30™ Iridium
Countless golfers swear by these lenses, and they’re great for other activities as well. We designed them to boost the contrast between colors and bring out visual detail in a way that enhances depth perception. Choose them to make the most of medium-bright days.
• H.I. (High Intensity) Yellow Iridium
Even with overcast skies, you can still maximize your vision. These lenses are specifically engineered for low light that tends to flatten-out your sense of depth. Increased visual contrast is the secret behind improved depth perception.
• Ice Iridium Polarised
Don’t let the sun glare at you. With Oakley HDPOLARIZED technology, you’ll defy it with attitude. To improve vision even more, our Ice IRIDIUM hue provides neutral light transmission that doesn’t mess with your colour perception.
• Light +RED (Positive Red) Iridium
With a 40% transmission rate, this lens color is specially engineered for the mid range of sun brightness. You won’t find it too dark for use on partly cloudy days, and with its neutral tint, it will help you maintain truer colour recognition.
• Persimmon
On days when the sun is hiding, flat light turns the volume down on detail and depth. Persimmon lenses amp vision with contrast that boosts depth perception and carves a sharper line between objects in your visual field.
• VR28® Black Iridium Polarised
Offering a wide spectrum of technology, this optical wonder filters out 99% of glare while balancing light transmission to help you see in bright sun. You get Oakley HDPOLARIZED technology and improved contrast to enhance detail and crank up depth perception.
• VR28 Polarised
Great for most activities in bright sun, this Oakley HDPOLARIZED lens option is a favorite among fishermen because it lets them read river bottoms and spot the reds and greens of prized species. Precisely balanced light transmission and 99% glare reduction do the job.
• VR50™ Photochromic
Whether you’re in weak sun or blinding solar rays, these lenses handle the spectrum by darkening automatically. They increase contrast to improve depth perception while making visual details pop with clarity.
