wiley x optical catalog
DESCRIPTION
Wiley X is proud to be a family and U.S. veteran-founded organization for over two decades. As a global leader on the forefront of optical technology, Wiley X exists because it recognizes the reality that today’s lifestyles pose constant threats to eye health. Wiley X products are put through rigorous testing in order to be fully ANSI Z87.1 rated , EN.166 certified and in the case of some styles, the military’s stringent Ballistic VO impact certification. However, eye protection for everyday life only works if people want to wear it. That’s why Wiley X remains committed to creating stylish eyewear desirable for virtually any occasion.TRANSCRIPT
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2014 OPTICAL CATALOGEYEWEAR
TABLE OF CONTENTSWiley X is proud to be a family and U.S. veteran-founded organization for over two decades. As a global leader on the forefront of optical technology, Wiley X exists because it recognizes the reality that today’s lifestyles pose constant threats to eye health.Wiley X products are put through rigorous testing in order to be fully ANSI Z87.1 rated , EN.166 certified and in the case of some styles, the military’s stringent Ballistic VO impact certification. However, eye protection for everyday life only works if people want to wear it. That’s why Wiley X remains committed to creating stylish eyewear desirable for virtually any occasion.
4 TECHNOLOGY10 CLIMATE CONTROL
14 ACTIVE SERIES18 STREET SERIES
22 CHANGEABLES28 GOGGLES
30 PRESCRIPTION35 STORY TIME
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4 TECHNOLOGY10 CLIMATE CONTROL
14 ACTIVE SERIES18 STREET SERIES
22 CHANGEABLES28 GOGGLES
30 PRESCRIPTION35 STORY TIME
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STYLE & SAFETY.ANYTIME, ANYWHERE.
THE MARK OF HIGH PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION
ANSI HIGH MASS IMPACT TEST
All Wiley X styles are ANSI & EN.166 rated, because we test and mark all of our frames, and lenses with the appropriate ANSI & EN.166 certifications.
Wiley X frames and lenses must withstand the weight of a 500 gram pointed projectile dropped from a height of 1,3 meters. That pretty much ensures that they’ll stand up to anything you will encounter.
WX+S
ANSI CERTIFICATIONSWX Z87-1 – The sunglass frame and temples or goggle frame passes the ANSI high velocity and high impact test.
WX Z87-2 – The sunglass frame and temples or goggle frame passes the ANSI high velocity and high impact test, and it can be fitted with prescription lenses.
EN.166 CERTIFICATIONSEN.166(S) – Spectacles with increased robustness certificationEN.166(F) – Spectacles with low energy impact certificationEN.166(B) – Goggles with medium energy impact certification
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TECHNOLOGY
ANSI HIGH VELOCITY IMPACT/VO BALLISTIC TESTS
COMFORT & STYLE
Frames and lenses must withstand the impact of a .25 inch diameter steel ball fired at 150 fps (ANSI) or .15 projectiles fired at 640-660 fps (spectacle VOBallistic). Goggles must withstand .22 projectiles fired at a rate of 550-560 fps. This ensures our lenses and frames are practically indestructible.
Average safety glasses feel uncomfortable and look unattractive, leading to the very common problem of employees not wanting to wear them. Wiley X safety and performance eyewear is not only snug and comfortable, but stylish. Suitable for any activity, on the job or off, they’re the perfect safety glasses employees will actually enjoy wearing.
VO BALLISTIC TESTING
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TECHNOLOGY
PATENTED FACIAL CAVITYTM SEALS
LATM LIGHT ADJUSTING LENSES
Fine dust and pollen, as well as wind, can cause long-term eye irritation, such as Dry Eye Syndrome. Peripheral light can also diminish optical clarity.
Wiley X patented removable soft foam Facial CavityTM Seals block out even the finest irritants and peripheral light, protecting your eyes and allowing polarized lenses to perform at peak levels.
Changing light conditions can make hazardous situations, but with Wiley X LATM Light Adjusting Lenses which automatically adjust lens tint with changing UV light conditions, you are always prepared without having to swap between regular glasses and sunglasses. The technology is perfect for technicians going in and out of windmills or motorcycle riders using open helmets.
CLOUDY/ SUNNY/DARK LIGHT
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TECHNOLOGY
FILTER 8TM POLARIZED LENSES
RX RIM SYSTEM
SHAMIR
Glare off the water and other light colored surface can diminish vision at critical moments and cause eye fatigue. Wiley X Filter 8TM Polarized Lenses remove that glare making your eyes relax, whether it is on the fishing trip, boat ride or Sunday drive. These unique lenses combine eight layers of lens technology:
As our professional prescription lens partner, we have chosen Shamir, who’s AttitudeTM lenses are specifically developed for high base curve frames.
Shamir Smart AttitudeTM & Shamir Autograph AttitudeTM provide the following benefits:
• Designed specifically for fashion and sport wraparound frames • Protect eyes while effectively expanding vision zones and enhancing peripheral vision • Suitable for a wide range of prescription powers • Ideal for all types of sports and outdoor activities • Effective sunglass performance & protection
Introducing the New Wiley X RX Rim system, making elite-level eye protection available for prescriptions up to +5.00 and -7.00. Now more people than ever can experience the ANSI & EN.166 safety rated protection with the sleek style of high curve frames in Prescription-ready Eyewear. The RX RIM system means the user can be ready and equipped for anything, anytime.
Two Slick™ hydrophobic coatings
Two Selenite™ polycarbonate lenses
One Violet 4™ anti-reflective coating
Two T-Shell™ scratch-resistant layers
Filter 8™ polarized film layer that creates100% polarization with 100% UV protection
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Wiley X FILTER 8™ POLARIZED LENSES combine eight layers of lens technology:
Rx RIM SYSTEMRange up to +5.00 and -7.00
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TECHNOLOGY
SMOKE GREY
Maximum glare reduction.Won’t distort colors.Excellent in bright/glare conditions. Light transmission: 15%-20% depending on frame style. 11% Polarized. 12% WX Abby.
SMOKE GREEN
Maximum glare reduction. Won’t distort colors. Great for general daytime use.Light transmission: 21%, 17% Polarized.
PALE YELLOW
Best light enhancing lens tint. Enhance contrast in low to extremely low light conditions, haze, etc.Light transmission: 86%
LIGHT RUST
Filters out most blue light waves, the chief com-ponent of glare and haze. Enhance contrast in medium to low-light conditions.Light transmission: 53%
SMOKE GREEN - PLATINUM FLASH
Maximum glare reduction without distorting col-ors. Great for general daytime use.Light transmission: 13%
AMBER TINT - EMERALD MIRROR
An amber tinted lens under emerald green multi-coat mirror surface that’s specially designed to amplify color contrast and deliver high visual definition. Distinct colors and crisp acuity in all light conditions for superior vision performance. Light transmission: 12%
GREEN - BLUE MIRROR
Multi-coat, green lens. Absorb reflections across mirror surface, dimish glare. Ideal in bright conditions.Light transmission: 10%
VERMILLION
Are best for medium to low light conditions. Sharpens contrast and brightens targets.Light transmission: 50%
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TECHNOLOGY
SMOKE GREY - SLIVER FLASH
Darkest lens Wiley X offers. Multi-coat, Z-oxide mirror over smoke lenses. Reduces glare. Excel-lent on bright days.Light transmission: 12%, Polarized 10%
SMOKE GREY - LIGHT ADJUSTING
Darken as the brightness of the sun dictates. Maximize optical clarity.Light transmission: 85% to 17% (in sunlight)
CLEAR
Maximum light transmission. See precise color values. Hazy or overcast, dusk/dawn conditions.Light transmission: 89%
BRONZE
For superior visual defination. Increase contrast, en-hance ground level contours in most light conditions. Light transmission: 20%, 19% Bronze Flash (Crimson Brown), 19% Silver Flash (Bronze) , 13% Polarized Bronze.
Our patented removable Facial Cavity Seal blocks out wind, debris and peripheral light.
Certified and tested according to the EN.166 (S) norm – EU. Personal Eye-Protection Standard. Eye-Protection Category: Increased robustness - Spectacles
SEN.166
Our proprietary polarized lens technology adds 100% polarization to 100% ultra violet protection for unequalled clarity and contrast.
Certified and tested according to the EN.166 (F) norm – EU. Personal Eye-Protection Standard. Eye-Protection Category: Low energy impact - Spectacles
FEN.166
Wiley X frames can be fitted with a prescription safety lens that meets the on-duty and battlefield safety requirements.
Certified and tested according to the EN.166 (B) norm – EU. Personal Eye-Protection Standard. Eye-Protection Category: Medium energy impact - Goggles
BEN.166
Meets or exceeds (US.) ANSI Z87.1 High Velocity impact safety and optical standards.
The RX RIM system brings prescription lens possibilities to the next level, by extending lens power capabilities further than the traditional RX lens limitations
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Meets or exceeds (US) MIL-PRF-32432 Ballistic and MCEP (Military Combat Eye Protection) standards which supersede all MIL-SPEC standards.
Flame and cut resistant. Meets or exceeds ASTM D 6413 Flame Resistance and ASTM F 1790 Fabric cut resistance and NFPA 1971-07 Thermal resistance
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Take on whatever’s thrown your way on the job, in your spare time or during sports. Wind, dust, debris, and peripheral light, Wiley X Facial CavityTM Seals block them all. With your choice of regular, polarized or LATM Light Adjusting lenses, the Climate Control eyewear has it all.
CLIMATE CONTROL
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CLIMATE CONTROL
Matte Black
Liquid Grey
Matte Black
Matte White
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Clear
Polarized Silver Flash Smoke Grey
CCARR01
CCARR06
CCARR03
CCARR04
LENS FRAME
Removable gasket included
WX ARROW FRAME SIZE62 / 16 / 118
HEAD SIZES-MNEW +
SEN.166
Matte Black
Matte Black
Brown Crystal
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Clear
Polarized Bronze
CCKNI01
CCKNI03
CCKNI04
LENS FRAME
WX KNIFE FRAME SIZE63 / 17 / 122
HEAD SIZEM-L
Removable gasket included
FEN.166NEW +
WX ECHO FRAME SIZE68 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZEM-L
Smoke Steel Blue
Gloss Black
Gloss Black
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Clear
Polarized Emerald Mirror Amber
CCECH01
CCECH03
CCECH04
LENS FRAME
FEN.166
Removable gasket included
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CLIMATE CONTROL
Gloss Black
Metallic Black
Matte Black
Crystal Metallic
Gloss Black
Clear
Light Adjusting Smoke Grey
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Polarized Smoke Grey
853
856
854
855
857
LENS FRAME
BRICK FRAME SIZE63 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZEM-L
Removable gasket included
SEN.166
Liquid Plum
Crystal Bronze
Gloss Black
Gloss Black
Matte Black
Crystal Metallic
Gloss Black
Smoke Grey
Bronze Flash Crimson Brown
Clear
Light Adjust Smoke Grey
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Polarized Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Polarized Blue Mirror Green
691
695
693
696
694
697
698
LENS FRAME
AIRRAGE FRAME SIZE61 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZES-M
Removable gasket included
SEN.166
NEW
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CLIMATE CONTROL
Removable gasket included
Matte Black
Aluminum Gloss
Matte Black
Clear
Sliver Flash Smoke Grey
Polarized Bronze
553
555
557
LENS FRAME
BLINK FRAME SIZE61 / 19 / 120
HEAD SIZES-M S
EN.166
Matte Black
Black Crystal
Matte White
Gloss Black
Matte Black
Brown Crystal
Black Crystal
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Polarized Blue Mirror Green
Sliver Flash Smoke Grey
Light Adjust Smoke Grey
Clear
Bronze Flash Crimson Brown
Polarized Emerald Mirror Amber
CCGRA01
CCGRA04
CCGRA02
CCGRA05
CCGRA03
CCGRA06
CCGRA07
LENS FRAME
WX GRAVITY FRAME SIZE63 / 17 / 119
HEAD SIZEM-L
Removable gasket included
FEN.166 +
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When you play hard, your eyewear better do so too. The Active Series is perfect for activities that work up a sweat, with rubber nose and temple tips that ensure a snug fit. Gear up with high velocity protection eyewear that serves you in the wild.
ACTIVE SERIES
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ACTIVE SERIES
WX TOBI HEAD SIZEM-L
Brown Crystal
Gloss Black
Bronze
Polarized Silver Flash Smoke Grey
ACTOB02
ACTOB04
LENS FRAME
WX REBEL FRAME SIZE65 / 18 / 124
HEAD SIZEM-L
Matte Black
Matte Tortoise
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Polarized Bronze
ACREB01
ACREB04
LENS FRAME
SEN.166
SEN.166NEW
NEW
FRAME SIZE72 / 17 / 120
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ACTIVE SERIES
SLAY FRAME SIZE65 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZEM
Matte Black
Gloss Black
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Polarized Smoke Grey
ACSLA01
ACSLA04
LENS FRAME
FEN.166
P-17 FRAME SIZE61 / 19 / 120
HEAD SIZES-M
Brown Gloss Demi
Matte Black
Gun Metal Grey
Gloss Black
Gloss Black
Silver Flash Bronze
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Polarized Smoke Green
Polarized Emerald Mirror Amber
P-17NP
P-17M
P-17T
P-17
P-17GM
LENS FRAME
SEN.166
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ACTIVE SERIES
WX RUSH FRAME SIZE60 / 18 / 125
HEAD SIZES-M
Matte Black
Gloss Black
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Polarized Blue Mirror Green
ACRUS01
ACRUS04
LENS FRAME
FEN.166
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The Street Series combines fashionable design with shatterproof frames and lenses. Perfect for everyday use or as the world’s most comfortable and stylish safety eyewear. They may look pretty, but Street Series eyewear is tough as nails.
STREET SERIES
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WX MOXY
WX CENSOR
FRAME SIZE60 / 19 / 124
FRAME SIZE62 / 14 / 119
HEAD SIZEM-L
HEAD SIZES-M
Matte Black
Olive Stripe
Matte Black
Gloss Black
Matte Black
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Polarized Platinum Smoke Green
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Polarized Smoke Green
Black Ops Polarized Smoke Grey
SSMOX01
SSMOX04
SSCEN01
SSCEN04
SSCEN08
LENS
LENS
FRAME
FRAME
WX STATIC FRAME SIZE64 / 15 / 120
HEAD SIZEM-L
Pearl White
Matte Black
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Polarized Smoke Green
SSSTA01
SSSTA04
LENS FRAME
SEN.166
SEN.166NEW
FEN.166
STREET SERIES
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STREET SERIES
WX TWISTED
REVOLVR
FRAME SIZE65 / 17 / 125
HEAD SIZEM-L
HEAD SIZEM-L
Matte Black
Gloss Black
Gloss Black
Pearl White
Matte Black
Matte Black
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Smoke Grey
Polarized Smoke Green
Bronze Brown Flash
Black Ops Polarized Smoke Grey
Black Ops Smoke Grey
SSTWI01
SSREV1
SSTWI04
SSREV3
SSTWI08
SSREV8
LENS
LENS
FRAME
FRAME
FEN.166
FEN.166
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STREET SERIES
WX ABBY FRAME SIZE62 / 13 / 125
HEAD SIZES-M
Espresso Brown
Black Marble
Bronze
Polarized Smoke Grey
SSABB01
SSABB04
LENS FRAME
WX CHELSEA FRAME SIZE61 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZES-M
Liquid Plum
Iced Tea
Smoke Grey
Polarized Bronze
SSCHE01
SSCHE04
LENS FRAME
FEN.166
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Take on any given situation, condition and activity with just one pair of versatile eyewear. Like all Wiley X eyewear, Changeables are certified safety eyewear. Yet they also meet U.S. military ballistic standards for protective combat eyewear. Ideal for any hard-hitting spare time activity like hunting or airsoft, and worn by our heroes on battlefields around the world, the Wiley X Changeables are multifunctional like no other eyewear.
CHANGEABLES
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CHANGEABLES
FEN.166WX VAPOR FRAME SIZE
41 / 24 / 125HEAD SIZE
S-XXL COLOR OPTIONS
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
3501
3511
Matte Black
Matte Tan
Matte Black
Matte Tan
3502
3512
NEW
Rx Insert PTX also fits SABER ADVANCED and PT-1(Also adapts to Nerve goggle)
LENS FRAME
FEN.166
LENS FRAME
SABER ADVANCED FRAME SIZE44 / 25 / 120
HEAD SIZEM-XL
Pale Yellow
Clear
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Smoke Grey + Light Rust
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Light Rust
300 Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Vermillion
303
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
306
Smoke Grey
301
Smoke Grey + Pale Yellow
304
Smoke Grey + Light Rust + Vermillion
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309Rx Insert PTX also fits PT-1 and VAPOR
(Also adapts to Nerve goggle)
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CHANGEABLES
SEN.166
LENS FRAME
WX VALOR FRAME SIZE70 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZES-L
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Smoke Grey + Clear
Black Ops Polarized Smoke Grey
Black Ops Smoke Grey
CHVAL06 Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
CHVAL07
CHVAL08
CHVAL01
FEN.166ROMER 3 FRAME SIZE
62 / 18 / 130HEAD SIZE
M-L
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
1004 Matte Black
Matte Black1006
NEWLENS FRAME
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CHANGEABLES
SEN.166
Removable gasket included
LENS FRAME
XL-1 ADVANCED FRAME SIZE62 / 17 / 122
HEAD SIZEM-L
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
LA™ Light Adjusting Smoke Grey
291 Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
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FEN.166PT-1 FRAME SIZE
47 / 28 / 120HEAD SIZE
S-XXL
Smoke Grey
PT-1L
PT-1SC
Clear
PT-1S Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte BlackSmoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Light Rust
PT-1C
Smoke Grey + Clear
PT-1SCL
Rx Insert PTX also fits SABER ADVANCED and VAPOR(Also adapts to Nerve goggle)
LENS FRAME
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CHANGEABLES
WX SAINT FRAME SIZE69 / 15 / 114
HEAD SIZES-M S
EN.166
CHSAI07
CHSAI08
CHSAI01
CHSAI04
Matte Black
Matte Black
Gloss White
Gloss Black
Matte BlackSmoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Smoke Grey + Clear
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Polarized Green
CHSAI06
LENS FRAME
FEN.166WX TALON ADVANCED FRAME SIZE
45 / 18 / 120HEAD SIZE
S-XXL
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
CHTAL1 Matte Black
Matte BlackCHTAL2
NEW
Rx Insert CHX also fits SPEAR
LENS FRAME
NEW
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CHANGEABLES
FEN.166
GUARD
SG-1
FRAME SIZE76 / 12 / 120
FRAME SIZE60 / 24 / 130
HEAD SIZEM-L
HEAD SIZES-XXL
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
LA™ Light Adjusting Smoke Grey
4004
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Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
Matte Black
4006
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Temples included
SEN.166
LENS
LENS
FRAME
FRAME
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GOGGLESGood enough isn’t good enough in a world of rotor wash, flying debris and projectiles. Wiley X Goggles are built to exceed the military’s stringent Ballistic Impact Protection standards. And exclusive Top DownTM ventilation technology prevents fogging and keeps things cool in the heat of battle.
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GOGGLESFEN.166NERVE
SPEAR
FRAME SIZE44 / 25 / 100
FRAME SIZE45 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZEM-L
HEAD SIZEM-XXL
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear
Smoke Grey + Clear
DUAL Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
R-8051
R-8051G
R-8051T
SP29B
SP29G
SP29T
Matte Black
Foliage Green
Matte Tan
Matte Black
Foliage Green
Matte Tan
Matte Black
Matte Black
Foliage Green
Matte Tan
RD-8051SCL
SP293B
SP293G
SP293T
BEN.166
BEN.166 COLOR
OPTIONS
COLOROPTIONS
Rx Insert R-8051X also fits PT-1 and SABER ADVANCED and VAPOR(Does not fit RD-8051SCL)
Rx Insert CHX also fits WX TALONSPEAR Cavity Seal SP29FCS
LENS
LENS
FRAME
FRAME
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PRESCRIPTION TECHNOLOGY
PRESCRIPTION TECHNOLOGY
Why choose Shamir Attitude™ lenses?The difference between the stock lenses (spherical lens) and Shamir AttitudeTM lenses (Freeform-aspheric lens) especially designed for wraparound frames.
Many consumers enjoy all types of athletic activities, some on a professional level and others just as amateurs. Some enjoy an active lifestyle, while a few go for the rush of extreme sports. To succeed, they require enhanced vision and superior eye protection. That’s why Shamir developed Shamir AttitudeTM. A unique lens family developed for wraparound frames, Shamir AttitudeTM protects eyes while effectively expanding vision zones and enhancing peripheral vision. The same lenses are also ideal for consumers, who need safety eyewear as part of their profession or just for spare time use.
A standard stock spherical lens Shamir Freeform® aspheric lens
With the Shamir AttitudeTM lenses you get Shamir’s groundbreaking technologies:Eye-Point Technology®Is a radical departure from conventional lens analysis tools. It simulates the way the human eye sees at every angle and in every optical zone, to predict how an image will be perceived by the brain. It forms the design bases of all Shamir products.
FreeFrame TechnologyTM Is a groundbreaking surface grinding tool that automatically adapts the lens design to the frame size and shape. It dynamically adjusts the corridor length and moves the reading zone to the most optimal position in the frame. This technology is used on the Shamir Autograph Attitude (progressive) lenses.
Direct Lens Technology®Is a revolutionary technology based on today’s latest lens processing concepts. It combines patient prescription and selected frame data with advanced lens design to achieve larger and clearer vision zones.
Wiley X and Shamir began their co-operation in the beginning of 2010 delivering a high quality prescription product using the newest technology to secure the best tailored prescription lens for each individual customer.
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Shamir HMCWiley X has chosen to provide this quality coating as standard on all our RX glasses. HMC stands for = HARD MULTI COATING. This is a crucial treatment all polycarbonate lenses should be treated with to protect the lens material and make it last longer.
HMC includes: 1. Backside anti reflective coating 2. Hydrophobic layer to prevent water marks 3. UV400 protection 4. Hard scratch coating (front/back)
As-Worn TechnologyTM
It determines three essential measurements: Pantoscopic tilt, vertex distance, and panoramic angle to ensure that the prescription experienced by the customer, when the lens is fitted in the frame, is the same as the prescriptions measured by the optician. Normally a high curved frame would force the center of the lens in an outside direction, but with Shamir’s technologies the optimal center of vision is in your line of sight
This individual aspheric lens comes with a wider and clearer field of vision compared with the common stock lenses. The Shamir AttitudeTM lenses are revolutionary and they are tailor-made, which is necessary for the difficult measurements of wraparound eyewear with high base curves.
What is Anti-reflective Coating?The reason why an anti-reflective coating is applied on a lens is that all lens surfaces act like mirrors until anti-reflective treatment is done. When light hits the lens surface, it does not go completely through, but gets partially reflected on the surface like on a mirror.
For eyewear users these reflections, which arise on both sides of the lenses, are very annoying and causes blurred visions, reduced light transmission and clarity.
Wiley X requires this anti-reflective coating in all three available coatings (HMC, Glacier and Glacier Plus) to eliminate glare and offer you perfect vision. Furthermore, it gives a cosmetically better result, when you see the eyes of the user clearly through the lenses as illustrated below.
Line of sight Lens optical axis
Measured lens power = Actual Lens Power perceived by the patient
Panoramic angle
Hydrophodic layer
Anti-reflex layers
Bonding layerION Plasma
Anti-scratch layerLens
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Shamir Glacier™If the HMC coating is not enough for you, you draw benefit from choosing a Glacier coating to increase protection of the lenses. In general Wiley X Europe offers these coatings a lot cheaper compared to other lens manufacturers, so it is money well spend.
The Glacier coating includes everything from HMC plus: 1. Anti-static layer on the lens 2. External super hydrophobic layer to prevent water marks 3. Oil phobic layer for easier cleaning 4. Double hard scratch coating to provide increased scratch protection ensuring enhanced lens lifetime
Shamir Glacier Plus®
Crystal clear and glare-free vision
In cooperation with Shamir, Wiley X is launching Shamir Glacier Plus, an innovative anti-reflective coating, which increases light transmission and reduces glare and reflections. Glacier Plus improves the optical performance and cosmetic appearance, with no unwanted reflections.
Glacier Plus contains everything that is in HMC and Glacier. Glacier Plus is just an improved and further developed version of the Glacier treatment.What makes Glacier Plus so extraordinarily good is its improved and even harder surface. The Bayer Ratio test, conducted at NSL and Colts Laboratories showed that Glacier Plus is 20-30% stronger than the nearest competitor (measured hardness of approx. 18). This hard coating also has abrasion resistance values 3.5 times higher than the market standards, delivers excellent scratch protection and ensures a greater durability of the glasses.
Enhanced Super Hydrophodic layer
Anti-reflex layers
Anti-static layers
Bonding layerION PlasmaAnti-scratch layerLens
Super Hydrophodic layer
Anti-reflex layers
Anti-static layers
Bonding layerION PlasmaAnti-scratch layerLens
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What is Soft Mirror coating?In co-operation with Shamir, Wiley X Europe offers Soft Mirror coating in a number of different colors. The Soft Mirror coating is applied to the surface of the lens in order to limit glare, increase absorption and reduce infrared. Soft Mirror coating is good for snow sports and water activities, but be aware that Shamir’s Soft Mirror is less visually dominant compared to standard mirror coatings. Wiley X & Shamir offer:
Why choose Nupolar® Polarized lenses?Wiley X / Shamir Nupolar® Polarized prescription lenses are among the best all-round sun lenses on the market.
Nupolar® Polarized lenses do what no other lens or lens treatment can:• Eliminate blinding glare from reflected light bouncing off surfaces such as water or wet roads • Greatly improve visual sharpness, color contrast and visual comfort• Perfect for any active lifestyle such as fishing, cycling, running or driving• Polarizing filters are not suitable for golf and aviation
Photochromic Polarized (New)• Available in a greenish-brown color, a color which is like nothing else we can provide today• The lens is at non-activated state approximately 50-60% tinted and darkens when exposed to UV light• The lens is different from all other transition lenses on the market, and the big difference is that this lens is both transition and polarized
Why choose transition (light adjusting) lenses?Wiley X / Shamir transition lenses are recommendable for many reasons:
• Your eyes are sensitive to light• They provide all the benefits of clear lenses indoors• They reduce glare so that you can see more clearly and minimize eye-fatigue• Block 100 % of harmful UVA and UVB rays
Wiley X / Shamir offer the following versions of transition lenses:Transition 6
• Available in a transition grey and brown• There is no remaining color in the glass – becomes 100% clear when it lightens up.• The lens is affected by direct UV light only and does not change through a car window.
Transition XTRactive• Available in grey• There is a modest 5% grey tint left, when the lens lightens up• The lens is affected by visible light and does also change through a car windshield
Transition SOLFX• Available in Fire Brown, Power Purple, True Gray and Thunder Brown (see illustration below)• The lens is naturally 30% tinted and becomes darker depending on the light conditions• The lens is affected by direct UV light and does not change through a car windshield
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SOLID COLORSBROWN - Enhances contrast (objects appear sharper) by blocking a larger percentage of blue light (compared to grey). Provides a warmer appearance to colors. Works well in variable light conditions. Available with polarized filter as well. Light transmission (non-polarized): 15%
GREY - Reduces light intensity without altering the color of objects. Provides most natural color vision but does not enhance contrast. Available with polarized filter as well. Light transmission (non-polarized): 15%
GREEN - Provides a cool, soothing tone to colors. Often used to create the classic look of aviator-style sunglasses. Filters some blue light and enhances contrast in low light conditions. Available with polarized filter as well. Light transmission (non-polarized): 15%
ORANGE - Enhances contrast but will distort colors, so it may not be suitable for activities that require accurate color recognition. Enhances depth perception in overcast/shaded conditions. Light transmission: 35%
POLARIZED YELLOW - Enhances contrast but will distort colors, so it may not be suitable for activities that require accurate color recognition. Enhances depth perception in overcast/shaded conditions and removes glare from shiny surfaces. Light transmission: 65%
Quickly adapts from clear indoors to fully dark in brightest sun. Continuously adapt to changing light (UV) so they are always the shade you need them to be. Light transmission: 95% to 12% (in sunlight)
TRANSITIONS® BROWN & TRANSITION GREY
Specifically designed to go extra dark outdoors, a comfortable tint indoors, and they activate moderately inside a car. Light transmission: 85% to 10% (in sunlight), 50% in a car
TRANSITIONS® XTRACTIVE® GREY
Naturally 30% colored and goes darker outdoors. Engineered to enhance critical elements, while providing optical clarity, increased contrast sensitivity, and depth perception. Only available with Glacier & Glacier Plus coating, not HMC.
Combining two of the most advanced lens technologies NuPolar® polarization and Transitions’® photochromic technology. Continuously adapt, reducing glare and optimizing color contrast for a superior driving experience. Light transmission: 35% to 12% (in sunlight), 22% in a car
TRANSITIONS® SOLFXTM
DRIVEWEAR® TRANSITIONS®
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STORY TIMESTORY TIME“When it is tough on the ocean, the sun and wind is
powerful, your eyes are red from saltwater, and the boat is squeaking more and more, it is nice to know that what you have on your head just works. I have been testing my Wiley X to the limit; I have even accidently stepped on them. I have broken a lot of the gear on the ocean racers, but I still haven’t broken a pair of Wiley X sunglasses. The safety within the glasses is crucial to me, if and when a rope snaps and the nearest eye specialist is 2000 km away. The weight on our tails easily reaches 10 tons, and I only have one of my eyes left, do I need to say more.
Martin Kirketerp, Olympic gold medalist in 2008, 49er Class, now competing in the Ocean Racing
“My name is Nathan, and I was involved in a flash fire in an oil field in October 2010. I got second and third degree burns on 23% of my body, my face, neck, ears, both arms (from shoulder to finger tips), a few spots on my back, and both upper legs. Luckily I had purchased a pair of Wiley X safety glasses, which saved my eyes! The doctors were amazed at the fact that my glasses never melted, broke, or even cracked, they remained on my face the whole time I was on fire.
Nathan Moore, oil field worker
“MyWiley X shooting glasses probably saved my eyes “On November 19th 2011 I was invited to small game hunting nearby the German city Gräpel. We were excited about the hunt, because the area usually offers plenty of game. The weather was against us though with a thick fog hanging over the area. Due to the weather the safety on the parole had been increased, so low shooting was banned – even so it almost ended fatale for me. I was placed on a bridge over a channel with a railing as my only cover. After a slow start the drive turned in our favor, a flock of pheasant hens (protected) flew by. The fog was so thick that I could see neither hunters nor beaters, and a deer passed close by me without even noticing me.Suddenly a bunch of pheasants took off and the shots fell close. I could feel how pellets hit my jacket, my face and my Wiley X shooting glasses. Luckily for me I had acquired my shooting glasses earlier in the autumn. I don’t know if the glasses saved my eyes, but luckily I don’t have to think about that now. To me they saved my eyes, and I will NEVER go hunting or clay shooting without them again”
Karl Steffens
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