Shade Lenses

We offer a fabulous range of Shade Basic and Shade Polarised lenses.

shade

Shade Basic plano tinted lenses are available in a range of uniform tints and gradient tints from one to three colours and can be customized to suit client sunglass samples.

Our Shade Polarview range is available in gray, green and brown colours and filter out horizontal light reflected from the ground , road snow or sand to reduce glare while allowing vertical light to pass through. Available in a wide range of materials.

Trivex
Transitions
Transitions
shade-basic

Shade Basic plano tinted lenses in a variety of colours upon request

Shade Basic is available in a variety of uniform tints and gradients (from one to three colours). Colours can be customised to suit client sunglass samples.

Specifications

Plano lightweight lens
Centre thickness (mm): 1.8, 2.2 (1.9, 2.4 & 2.9 also available)
Decentered centre thickness: 1.7-2.2mm (only for 76mm lens)
UV protection: 100%

Available products

Diameter 73mm
Base curve: 2, 3, 4, 5, 6

Diameter 73mm
Base curve: 4, 6, 8

shade-basic-colours
shade-basic-colour-combos
shade-trivex

High performance prescription sun lenses

Shade Trivex® is a high-impact-resistant ophthalmic lens, made with Trivex® material from PPG. This durable lens satisfies wearers' needs by offering lightweight comfort, impressive strength, assuring eye safety and UV protection.

  • Available in three colours; Grey, Green and Brown. Each colour filters light at different wavelengths to enhance the visual experience fo the wearer
  • Ultra-strong. Surpasses international standard ANSI Z80.1 at CT 2.0mm
  • Ultra-light. Up to 19% lighter than other materials of the same prescription.

Available products

Uncoated freeform surfacing
Blank: 75mm
Base curve: 1.00, 2.50, 4.00, 5.00, 6.00, 7.00, 8.00

shade-trivex-colours
shade-trivex-transmission
shade-polarview

Polarisation

These polarised lenses filter our horizontal surface light, reflected from the ground, road, sea or sand, which causes bothersome glare, yet allows vertical light to pass through.

Specifications

Filter category: 2
Luminous transmission (380-780nm): 18-20%
UV400 protection: 100%
Transmission percentage: Solar UV-Trans 0.00% , Solar UVA-Trans 0.00%, Solar UVB-Trans 0.00%

Available products

Colours: Grey, Green and Brown
Diameter: 73mm (69mm effective)
Base curve: 6, 8 (2 & 4 also available)

shade-polarview-curve
shade-polarview-diagram
shade-polarview-lenses

Our Brands