Lens tint & material

uv protection

The damage caused by UV exposure is serious and often irreversible, with the delicate skin around your eyes the most susceptible to sun damage.

You can take peace of mind knowing that our entire range of sunglasses comply with the strict Australian/New Zealand standard AS/NZS 1067.1:2016. Under this standard each lens is categorised with a Lens Category number to help make your purchase straight forward. When buying sunglasses specifically for UV protection we recommend a lens category of at least 2 or preferably 3.

Category 0 Fashion spectacles

Very limited reduction of sunglare

Some UV protection

Category 1 Light tint sunglasses or fashion spectacles

Limited protection against sunglare

Some UV protection

Not suitable for driving in twilight or at night

Category 2 General purpose sunglasses

Good protection against sunglare

Good UV protection

Not suitable for driving in twilight or at night

Category 3 General purpose sunglasses

High protection against sunglare

Good UV protection

Not suitable for driving in twilight or at night

Category 4 Very dark special purpose sunglasses - very high sun glare reduction 

Very high protection against extreme sunglare, eg. at sea, over snowfields, on high mountains, or in desert

Good UV protection