2014 OPTICAL CATALOG EYEWEAR
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4 TECHNOLOGY 10 CLIMATE CONTROL 14 ACTIVE SERIES 18 STREET SERIES 22 CHANGEABLES 28 GOGGLES 30 PRESCRIPTION 35 STORY TIME
TABLE OF CONTENTS 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.
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STYLE & SAFETY. ANYTIME, ANYWHERE. THE MARK OF HIGH PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION 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.
WX+S
ANSI CERTIFICATIONS WX 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 CERTIFICATIONS EN.166(S) – Spectacles with increased robustness certification EN.166(F) – Spectacles with low energy impact certification EN.166(B) – Goggles with medium energy impact certification
ANSI HIGH MASS IMPACT TEST 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.
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ANSI HIGH VELOCITY IMPACT/VO BALLISTIC TESTS 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 VO Ballistic). Goggles must withstand .22 projectiles fired at a rate of 550-560 fps. This ensures our lenses and frames are practically indestructible.
VO BALLISTIC TESTING
COMFORT & STYLE
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.
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PATENTED FACIAL CAVITY TM SEALS 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.
LA TM LIGHT ADJUSTING LENSES 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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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: Wiley X FILTER 8™ POLARIZED LENSES combine eight layers of lens technology:
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Two Slick™ hydrophobic coatings Two Selenite™ polycarbonate lenses Two T-Shell™ scratch-resistant layers One Violet 4™ anti-reflective coating Filter 8™ polarized film layer that creates 100% polarization with 100% UV protection
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SHAMIR 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
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RX RIM SYSTEM 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. Rx RIM SYSTEM
Range up to +5.00 and -7.00
TECHNOLOGY
FILTER 8 TM POLARIZED LENSES
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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 component of glare and haze. Enhance contrast in medium to low-light conditions. Light transmission: 53%
VERMILLION Are best for medium to low light conditions. Sharpens contrast and brightens targets. Light transmission: 50%
SMOKE GREEN - PLATINUM FLASH Maximum glare reduction without distorting colors. Great for general daytime use. Light transmission: 13%
GREEN - BLUE MIRROR Multi-coat, green lens. Absorb reflections across mirror surface, dimish glare. Ideal in bright conditions. Light transmission: 10%
AMBER TINT - EMERALD MIRROR An amber tinted lens under emerald green multicoat 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%
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Darkest lens Wiley X offers. Multi-coat, Z-oxide mirror over smoke lenses. Reduces glare. Excellent 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, enhance 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.
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The RX RIM system brings prescription lens possibilities to the next level, by extending lens power capabilities further than the traditional RX lens limitations Our proprietary polarized lens technology adds 100% polarization to 100% ultra violet protection for unequalled clarity and contrast. Meets or exceeds (US.) ANSI Z87.1 High Velocity impact safety and optical standards. Meets or exceeds (US) MILPRF-32432 Ballistic and MCEP (Military Combat Eye Protection) standards which supersede all MIL-SPEC standards.
EN.166
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EN.166
B
EN.166
F
Certified and tested according to the EN.166 (S) norm – EU. Personal EyeProtection Standard. Eye-Protection Category: Increased robustness Spectacles Certified and tested according to the EN.166 (B) norm – EU. Personal EyeProtection Standard. Eye-Protection Category: Medium energy impact Goggles Certified and tested according to the EN.166 (F) norm – EU. Personal EyeProtection Standard. Eye-Protection Category: Low energy impact Spectacles Wiley X frames can be fitted with a prescription safety lens that meets the on-duty and battlefield safety requirements. 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
TECHNOLOGY
SMOKE GREY - SLIVER FLASH
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CLIMATE CONTROL 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.
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NEW
HEAD SIZE S-M
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EN.166
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CCARR01
LENS
FRAME
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
CCARR03 Clear
Matte Black
CCARR04 Polarized Silver Flash Smoke Grey Matte White CCARR06 Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Liquid Grey
Removable gasket included
WX KNIFE
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FRAME SIZE 63 / 17 / 122
HEAD SIZE M-L
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EN.166
F LENS
FRAME
CCKNI01
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
CCKNI03
Clear
Matte Black
CCKNI04
Polarized Bronze
Brown Crystal
Removable gasket included
WX ECHO
FRAME SIZE 68 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZE M-L
EN.166
F
CCECH01
Removable gasket included
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LENS
FRAME
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Smoke Steel Blue
CCECH03 Clear
Gloss Black
CCECH04 Polarized Emerald Mirror Amber
Gloss Black
CLIMATE CONTROL
WX ARROW
FRAME SIZE 62 / 16 / 118
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BRICK
FRAME SIZE 63 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZE M-L
EN.166
S LENS
FRAME
853
Clear
Gloss Black
854
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
855
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Crystal Metallic
856
Light Adjusting Smoke Grey
Metallic Black
857
Polarized Smoke Grey
Gloss Black
Removable gasket included
AIRRAGE
FRAME SIZE 61 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZE S-M
Removable gasket included
EN.166
S LENS
FRAME
691
Smoke Grey
Liquid Plum
693
Clear
Gloss Black
694
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
695
Bronze Flash Crimson Brown
Crystal Bronze
696
Light Adjust Smoke Grey
Gloss Black
697
Polarized Silver Flash Smoke Grey Crystal Metallic
698
Polarized Blue Mirror Green
Gloss Black
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WX GRAVITY
FRAME SIZE 63 / 17 / 119
HEAD SIZE M-L
EN.166
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CCGRA01
Removable gasket included
BLINK
FRAME SIZE 61 / 19 / 120
HEAD SIZE S-M
Removable gasket included
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LENS
FRAME
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
CCGRA02 Sliver Flash Smoke Grey
Matte White
CCGRA03 Clear
Matte Black
CCGRA04 Polarized Blue Mirror Green
Black Crystal
CCGRA05 Light Adjust Smoke Grey
Gloss Black
CCGRA06 Bronze Flash Crimson Brown
Brown Crystal
CCGRA07 Polarized Emerald Mirror Amber
Black Crystal
EN.166
S LENS
FRAME
553
Clear
Matte Black
555
Sliver Flash Smoke Grey
Aluminum Gloss
557
Polarized Bronze
Matte Black
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ACTIVE SERIES 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.
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NEW
HEAD SIZE M-L
EN.166
S LENS
ACTOB02 Bronze
FRAME
Brown Crystal
ACTOB04 Polarized Silver Flash Smoke Grey Gloss Black
WX REBEL
NEW
FRAME SIZE 65 / 18 / 124
HEAD SIZE M-L
EN.166
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ACREB01
LENS
FRAME
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
ACREB04 Polarized Bronze
Matte Tortoise
ACTIVE SERIES
WX TOBI
FRAME SIZE 72 / 17 / 120
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P-17
SLAY
FRAME SIZE 61 / 19 / 120
FRAME SIZE 65 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZE S-M
HEAD SIZE M
EN.166
S LENS
FRAME
P-17NP
Silver Flash Bronze
Brown Gloss Demi
P-17M
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
P-17T
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Gun Metal Grey
P-17
Polarized Smoke Green
Gloss Black
P-17GM
Polarized Emerald Mirror Amber
Gloss Black
EN.166
F LENS
FRAME
ACSLA01
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
ACSLA04
Polarized Smoke Grey
Gloss Black
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EN.166
F
ACRUS01
LENS
FRAME
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
ACRUS04 Polarized Blue Mirror Green
Gloss Black
ACTIVE SERIES
WX RUSH
FRAME SIZE 60 / 18 / 125
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STREET SERIES 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.
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NEW
HEAD SIZE M-L
EN.166
S LENS
WX CENSOR
FRAME SIZE 62 / 14 / 119
Matte Black
SSMOX04 Polarized Platinum Smoke Green
Olive Stripe
HEAD SIZE S-M
EN.166
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LENS
FRAME
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
SSCEN04 Polarized Smoke Green
Gloss Black
SSCEN08 Black Ops Polarized Smoke Grey
Matte Black
SSCEN01
WX STATIC
FRAME SIZE 64 / 15 / 120
HEAD SIZE M-L
FRAME
SSMOX01 Black Ops Smoke Grey
EN.166
F SSSTA01
LENS
FRAME
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Pearl White
SSSTA04 Polarized Smoke Green
Matte Black
STREET SERIES
WX MOXY
FRAME SIZE 60 / 19 / 124
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WX TWISTED
REVOLVR
FRAME SIZE 65 / 17 / 125
HEAD SIZE M-L
HEAD SIZE M-L
EN.166
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LENS
FRAME
SSTWI01
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
SSTWI04
Polarized Smoke Green
Gloss Black
SSTWI08
Black Ops Polarized Smoke Grey
Matte Black
EN.166
F LENS
FRAME
SSREV1
Smoke Grey
Gloss Black
SSREV3
Bronze Brown Flash
Pearl White
SSREV8
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
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WX ABBY
FRAME SIZE 62 / 13 / 125
HEAD SIZE S-M
SSABB01
LENS
FRAME
Bronze
Espresso Brown
SSABB04 Polarized Smoke Grey
WX CHELSEA
FRAME SIZE 61 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZE S-M
Black Marble
EN.166
F SSCHE01
LENS
FRAME
Smoke Grey
Liquid Plum
SSCHE04 Polarized Bronze
Iced Tea
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CHANGEABLES 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.
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HEAD SIZE S-XXL
COLOR OPTIONS
EN.166
F LENS
FRAME
3501
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
3502
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black
3511
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Tan
3512
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Tan
Rx Insert PTX also fits SABER ADVANCED and PT-1 (Also adapts to Nerve goggle)
SABER ADVANCED
FRAME SIZE 44 / 25 / 120
HEAD SIZE M-XL
Rx Insert PTX also fits PT-1 and VAPOR (Also adapts to Nerve goggle)
EN.166
F LENS
FRAME
300
Pale Yellow
Matte Black
301
Light Rust
Matte Black
302
Smoke Grey
Matte Black
303
Clear
Matte Black
304
Vermillion
Matte Black
305
Smoke Grey + Pale Yellow
Matte Black
306
Smoke Grey + Light Rust
Matte Black
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Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black
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Smoke Grey + Light Rust + Vermillion
Matte Black
CHANGEABLES
WX VAPOR
FRAME SIZE 41 / 24 / 125
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ROMER 3
WX VALOR
NEW
FRAME SIZE 62 / 18 / 130
FRAME SIZE 70 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZE M-L
EN.166
F
LENS
FRAME
1004
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
1006
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black
HEAD SIZE S-L
EN.166
S LENS
CHVAL01
FRAME
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
CHVAL06 Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black
CHVAL07 Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
CHVAL08 Black Ops Polarized Smoke Grey
Matte Black
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PT-1
FRAME SIZE 47 / 28 / 120
HEAD SIZE S-XXL
EN.166
F LENS
FRAME
PT-1S
Smoke Grey
Matte Black
PT-1C
Clear
Matte Black
PT-1L
Light Rust
Matte Black
PT-1SC
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
PT-1SCL
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black
Rx Insert PTX also fits SABER ADVANCED and VAPOR (Also adapts to Nerve goggle)
XL-1 ADVANCED
FRAME SIZE 62 / 17 / 122
HEAD SIZE M-L
Removable gasket included
EN.166
S LENS
FRAME
291
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
292
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black
297
LA™ Light Adjusting Smoke Grey
Matte Black
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WX SAINT
WX TALON ADVANCED
FRAME SIZE 69 / 15 / 114
NEW
FRAME SIZE 45 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZE S-M
EN.166
S LENS
FRAME
CHSAI01
Silver Flash Smoke Grey
Gloss White
CHSAI04
Polarized Green
Gloss Black
CHSAI06
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black NEW
CHSAI07
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
CHSAI08
Black Ops Smoke Grey
Matte Black
HEAD SIZE S-XXL
Rx Insert CHX also fits SPEAR
EN.166
F
LENS
FRAME
CHTAL1
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
CHTAL2
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black
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GUARD
SG-1
FRAME SIZE 76 / 12 / 120
FRAME SIZE 60 / 24 / 130
HEAD SIZE M-L
EN.166
S LENS
FRAME
4004
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
4006
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black
HEAD SIZE S-XXL
Temples included
EN.166
F
LENS
FRAME
71
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
77
LA™ Light Adjusting Smoke Grey
Matte Black
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GOGGLES Good 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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FRAME SIZE 44 / 25 / 100
HEAD SIZE M-L
GOGGLES
NERVE
COLOR OPTIONS
EN.166
F B
LENS
FRAME
R-8051
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
R-8051G
Smoke Grey + Clear
Foliage Green
R-8051T
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Tan
RD-8051SCL DUAL Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black
Rx Insert R-8051X also fits PT-1 and SABER ADVANCED and VAPOR (Does not fit RD-8051SCL)
SPEAR
FRAME SIZE 45 / 18 / 120
HEAD SIZE M-XXL
COLOR OPTIONS
EN.166
B
LENS
FRAME
SP29B
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Black
SP293B
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Black
SP29G
Smoke Grey + Clear
Foliage Green
SP293G
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Foliage Green
SP29T
Smoke Grey + Clear
Matte Tan
SP293T
Smoke Grey + Clear + Light Rust
Matte Tan
SPEAR Cavity Seal SP29FCS
Rx Insert CHX also fits WX TALON
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PRESCRIPTION TECHNOLOGY 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.
Why choose Shamir Attitude™ lenses? The difference between the stock lenses (spherical lens) and Shamir AttitudeTM lenses (Freeformaspheric 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.
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Line of sight
Lens optical axis
Panoramic angle
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.
Shamir HMC Wiley 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) Hydrophodic layer Anti-reflex layers Bonding layer ION Plasma Anti-scratch layer Lens
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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
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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 Super Hydrophodic layer Anti-static layers Anti-reflex layers Bonding layer ION Plasma Anti-scratch layer Lens
Shamir Glacier PlusÂŽ 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-static layers Anti-reflex layers Bonding layer ION Plasma Anti-scratch layer Lens
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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What is Soft Mirror coating?
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SOLID COLORS BROWN - 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%
TRANSITIONS ® BROWN & TRANSITION GREY 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 ® XTRACTIVE ® 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 ® SOLFX TM 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.
DRIVEWEAR ® TRANSITIONS ® 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
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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
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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
Karl Steffens
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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”
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