A Guide to Mirror Coatings

Sunwear paired with mirror coatings blocks additional sunlight and reduces harsh glare by 10-15% with a solid mirror, and by 5-8% with a flash mirror. The added reflective properties of sunwear with mirror coatings add to the comfort of anyone suffering from outdoor light sensitivity.

Description

Mirrors can be applied in several styles:

Solid or Flash
- Cover the whole lens evenly
- Solid Silver, Blue and Gold are timeless classics of the sunwear world
- Flash mirrors give a sparkle to the eyes but do not overwhelm
Gradients
- Start with mirror coating at the top of the lens and fade evenly to transparent at the bottom
- Gradients provide additional protection and are great when full mirror is not required
- Create a great “after-hours” look on a clear lens
Double Gradients
- Start at the top and bottom of the lens and fade evenly to transparent in the center
- Perfect for skiing or ice and water sports
- A polarized lens compliments this look perfectly when dealing with blinding glare from above or reflected from the ground below
Clear Mirrors
- Add a luminous quality to photochromatic (transition) lenses while they are in their clear state
- Add a “WOW” factor when the photochromatic (transition) lenses darken
- Great for “After-Hours” style