Unrivalled anti-fog coatings that don’t wash off

Due to the way that safety eyewear should fit - close to the face keeping dirt and debris out - it can cause moisture build up, especially if the wearer is doing a physical job which can result in the lens fogging. The solution? Sophisticated coating systems from uvex.

Wearing safety eyewear in places with frequent temperature fluctuations or high-humidity environments can cause the lenses to fog up, leading to severe or continuous fogging issues. Our long-lasting anti-fog lens coating is ideal for areas with high humidity.

Not only is it frustrating but there are also safety, productivity and compliance issues that come along with it. uvex’s pioneering lens coatings deliver the very best in German engineering. Developed in our own manufacturing facilities in Fürth, Germany, our lens coatings are permanent even after repeated cleaning. This offers great value for money and means you can get on with the job at hand without any distractions from your eyewear.

Chemically engineered to not wash off, uvex’s anti-fog coatings are fundamentally different from others – that’s because all uvex anti-fog coatings are hydrophilic, which causes fog moisture to absorb into the lens acting like a sponge, eliminating fog quickly and efficiently (see visual below).

This is a drastic change from the fog resistance that you’re used to as most competitive anti-fog coatings are hydrophobic, which causes moisture to spread out as it hits the lens instead of dissipating. Once several moisture droplets start to congregate, fogging occurs. Hydrophobic coatings are also detergent-based and may start to lose their effectiveness through repeated washing.

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In order to ensure long-lasting performance from your uvex safety eyewear, ensure you clean your lenses in the correct way to minimise damage to the lens coatings. First, lightly blow off any loose dirt or debris and then run your eyewear under cool water – uvex lenses are engineered to allow excess dirt to wash off easily, without sticking.

Next, spray the cleaning solution found in the uvex eyewear lens cleaning station directly onto the lens, and then use the lens-safe tissue to wipe clean. If you’re not immediately putting the safety eyewear back on, store them in a protective pouch; never put unprotected eyewear in your pocket.

uvex antifog cloth - The affordable anti-fog solution

The uvex antifog cloth provides an ideal solution for those who wish to benefit from uvex's anti-fog technology as and when they need it. Simply wipe the cloth over your lenses and an ultra-thin layer of uvex's unique anti-fog formula is applied to the lens preventing them from misting up, resulting in streak-free, clear vision for hours. The uvex antifog cloth can be used on any lens: prescription glasses, sunglasses, industrial and sports visors, goggles or screens, and is ideal for mask wearers. The uvex antifog cloths are individually wrapped so they can be carried in a handbag, toolkit or in the glovebox so you can administer anti-fog protection whenever it’s needed.

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Optifog - The long-lasting anti-fog solution

Optifog's unique anti-fog system combines two patented technologies: Optifog lens treatment and a smart textile cloth with anti-fog molecules that activates the power of the Optifog lens. The Optifog lens treatment means both the front and back surfaces of the lens have integrated anti-fog technology. Simply wipe your lenses with the smart cloth and droplets that would usually obstruct your vision spread uniformly across the lens, in an invisible and fog-free layer. The Optifog system is ideal for professionals such as those frequently moving from cold to hot environments, cooks, delivery drivers, florists, etc.

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