Oakley discovered a material that actually increased in grip, as it got wet. In a motocross race, this turned out to be an incredibly useful property. After moving on to improving goggles technology, Oakley applied what they had learned to create sunglasses. Eventually, they moved on to prescription glasses. Oakley named the material Unobtainium (allegedly due to the number of watertight patents they hold on the material).
Oakley Glasses Prescription eyewear is made from a variety of materials depending on the required property. Titanium features, especially in their higher-end models. This gives a high strength-to-weight ratio, as well excellent flexibility. They also have their own alloy, called C5 Alloy, consisting of five different metals and is intended to imitate titanium’s lightweight and high strength.
Oakley have put everything they have learned from Oakley Sunglasses into their prescription eyewear lenses. To test this, they carry out two controlled tests. The first is to drop a steel spike weighing 500 g onto the lenses, from just over 100cm. They then fire a ball bearing directly at the lens at 102 mph. These tests are designed to simulate real life impacts. Examples include stones flying up from the road whilst cycling, or getting hit by a cricket ball. In order to pass, the glasses must not breach and no material can come into contact with the ‘eye’.
Optical clarity and impact protection are what Oakley eye wear is all about. If buying glasses purely on performance alone, there is little reason to go elsewhere. Take a look at pretavoir for your next Oakley Glasses.
Related posts:
