Types of Safety Glasses: Features and Fit
Unsure whether to use safety goggles or glasses? When should you wear safety glasses? Start with the basics of eye safety: the potential hazards in your work environment affect the level of eye protection you need, ranging from traditional spectacles up to gasketed safety glasses or goggles. Then factor in fit: well-fitted eyewear should minimise space between the lenses and your face to reduce exposure. Finally, other performance features like lens colours, coating options and more can help enhance your safety—and your style. View all products
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For when all-day comfort is a must, look no further than this innovative eyewear that provides comfortable pressure equalisation by allowing the temples to flex and self-adjust to the size and shape of the wearer’s head.
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Need comfort with customisation? This eyewear offers a lower-profile frame, padded temples and a soft nose bridge, plus a variety of lens and frame colours and a stylish fit—delivering protection that’s both reliable and fashionable.
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Facing dust, splash or vapour hazards? Our safety goggles create a protective seal around your eyes—and they’re comfortable to wear and available with Scotchgard™ Protector Anti-fog and Anti-scratch coating for visibility when you need it most.
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ClearHighest visual acuity and colour recognition.
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GrayReduces overall brightness of visual light.
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AmberIncreases contrast by filtering hazy and blue-coloured light.
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Indoor/OutdoorSlightly reduces overall brightness of visible light.
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Blue (excl. "sodium blue")Reduces brightness and glare from yellow light sources. Not intended for use in glass blowing.
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PolarizedReduces overall brightness, glare and reflected light.
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MirroredReflects light sources, helping reduce brightness.
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PhotochromicDarkens when exposed to UV light (outdoors) and lightens when UV light is reduced (indoors).
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Infrared FiltersReduces infrared radiation.
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BrownReduces overall brightness, typically allowing color recognition.
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VermillionHelps improve visual acuity and contrast.
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OrangeReduces blue light in specific applications, e.g., blue light curing.
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Anti-scratchOur standard anti-scratch coating increases the scratch resistance and durability of the lenses.
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Anti-Fog/Anti-ScratchOur anti-fog/anti-scratch coating helps minimise lens fogging issues while providing scratch resistance and durability.
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3M™ Scotchgard™ Protector Anti-fog CoatingTested to EN168 N & K for anti-fog and anti-scratch, this is our most advanced coating, which resists fogging longer than traditional anti-fog coatings through up to 25 washings with water.
See for yourself how 3M™ SecureFit™ Protective Eyewear stands out.
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