Bobster Technology

ANSI-Approved Eyewear
Select Bobster® Eyewear has undergone evaluation through the ANSI Z87.1-2003 Spectacles Complete and Spectacles RX Safety Frame Test. The styles approved indicate that our eyewear has passed tests for specific performance standards for both high velocity and high mass impact. They are ideal for law-enforcement, military, construction, laboratory, or industrial usage.

All Bobster® Eyewear has undergone evaluation through the ANSI Z80.3-2001 Compliance Testing. Bobster® lenses pass the optical quality testing according to the ANSI Z80.3-2001 requirements for cosmetic quality, refractive power difference, astigmatic power, prismatic power, luminous transmittance, and drop ball impact testing.

Anti-fog Coating
Bobster® lenses that feature anti-fog coating provide extra resistance against fog build-up and blurred vision.

Foam
Many styles of Bobster® eyewear come with foam, either open cell, closed cell, or both. Adding foam reduces wind flow, prevents debris from getting into eyes and reduces vibration.

Open cell foam tends to be lighter, softer and more sweat absorbing than closed cell foam. Open cell foam also has a tendency to provide a better seal or fit because it is softer and conforms to the contours of the face.

Closed cell foam has low water absorption, while being weather and chemical resistant. It also provides some ventilation to reduce fogging and has a tendency to be longer lasting than open cell foam.

Grilamid TR90 Construction
Bobster® eyewear frames made of Grilamid TR90, offer durability and greater flexibility. Grilamid is a nylon compound, which is shock resistant, non-allergenic and extremely lightweight. These frames are flexible and allow the eyewear to flex to the contours of the face creating a better more personalized fit which allows for longer wear without any discomfort.

Photochromic Lenses
Bobster® Photochromic lenses are available in a variety of eyewear styles and are lenses that are precision designed to automatically adjust to the amount of ultraviolet light (UV) that reaches the lens. The advantage of a Photochromic lens is that you can wear your eyewear from morning into evening and not have to carry multiple sets of eyewear with you or change your lenses throughout the day. Bobster® offers a wide range of eyewear with photochromic lenses with varying transmission rates. Transmission rate is the amount of visible light penetrating the lens and reaching the eyes. The lower the transmission rate the lighter the lens color. Clear lenses have a transmission rate between 80%-100% and typical smoked lenses have a transmission rate between 8-18%.

**Please note do not leave photochromic lenses in direct sun or extreme heat for long periods of time. They will decrease their performance of getting dark.

Polarized Lenses
While ordinary tinted lenses reduce brightness, only polarized lenses eliminate glare. Polarization is achieved by placing a thin sheet of polarized film between two layers of material. Polarized lenses work well for boaters, fishermen, skiers, golfers, bikers, and joggers, who require a clearer view and elimination of glare. These sunglasses, when used for driving, can reduce the glare that comes off the car of the surface of a road. Polarized sunglasses can also be used indoors by light-sensitive people.

Polycarbonate Lenses
All Bobster® Eyewear feature thin, lightweight and strong polycarbonate lenses that provide distortion free optical quality. Polycarbonate lenses are the preferred lenses for the majority of performance eyewear, and are ideal for those who ride motorcycles, or participate in watersports, winter sports, hunting, etc. Unlike ordinary lenses, polycarbonate lenses are shatter-resistant and will NOT splinter if hit by fast-moving objects, such as debris and small stones. Our Bobster® designs are fitted with premium quality shatter-resistant polycarbonate lenses meeting the American ANSI standard for UV protection. This provides complete protection from invisible ultraviolet light that can be damaging to the eye.

Prescription (Rx) Ready
Almost 90 percent of Bobster® Eyewear is prescription ready and comes with a prescription order form or you can download the form from Bobster® online. Please contact Bobster® RX Customer Service with specific questions and/or requirements at (800)603-2662 ext. 3.
Customize your eyewear to your personal vision.
Currently any Bobster Ballistics item that uses bezel lenses for RX capability is not approved for ballistics usage because currently there is no MCEPS testing standard for RX bezel lenses. However, the bezel lenses have been fully certified to the ANSI Z87.1-2003+ testing and impact standards.

UVA/UVB Protection
All Bobster® Eyewear provides 100% UVA/UVB (harmful ultraviolet light) protection. Without protection, the eyes are susceptible to damage from ultraviolet rays.