ADIDAS Lens Technology

ADIDAS sunglasses - Clear sight, clear head.

Glare. It's a threat to the very idea of outdoor sport itself. It's not only uncomfortable and potentially damaging to the eyes but can also drastically decrease performance in sports. It limits an athlete's ability to estimate distances, decreases the ability to recognize contours and increases energy consumption. Quick changes from light to shade may even cause momentary visual blackouts which, at high speeds, can lead to a wide variety of horrible outcomes. This is why adidas sport eyewear has developed special lens filter technologies appropriate for a wide spectrum of light and sun conditions. For optimum visual performance in every situation.

ADIDAS lenses - Light Stabilizer Technology (LST)

Quick changes from light to dark put a strain on your eyes. The unique Light Stabilizer technology harmonizes this effect. In spite of the high darkening factor (82-88% light absorption / shade factor 3), the LST lens lights up what you see, thanks to a special colour mix and offers super contrasting as well.

ADIDAS Space lens

In cooperation with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA), adidas sport eyewear has developed the SPACE Lens technology. The filter has already been successfully used in numerous NASA missions, and is indispensable equipment of NASA and ISS astronauts today for protection against high infrared and ultraviolet light. Outdoor athletes have similar requirements for reliability and performance. Therefore introduced into the adidas sport eyewear collection is the SPACE lens which provides the ultimate in defence from intense light conditions.

ADIDAS Polarised lenses

Natural light is emitted like waves in all directions. Light reflected from highly reflected surfaces (e.g. water, beech & wet roads etc.) is polarised, i.e. reflected in a direction which is perceived by the human eye as an unpleasant glare. The polarised performance PC lenses from adidas sport eyewear effectively eliminate these reflected light waves. Enhanced contrast and clear colour perception: these are just some of the advantages of this lens technology. The three-fold anti-reflection coating additionally applied to the inside avoids reflections which could occur at the glass surface and thus improves sharpness of vision and gives unimpaired clear sight. Click to view the range of polarised adidas sunglasses.

ADIDAS Lenses

			Usage	Bluelight Filter	Light Absorption	Protection Category
	SPACE	Solar protection against extreme radiation (glacier, snow, water)		96%	95%	4
	LST Bluelight Filter	Harmonises rapid light/shadow changes, contrast enhancement and brightening effect, excellent blue light protection		95%	90%	3
	Silver Mirror	Solar protection against very intense light		88%	90%	3
	Bronze Mirror	All-day solar protection, high contrasting effect		91%	89%	3
	Grey Silver Gradient	All-day solar protection		84%	86%	3
	Polarised Grey	Special lens for light reflection from water, ice, snow, etc.		84%	87%	3
	Polarised Brown	Special lens for light reflection from water, ice, snow, etc., high contrasting effect		96%	90%	3
	Brown	All-day solar protection, high contrasting effect		96%	87%	3
	LST Contrast	Optimum contrasting effect on the green		93%	87%	3
	LST Vario	Special photochromic lens for changing light conditions		83-91%	70-88%	2-3
	Grey	All-day solar protection		86%	87%	3
	Brown Silver Gradient	All-day solar protection, high contrasting effect		93%	89%	3
	LST Contrast Gold Gradient	Optimum contrasting effect on the green		87%	80%	2
	LST Contrast Mirror	Optimum contrasting effect on the green, gold or silver mirror		91%	86%	3
	LST Polarised	Special lens for light reflection from water, ice, snow, etc., harmonises rapid light/shadow changes, high contrasting effect		93%	87%	3
	LST Active Gold Mirror	Brightening effect despite high light absorption		91%	86%	3
	LST Active Silver Mirror	Brightening effect despite high light absorption		88%	83%	3
	LST Active	Brightening effect despite high light absorbtion		91%	85%	3
	LST Active Silver Gradient	Harmonises rapid light/shadow changes, high contrasting effect		76%	64%	2
	LST Active Light Silver (Lens)	Brightening effect despite high light absorption especially for partly overcast weather conditions		81%	73%	2
	LST Active Light Silver (Shield)	Brightening effect despite high light absorption especially for partly overcast weather conditions		77%	67%	2
	Orange Mirror	All benefits of orange and suitable for the sun's rays		84%	70%	2
	Peach Silver Gradient	Trendy colour, suitable for the sun's rays		81%	75%	2
	Grey Metallic	Subtle colour, suitable for the sun's rays		70%	70%	2
	LST Contrast Light Silver	Optimum contrast effect on the green, for partly overcast weather conditions		66%	34%	1
	LST Bright	High brightening effect despite high light absorption, better vision in fog and diffuse light		37%	31%	1
	Crystal Silver Gradient (Lens)	Protection from wind and insects		54%	49%	1
	Crystal Silver Gradient (Shield)	Protection from wind and insects		20%	11%	0
	Orange	Better vision in fog and diffuse light, brightening effect		64%	32%	1
	Yellow	Better vision in fog and diffuse light, brightening effect		84%	13%	0
	Clear	Protection from wind and insects, night-time wear		22%	7%	0