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Exploring polyamide sun lens material

The lightest sunglass lenses now also more sustainable

Polyamide (Nylon) is a high-performance thermoplastic material renowned for its exceptional strength, flexibility, and durability. Nylon sun lenses offer a good impact resistance, ensuring that the lenses maintain clarity and integrity even under harsh conditions. Its unparalleled lightweight nature enhances comfort without compromising on robustness, making it an ideal choice for a wide range of eyewear applications.

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Sustainable certified polyamide (nylon) main features The light sunglass lens material

  • UV protection

    Polyamide ensure 100% UV protection against the damages of the sun rays

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    Sharp vision

    Polyamide is an excellent material in terms of pureness and transparency, guaranteeing clear vision​

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    Frame compatibility

    Polyamide sunglass lenses are compatible with all frames materials: acetate, metal, injected, wood and horn frames. Suitable for rimless and V bevel designs. Easy to drill and profile

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    Sustainable certified

    Partial use of bio-based materials. For more details visit Sustainable certified polyamide page

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    Lightweight

    Polyamide offers a lightweight option, with nylon lenses being lighter than those made of polycarbonate or CR-39

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    Colour variety

    Wide range of tints and extensive gradient combinations

Versatile applications of sustainable certified polyamide sunglass lens material by ZEISS Sunlens

Exceptional light weight
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Fashion

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Lifestyle

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Sport

  • Visualisation of the ZEISS Sunlens, blue, base 2 lens from the side.
  • Visualisation of the ZEISS Sunlens, blue, base 6 lens from the side.
  • Visualisation of the ZEISS Sunlens, blue, base 8 lens from the side.
  • Visualisation of the ZEISS Sunlens, blue, size 180-115-5,80D-1,3 shield from the side.
  • Visualisation of the ZEISS Sunlens, blue, mask B6 shield from the side.
  • Visualisation of the ZEISS Sunlens, blue, mask EVS B7 shield from the side.
  • Visualisation of the ZEISS Sunlens, blue, 12D-4D Bitoric shield from the side.
  • Visualisation of the ZEISS Sunlens, blue, Voodoo shieldl from the side.

The sun lens shape you want for your sunglass collection

Polyamide is easy to drill and profile, compatible to all kinds of frames

At ZEISS Sunlens, we offer an extensive range of sunglass lens shapes crafted from sustainable certified polyamide (nylon). The material is renowned for its durability and versatility. Polyamide allows for the creation of various lens geometries, from classic to sporty wrap-around designs. Its lightweight nature makes Nylon an ideal choice for both fashion-forward and functional eyewear. Our advanced manufacturing techniques ensure precision and clarity, providing superior optical performance. Partner with ZEISS Sunlens to access top-quality plano sustainable certified polyamide lenses tailored to your specifications, ensuring exceptional results for your eyewear collections.

Sustainable certified polyamide technical features

High performance sun lenses for professional use
OM15
Polycarbonate / Impacto
Polyamide

Material pureness

✓ ✓ ✓

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✓ ✓ ✓

Lightweight

✓ ✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

Clarity

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

Impact resistance

✓

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓

Scratch resistance

✓ ✓ 1

✓ ✓ ✓

✓ ✓ ✓

Tints variety

✓ ✓ ✓

✓

✓ ✓

1 Data without hard coating; with the hard-coating Rock Hard the rating is   ✓ ✓ ✓
 

* How to interpret the data:
✓ Satisfactory    ✓ ✓ Good   ✓ ✓ ✓ Excellent

Solid tint and gradient sunglasses lenses

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    Polyamide Solid

  • Visualisation of the ZEISS Sunlens, gradient green lens.

    Polyamide Gradient

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    Polyamide Double Gradient

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  • Image of sport sunglasses with half-rim frame.
  • Image of sunglasses rimless frame.
  • Image of fashion sunglasses rimless frame.
  • Image of sunglasses with a metal frame.
  • Image of lifestyle sunglasses with an acetate frame.
  • Image of sport sunglasses with a metal frame.
  • Image of sport sunglasses with an injected plastic frame.

Compatibility of sunlens materials with sunglass frames

Nylon lens material is the perfect fit

Polyamide is compatible with acetate cellulose, injected plastic, rimless, half-rim, v-bevel and metals (steel, titanium).

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