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What elements are sunglasses made of?
Raw Materials Sunglasses consist of a pair of light-filtering lenses and a frame to hold them in place. The vast majority of lenses are made of colorized plastic, such as polycarbonate. However, glass is still employed for high quality brands.
What material are Oakley sunglasses made of?
O Matter™ The vast majority of Oakley sunglasses are made of O Matter™. Oakley’s proprietary frame material was first developed for sport sunglasses, but it is equally useful in lifestyle frames. O Matter™ is pliable enough to take a hit but durable enough to stand the test of time.
How do I identify my Oakley frames?
The SKU on real genuine Oakley’s is featured on the inside of the temple arm and starts with OO. The OO is followed by a four-digit number which identifies the frame model. This is followed by a dash and more numbers to indicate the colourway and size, for example, 54o20 133.
Are metal or plastic eyeglass frames better?
Metal frames are better than plastic variants when it comes to fit. The shapes of metal frames are usually more in place and are less likely to need readjustment now and then, unlike plastic frames. Glasses with metal frames come with nose pads to help you keep them in place.
Where is the serial number on Oakley Juliet?
Many authentic Oakley X Metal sunglasses have a unique identifying serial number printed on the inner side of the left ear stem, near the temple hinge area.
Are metal eyeglass frames better?
Metal frames tend to be the more lightweight and durable option between the two, meaning that if you are rough with your glasses, this may be the best option for you. There is a great variety of metal frame materials to choose from including gold, silver, aluminum, stainless steel, nickel, titanium, and alloy.
What’s better polarized or PRIZM?
Prizm lenses offer UV protection even if they are not polarized. They handle UV light differently from other kinds of sunglasses, which simply stop radiation from entering your lenses.
Do all Oakley lenses say polarized?
Every authentic Oakley PRIZM sunglass will have either ‘PRIZM’, ‘POLARIZED’, or ‘PRIZM P’ etched into the lens. Any non-prescription Oakley sunglass with an ‘O’ on the lens is fake.