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About Lens Colors

 

The selection of lens colors is often based on personal preference.  However, you should also know that there are some real practical reasons to pick some lens colors.  Here is a guide that may help you to choose a safety glass lens color that may also enhance your performance in your work conditions:

 

TYPE

DESCRIPTION
 

Ø  3.0 IR Filter

For protection against welding and light brazing work

Ø  5.0 IR Filter

For use around welding sites, medium to heavy cutting or medium to heavy gas welding

 

Ø  Amber

Often used in indoor or low light conditions, enhances contrast

 

Ø  Brown/Coffee

Often used in outdoor applications best for enhancing depth perception

 

Ø  Clear

Provides impact resistance w/o adjusting for lighting conditions

 

Ø  Copper & Shooters Amber

Offers high contrast in low light conditions with minimal strain on the eye

 

Ø  Gradient

Provides protection from glare while allowing the user to read clearly

 

Ø  Gray

Used in outdoor applications and protects against excessive glare

 

Ø  Infinity Blue

Most often used in indoor applications where they is an excessive amount of yellow or sodium vapor lighting, offers high level of visual contrast
 

Ø  Mirror Coated Lenses

Lenses are often a gray base protecting against glare. The mirror coating provides additional glare reduction and looks cool
 

Ø  Orange

Offers high contrast and low light image resolution. Some like this better than Amber. Orange can make distinguishing colors more difficult
 

Ø  Purple Haze

Commonly used in low light conditions and enhanced contrast