Fades® Eyewear
The Most Advanced Transitional Technology Available
High Light/Dark Contrast
The highest light/dark transmission contrast values on the market to date.
Quick
Switching Time
The fastest transition time of any polymer electrochromic material to date.
High Durability and Cyclability
Photosensitive lenses tested to more than 1,200,000 light/dark switches without degradation.
Anti-Glare and UV Blocking
Allows drivers to read automobile and mobile displays.
OUR TECHNOLOGY
FADES® was created in conjunction with the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and leverages cutting-edge advances in materials science and conducting polymers to bring extremely high-quality performance to the outdoor enthusiast. FADES® is not photochromic technology (like Transitions®), and works indoors and in cars. It transitions within about 2 seconds, has exceptional light/dark contrast, has run over 1.2 million transition cycles without observable loss of function, and lasts more than 30 hours on a single, quick charge.
SHOP NOW!CONTRAST
Typically 70 to 7% transmission for “light” version.
Typically 50 to 1% transmission for “dark” version.
These Light/Dark percent transmission contrast values are the highest reported to date.
SWITCHING TIMES
Dark to light transition is nearly instantaneous. Light to dark transition takes less than two seconds. This is the fastest switching time of any polymer electrochromic material to date.
PERFECT OPTICAL MEMORY
Retain the color they were in when they are turned off.
NATURALLY UV-BLOCKING
Blocks UV-A and UV-B light.
ANTI-GLARE
Allows drivers to read automobile and phone displays that can be obscured by polarized lenses. .
SCRATCH-RESISTANT AND SHATTERPROOF
With scratch-resistant coating on the outer, shatterproof layer.
LONG-TERM STABILITY (CYCLABILITY)
Tested to more than 1,200,000 light/dark switches without degradation.
INDEFINITE SHELF LIFE
Unaffected by ambient oxygen and moisture.
HAZE
Haze is less than 2% in both dark and light states.
ENVIRONMENTAL DURABILITY
Tested to extreme temperatures (-30 to +65° C), extreme humidity, and salt spray.