October 29, 2022

Are Polycarbonate Lenses Scratch Resistant?

Yes, when treated with a special coating to improve hardness, polycarbonate lenses are scratch resistant. Because of this, shatter- and scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses are an excellent choice for people who lead active lifestyles, or anyone for whom durable, lightweight sunglasses is a top priority. Introduced in the 1970s for aerospace applications, polycarbonate was used for the space shuttle’s windshield and astronauts’ visors. It’s a choice material for manufacturing safety glasses and protective eyewear. The material has been commonly used in sunglasses since the 1980s. Though polycarbonate has served the eyewear industry for decades, times change and technology evolves. Today, Maui Jim offers new lens materials that are even lighter, more scratch resistant and shatter-resistant, and provide better optical quality than traditional polycarbonate. MauiPure ®, MauiPure ® LT, and MauiBrilliant ™ featuring patented PolarizedPlus2® technology are simply the most advanced scratch resistant lenses on the market.

MauiPure® & MauiPure®LT

MauiPure combines excellent shatter resistance with crystal clear optics and a lightweight feel. These polarized sunglasses feature PolarizedPlus2 technology and will block 100% of harmful UV rays, eliminate surface glare, and provide comprehensive protection against high-energy visible light. Like all our lenses, they are available in a variety of colors suitable for a range of natural lighting conditions. Discover the style that suits your style and your sport of choice, from aviator and wrap frames to round and rectangular shapes, in the perfect size to fit your face. Take performance to the next level in MauiPureLT lenses. Twenty-seven percent thinner and lighter than its sister model, MauiPure LT scratch resistance sunglasses offer the same optic quality and durability.

MauiBrilliant™

Another popular lens material from Maui Jim is MauiBrilliant. Lightweight and durable, it is considered among the most advanced scratch resistant polarized sunglasses in the line. Loaded with our signature PolarizedPlus2 lens technology, MauiBrilliant lenses are nearly as clear as glass and just one-third the weight. The result is a crisp, clear image quality with vivid, natural colors. Elite optics rival SuperThinGlass to protect your eyes and prevent eye fatigue so you can spend more time in the sun, doing the activities you love.

We Take Our Cues From The Sun

At Maui Jim, we take our cues from the sun. In Hawaii, we work, play, relax, and live under it, 365 days a year. Our patented PolarizedPlus2™ technology was created to do justice to the rich, tropical scenery of these majestic islands. Our scratch-resistant sunglasses offer the highest visual clarity, protection, and color enhancement. When glare is eliminated and HEV light is managed by cutting-edge optics, you’ll experience vibrant colors that make your world come to life at a level of contrast and detail that you never knew existed. It’s like seeing your environment for the first time.