Nylon lenses are lightweight, flexible, and durable. They also provide 70% better optical quality than polycarbonate lenses. Maybe it's time to change your perspective...
You’ve probably heard of nylon lenses . What you may not know is why some of the most renowned sunglass manufacturers are choosing nylon lenses for their top models. Below, we’ll give you a quick guide to nylon lenses and their benefits , but before we get started, let’s dive in.
ZEISS© is, without a doubt, the best lens manufacturer in the world , the only one to guarantee the same optical standards for sports lenses as for ophthalmic lenses. This is why we have chosen this brand for our X-SERIES sunglasses, tested by and made for professional cyclists.
Even within the ZEISS© catalog, however, there are different quality levels (ranging from very, very high quality, all the way up to “Wow, I’ll never find better than this”). Since we at NRC always want to exceed expectations, we have chosen the best ZEISS© lenses available .
The SUPER NYLENS lenses from ZEISS© used in NRC sunglasses represent the best that technology can offer at this time. You can search all you want, but you will not find anything better. Trust me, you will not.
That said, if you really love cycling or other sports that require perfect optical performance , there are numerous reasons why you should choose sunglasses with nylon lenses . Let's try to see clearly...
6 good reasons to choose nylon lenses
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Nylon lenses are lighter
On average, nylon lenses are 20% lighter than polycarbonate or glass lenses. This can have a big impact on your comfort while wearing your multisport or cycling sunglasses. -
Nylon lenses are more flexible
Nylon lenses have a good “memory” because this material is extremely flexible. This means that even if you deform them for a considerable period of time, they will return to their original shape. -
Nylon lenses are durable
Precisely because of their flexibility, nylon lenses guarantee you good impact resistance. Thanks to Ri-PEL© technology, the scratch-resistant, oleophobic and hydrophobic lenses from ZEISS guarantee you total safety in all conditions. -
Nylon lenses are BPA-free
Unlike other materials, nylon does not contain BPA, keeping you safe from the risks of exposure to this chemical . -
Nylon lenses have superior optical quality
Nylon lenses guarantee you a 70% higher ABBE value (read below if you want to know more about it) compared to polycarbonate and glass lenses: this translates into a decidedly superior optical performance, which can make the difference during training or a race. -
Nylon lenses are more “green”
Producing nylon lenses has a significantly lower impact than polycarbonate lenses: by choosing them you help safeguard the environment.
A few words about ABBE value
The ABBE value describes the amount of chromatic aberration of the material a lens is made of: the higher the value, the less aberration, meaning that the higher the ABBE value, the higher the optical quality .
The ABBE value is inversely proportional to the refractive index. A higher refractive index indicates a denser material and thinner lenses. A thin lens may be more aesthetically pleasing, but it offers you a lower optical quality.
Polycarbonate lenses have a high refractive index; therefore, they have a low ABBE. Nylon lenses , on the contrary, have a high ABBE value and guarantee you exceptional optical quality .
Our X-SERIES sunglasses
At this point, the advantages of choosing nylon lenses should be clear. If you want to discover our X-SERIES sunglasses, designed and produced in Italy with the highest quality materials , feel free to take a look at our shop !