All people are looking forward to the summer months, when the sun begins to warm, especially warm. However, along with heat, it carries the danger of ultraviolet radiation. Therefore, with a long stay in the summer in the sun, the skin should be lubricated with protective creams, and eyes protected from the sun with glasses.
Among the many existing manufacturers of sunglasses the most profitable is Polaroid, which offers its customers the highest quality products at fairly reasonable prices. Polaroid sunglasses will best protect your eyes from exposure to sunlight and at the same time become a stylish accessory of any image.
About company
The company's unprecedented success was achieved thanks to its talented founder and inventor Edwin Herbert Land, who received as many as 535 patents in his entire life, and the first was obtained in 1929.
Through research works, Land managed to create the world's first polarizing material, called Polaroid. This material has the ability not to transmit light, which forms glare, and to muffle the light that is too bright for the human eye. It is through the use of this material in various devices and glasses that the company has become and remains popular and loved by many buyers for more than 70 years.
In 1934, Kodak acquired the right to use the patented technology. Having received a decent amount from the buyer, Land invested in the development of his own Polaroid corporation and increased the staff. In 1937, the first Polaroid sunglasses were sold using a polarizing filter, which marked the beginning of the existence of the famous corporation.
Technology
It is the features of the production of lenses, which are equipped with sunglasses, allow for maximum protection from sunlight and glare. The company uses molded butyrate to create lenses. Moreover, each lens has several functional layers.
Since its inception, the company has released several types of lenses that improve visibility or correct vision. All of them are still used in various collections of sunglasses.
The company does not stand still, and in 2006 introduced a completely new lens PTX4000. Today it is manufactured at the Polaroid plant in Scotland and is considered the best polarizing lens in the world.
The lens is based on a polarizing filter, which has two polymer layers on one side and the other. The first is designed to protect against damage, the second blocks ultraviolet rays of types A, B and C. The absorbers of harmful rays, in turn, are equipped with buffer layers to protect against mechanical damage. At the end of the surface of the lens is treated in a special way to protect against shock and scratches.
Features
In the modern world with a large number of competitors, many companies find it difficult to keep afloat. However, Polaroid sunglasses have not lost their popularity for more than half a century. Among other manufacturers, they are distinguished by some features:
- The reflections reflected from wet or glossy surfaces are neutralized due to the polarized lenses of the glasses.
- The use of this original accessory guarantees the absence of optical distortion. The picture is transmitted in its original form.
- Although the glass is darkened, it does not interfere with the eye to perceive all colors correctly. Due to the contrast, the eyes in such glasses are less tense.
- The lenses are capable of absorbing up to 99.79-99.98% of the total ultraviolet radiation, that is, the accessory is able to protect the eyes as much as possible from harmful rays.
- Depending on the technology used, the lenses consist of 7 or 9 layers, which makes the company's products multi-functional.
- Careful control of production guarantees the highest quality products and no defects.
- Eyeglass frames are made in Italy with the latest stylish trends. In addition, the collections of the brand are constantly updated, introducing trendy models for the most demanding fashionistas. \
- The company's products meet all the requirements of the European Economic Community and exceed the standards of the European Standard for sunglasses from the sun.
- The lenses and the body are resistant to shock and mechanical damage, which makes it possible to wear the accessory with pleasure for more than one year.
Models
The Polaroid company offers its customers stylish accessories of various styles and colors. Thanks to this, everyone can choose the necessary accessory in accordance with their lifestyle and taste preferences.
The model line of the brand has premium class designer accessories and more affordable options, glasses for women, men and children, specimens for correcting vision and outdoor activities, as well as classic and fashionable models for more than one year.
For athletes
To protect against wind and dust, sunlight and glare, many lovers of active sports and recreation prefer Polaroid Sport models. Cycling enthusiasts and motorcyclists prefer masked glasses that are able to maximally protect the eyes while driving.
When playing sports such as badminton, tennis or streetball often have to look up. In such situations, glasses on a strap or with rubber tips on the arms will become indispensable assistants in sunny weather.
For drivers
Polaroid models are especially popular for drivers. With this accessory, you can significantly reduce the possibility of unforeseen situations while driving. Clear image transmission and the absence of glare from the headlights of oncoming cars are important for any driver parameters of glasses of this brand.
For women
The manufacturer takes care of the beautiful half of humanity and with special care develops women's collections of fashion accessories. The variety of color solutions will allow you to complement and complete any female image, and the various forms of frames will help you choose an accessory to fit the face. Models with the latest fashion trends will appeal to the most stylish and selective persons.
For kids
Children's glasses models are widely represented in the Polaroid Kids collection. Accessories for the smallest are developed taking into account the fact that children's eyes are more sensitive to sunlight. For babies from 1 to 3 years old, the accessories are equipped with a bright frame made of soft rubber materials. For older children, you can pick up trendy aviators or retro glasses with rectangular lenses.
Reviews
Most people who have experienced the products of this brand share enthusiastic feedback about the quality of the glasses. Many confirm that when using an accessory, the glare disappears, and the clarity of the picture remains at a height even in darker models. Also, many note that compared to other companies' analogues in Polaroid models, the eyes get tired much less.
Well, another indicator of the high quality of the goods can be called the fact that a large number of customers wear glasses of this company for several years.
Negative comments include complaints from some customers that color models are erased after wiping lenses. However, the properties to protect the eyes from the sun and to clearly transmit the image, it had no effect, although the appearance deteriorated.
Other users of the products of this brand are disappointed to note that the lenses of the glasses are easily affected by mechanical impact and are scratched, even after wiping.
How to distinguish from fakes?
However, in the opinion of customers it is impossible to say for sure whether they purchased the original model or stumbled upon a cheap fake, of which there are a lot of today. In order not to get into such a situation and not to grieve oneself with a poor-quality purchase, one should find out how to distinguish a branded item from an analogue.
- The first thing to look out for when checking the authenticity of a product is the bow. In the original models on the right arc there are nine squares and the name of the company - the Polaroid logo. Points that were manufactured after 2011 also have a three-digit code with information on the date of production. The presence of any other information about the producing country or model indicates that it is a copy.
- The left handle of branded models has information on the model number and the mark that the product is certified. Even in this place indicates the number of categories of the filter from 1 to 4. Models from the limited series, which was produced in Italy, may be marked with this information. More on the left arc nothing should be.
- The arms of the original glasses tightly fastened to the rim. They should not be revealed under its own weight, and there should be no gap between the handle and the rim.
- The metal frame should have a perfectly even shape and uniform color. Plastic frames should also be free from any flaws. The presence of any irregularities or uneven paint coating is a sign of poor quality goods.
- Original models come with a lens polarization test. In addition to the points attached corporate booklet with information about the product in Russian.
Care features
It's no secret that any, even a very high-quality thing, needs proper care. Therefore, if you treat the Polaroid accessory with care, it will serve its owner for years.
- To store glasses, especially with plastic lenses, you should select a case with a fabric coating on the inside. The case body itself must be fairly durable so as not to accidentally crush the glasses.
- Many accessories come with a special lens wipe. If not, then a piece of cotton will do. In no case do not need to wipe the lenses with a normal cloth or suede cloth, as they can damage the top layer of lenses.
- If the accessory is badly soiled, then it is acceptable to wash it with soapy water or a special optical care product.
- Putting glasses on any surface should be only lenses up, so as not to damage or scratch them.