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title: Safety glasses
url: "https://www.uvex.co.za/en/product-assistants/technologies/safety-glasses"
description: Explore the advanced technologies in UVEX safety glasses—from anti-fog coatings to high-impact resistance. Discover how innovation ensures top-tier eye protection and lasting comfort.
date: 2017-06-23
modified: 2025-08-05
locale: en_GB
---

# Safety glasses

Technologies
==============

Nothing is more important than the safety of people in their day-to-day work! This is why we at uvex are constantly developing our products based on pioneering technologies. The objective: Combining protection, wearer comfort and relief in every product in the best possible way.

          ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/ZgfCGv1QkeKDq0w_qZKfY2KykEo22kS8PTzJgZwcnFQ/w:375/h:210/fn:Y3NtXzIwMTZfdXZleF9tYWluX3NsaWRlcl9leWV3ZWFyXzUxZjI4NTA4NjE:t/cb:4e6976d73e6ad14e2b128d56ed0265316f01f8db/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/c:1920.54025:1080.303890625:fp:0.69749453125:0.37931848343343/rt:force/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtaGVja2VsLmZyL0hvbWVwYWdlLzIwMTZfdXZleF9tYWluX3NsaWRlcl9leWV3ZWFyLmpwZz8xNDg4MTgzOTc5) Safety spectacles

        ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/U8JRw9mUMjRcww__z4qba0Co_izo2dQQ0TvdGsaz2kc/w:345/h:478/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXhfdGVjaG5vbG9neV9jb3JlX2NvYXRpbmdzX2RkYmM2MzNkOTY:t/cb:48a5099c6383e5444cd0d4f22eb6d84f13d42d8d/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/c:768:1063.0042918455:fp:0.5:0.49974157708625/rt:force/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Qcm9kdWN0cy90ZWNobm9sb2dpZXMvZXlld2Vhci91dmV4X3RlY2hub2xvZ3lfY29yZV9jb2F0aW5ncy5qcGc_MTQ3MDMxNjI0OQ)

  Coatings on uvex spectacles: Core coatings
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[uvex supravision sapphire](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-glasses/?smxfilter=1&f=1337)
Lenses coated with uvex supravision sapphire are extremely scratch-resistant and offer excellent resistance against chemicals. The coating system refined by nanotechnology shows a considerable increase in the non-stick properties and is therefore easier to clean. Watery and greasy dirt can be removed easily.

[uvex supravision excellence](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-glasses/?smxfilter=1&f=1336)
Lenses coated with uvex supravision excellence are anti-fog (at least 16 seconds) on the inside, extremely scratch-resistant and resistant to chemicals on the outside. The anti-fog coating is permanent. The lenses are also particularly easy to clean due to the nano clean effect and are less susceptible to soiling.

[uvex supravision plus](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-glasses/?smxfilter=1&f=1340)
Lenses coated with uvex supravision plus have long anti-fog properties on both sides (at least 30 seconds), scratch-resistant and anti-static. The anti-fog coating is permanent, even after being cleaned several times.

    ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/mo_YexPnAinapSjAIzJsZZ3AS9jkkDenwo8ti1e4bkE/w:246/h:246/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXhfdGVjaG5vbG9neV9zcGVjaWFsX2NvYXRpbmdzX2IwOTBlNGNlZGQ:t/cb:4ec7f7e7291bd7ebfe8ef5212be4ab5126ef04fd/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/c:246:246:fp:0.46260795116141:0.5/rt:force/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Qcm9kdWN0cy90ZWNobm9sb2dpZXMvZXlld2Vhci91dmV4X3RlY2hub2xvZ3lfc3BlY2lhbF9jb2F0aW5ncy5qcGc_MTQ3MDMxNjI0OA)

  ![](https://d3rbxgeqn1ye9j.cloudfront.net/images/MD88nEkBVIn6S8XP_IHUYDxTPvYRUuEoV9ayVb89duE/w:315/h:315/fn:Y3NtX3V2ZXhfdGVjaG5vbG9neV9zcGVjaWFsX2NvYXRpbmdzM19hNjBhZDA4MGNm:t/cb:c6d914e56b92cf8a9260e4a13d005c86b937319d/el:1/fq:jpeg:85:avif:70:webp:80/c:315:315:fp:0.39539473684211:0.5/rt:force/aHR0cHM6Ly9kM3JieGdlcW4xeWU5ai5jbG91ZGZyb250Lm5ldC9maWxlYWRtaW4vd3d3LnV2ZXgtc2FmZXR5LmNvbS9Qcm9kdWN0cy90ZWNobm9sb2dpZXMvZXlld2Vhci91dmV4X3RlY2hub2xvZ3lfc3BlY2lhbF9jb2F0aW5nczMuanBnPzE0NzAzMTY0Nzg)

  Coatings on uvex spectacles: Special coatings
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[uvex supravision extreme](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-glasses/?smxfilter=1&f=601)
Lenses coated with uvex supravision extreme have a scratch-resistant exterior and permanent anti-fog interior. Fogging is not possible as the coating does not saturate. It is most suitable for working areas with long-term exposure to condensation and a high level of dirt.

[uvex supravision variomatic](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-glasses/?smxfilter=1&f=1338)
Lenses coated with uvex supravision variomatic are self-colouring filters that offer the best vision with automatic darkening within 10 seconds and brightening after 30 seconds. With the proven uvex supravision excellence technology (anti-fog on the inside, extremely scratch-resistant on the outside) with immediate effect. Particularly suitable for working areas with frequent movement from inside to outside, and from light to dark.

[uvex supravision clean](https://www.uvex-safety.com/en/products/safety-glasses/?smxfilter=1&f=1341)
Lenses coated with uvex supravision clean are autoclavable and resistant to chemicals. Anti-fog on the inside, extremely scratch-resistant on the outside. The anti-fog coating is retained for at least 10 autoclave cycles. The coating ensures absolute freedom from fogging as well as maximum vision.

 **uvex infradur** and **uvex infradur plus** Lenses coated with uvex infradur are scratch-resistant on both sides and minimise the damage from welding sparks. Lenses coated with uvex infradur plus are anti-fog on the inside and extremely scratch-resistant on the outside, and also minimise the damage from welding sparks.