Technology

  • Eyewear
  • Frames
  • Foam
  • Lenses
  • Lens Colors
  • Coatings
  • Standards
    • Goggles

      Whether riding a motorbike, skiing, snowboarding, or free falling – one can expect superior functionality, comfort and durability from Bobster® goggles. Specifically designed to conform to various shapes of faces, the goggle frame creates an effective seal that significantly reduces wind blasts and vibrations. The adjustable head strap provides maximum retention and security while the foam allows ultimate airflow to reduce lenses from fogging.


      Convertibles

      Bobster® convertibles are stylishly sleek and versatile. Having the ability to easily convert from sunglasses to goggles, our convertible eyewear is for those that desire the look of a sunglass and the functionality of a goggle. By simply removing the temples and inserting our goggle strap, Bobster®convertibles seamlessly transition into goggles. Two styles, one price, same amazing look.


      Sunglasses

      Comfort, durability and functionality are three things that distinguish Bobster® sunglasses. We offer a variety of designs, colors and frame shapes. Our unique line of sunglasses have features such as wrap around frames, over the glass capabilities, photochromic lenses that darker in sunlight, interchangeable lenses and more.

    • Over The Glass “OTG”

      Fits over Prescription glasses.


      Asian Fit

      Asian fit frames have a narrowed bridge allowing the frame to sit comfortably on your nose preventing slipping and sliding. Asian fit is made for lower bridges or high cheekbones.


      Extendable Temples

      Extendable temples allow adjustability to fit any size face.


      Base Curve

      Base curve is the front curve of any lens. The higher the base curve number, the more curved the lenses are, thus making the frame wrap around closer to the sides of the head.


      RX/Prescription Ready

      Bobster® works with SportRx® to provide customized prescription lenses for majority of eyewear styles available. Before placing your prescription order, pleaseconfirm that your prescription fits within the Rx limitations of your specific style of eyewear. All prescription orders are non-refundable.If you purchased your eyewear frames through bobster.com or from one of our dealers and would like to order Rx lenses please call SportRx® LLC. At 888-831-5817.


      Fire Retardant Strap

      All Bobster Ballistics eyewear meeting the ANSI Z87 standard come with fire retardant strap.


      Grilamid TR90

      Grilamid is a nylon compound that offers increased durability while being extremely lightweight. These frames are flexible and allow the temples to shape the head and face to provide a more comfortable fit.


      Rapid interlock system (RIS)

      The Rapid Interlock System (R.I.S.) allows for a quick conversion from sunglass to goggle simply by removing the temple and inserting a goggle strap or vice versa.This unique technology for changing back and forth from sunglass to goggle is designed in such a way that only you know this technology is present with your sunglass/goggle.


      Floats In Water

      Eyewear designed to stay afloat in the water.


      Thermoplastic Elastomer TR90

      Thermoplastic elastomer is a lightweight material that is used to create the most comfortable, durable, eyewear frames available.

    • Covert Foam

      Removable low profile foam Covert foam provides protection from wind and debris.


      Closed Cell foam

      This type of foam provides low water absorption while being weather and chemical resistant. It also lasts longer than most other foams.


      Open cell foam

      This type of foam is lighter, softer and absorbs sweat. Open cell foam also provides a better seal or fit because it is softer and adapts to the contours of the face.


      Neoprene foam

      This type of foam is flexible and durable, made out of a synthetic rubber sponge material that provides good thermal and moisture insulation.


      Removable Foam

      This type of foam is removable from the frame and is not sealed to the frame.


      Fire Retardant Foam

      All Bobster Ballistics eyewear meeting the ANSI Z87 standard come with fire retardant foam.

    • Optically Correct Lenses

      Optically correct lenses prevent headaches from extended wear of eyewear. Non-optically correct lenses cause continuous refocusing due to distortion. This places a large amount of strain on the eyes and can eventually lead to headaches, nausea and dizziness. All Bobster styles come with optically correct lenses.


      Impact Resistant Polycarbonate

      Polycarbonate lenses are up to 10 times more impact-resistant than plastic or glass lenses and they also provide 100% protection from the sun's harmful UV rays. They are also lightweight, adding to the comfort of your eyewear.


      Polarized

      Polarized lenses contain a special filter that blocks intense reflected light, it also helps in reducing glare and haze so your eyes are more comfortable and you can see better.


      100% UVA and UVB Protection

      Protects and blocks ultraviolet light this type of light can be the most damaging. All Bobster® lenses have 100% UVA and UVB protection.


      Photochromic

      Bobster® photochromic lenses are available in a variety of eyewear styles and are precisely designed to automatically darken/lighten to the amount of ultraviolet (UV) light that reaches the lens. The advantage of a photochromic lens is that you can wear your eyewear all day and not have to carry multiple sets of eyewear with you or change your lenses according to light conditions


      Interchangeable

      If you don’t want multiple pairs of eyewear, but need different lens colors for all types of lighting and weather conditions, then Bobster®eyewear with interchangeable lenses are for you. Interchangeable lenses can be easily changed out by removing the lens from the eyewear frame and inserting different colored lens into the same frame.

    • Smoked
      • Great all-purpose lens
      • Natural color perception
      • Provides 100% UV Protection

      Rose
      • Rose lens heightens contrast in partly cloudy and sunny conditions
      • Improves visual depth perception and minimizes eye fatigue
      • Designed to enhance the visibility of objects against blue and green
      • Provides 100% UV Protection
      • Great for shooting, snowsports and hiking

      Brown Gold Flash
      • Brown lens with a gold mirror coating sharpens contrast and increases depth perception
      • Works well for medium to bright light conditions
      • Provides 100% UV Protection

      Brown
      • Sharpens contrast and increases depth perception
      • Works well for medium to bright light conditions
      • Provides 100% UV Protection

      Clear Anti-Reflective
      • Clear lens with anti-reflective coating on both sides
      • Anti-reflective coating reduces eyestrain and eliminates interference glare
      • Great for night riding and reducing the glare of headlights
      • Provides 100% UV Protection

      Clear
      • Works well in very low light conditions including indoors or for night time use
      • Provides 100% UV protection

      Yellow
      • Filters hazy blue light
      • Increases brightness and contrast in low light, rainy or cloudy conditions
      • Provides 100% UV Protection

      Orange
      • Effectively increases the contrast in cloudy or low-light conditions
      • Filters blue light for a sharper focus
      • Provides 100% UV Protection
      • Great for biking, fishing and snowsports

      Amber
      • Filters blue light
      • Provides excellent contrast
      • Heightened definition and depth perception
      • Ideal in bright, overcast and flat conditions
      • Provides 100% UV Protection

      Dual Grade Reflective
      • Gradient gray lens with a mirror coating
      • Reflects light from above and below the eyes
      • Provides comfort to the eyes for a longer period of time
      • Provides 100% UV Protection

      Smoked Cyan Mirror
      • Smoked lens and multi-layer cyan mirror coating reduces the amount of light reaching the eyes
      • Ideal in partly cloudy to sunny conditions
      • Provides 100% UV Protection
    • Multi-Layer Mirror Coating

      Multi-layer mirror coating is composed of extremely thin layers of titanium and silicon oxides. This coating eliminates up to 97% of infrared rays and 100% of harmful ultraviolet (UV) rays.


      Hydrophobic Coating

      A hydrophobic coating repels water, moisture, dust and dirt from residing on the lens aiding for better visibility. Water will bead and roll off lenses quickly and smudges can be easily wiped away.


      Oleophobic Coating

      Oleophobic coating provides a certain amount of finger smudge resistance to your lens; it doesn't make it fingerprint proof, but keeps the grease at bay, not allowing it to adhere to the lenses. This is why a simple wipe with a soft cloth will often leave the lenses looking brand new, without the use of any extra cleaning solutions.


      Anti-Fog

      Anti-fog coating provides fog free vision to help see clearly longer.

    • ANSI Z87

      Some Bobster® styles are ANSI Z87 approved for use as safety glasses and are ideal for law-enforcement, military, construction, laboratory, or industrial usage. These glasses were put through rigorous testing for optical quality, impact resistance, ignition rates and more, making them appropriate for use as safety glasses.


      OSHA Compliant

      Approved by OSHA for use as safety glasses, but please check with your supervisor to ensure it protects against the hazards specific to your job.


      EN166

      This is typically the standard or specifications used by Europe for safety glasses/goggles including use as military eyewear.


      N.T.O.A

      The National Tactical Officers Association (NTOA) is a non-profit organization dedicated to serving the law enforcement community.Since 2003, NTOA members have tested more than 2,000 products in realworld situations through the NTOA’s Member Tested and Recommended Program (MTRP). Results of these tests are shared with the law enforcement community and the product manufacturers. The MTRP logo is widely displayed on product packaging, ads and websites, and is regarded by many LE agencies as paramount to their product purchasing decisions.


      CE

      Some Bobster® eyewear complies with European Directive 89/686/ECC in accordance with standard Pr-EN-1836:2005/A1:2007- and is noted with a CE mark throughout the catalog and on the eyewear itself.


      Ballistic

      Some Bobster® styles meet the U.S. military’s Ballistic Fragmentation Test according to the MCEPS (Military Combat Eye Protection Systems) requirements, which supersede ballistic testing standards MIL-V-43511C and MIL-PRF-31013. Glasses are impacted with a 0.15 caliber, 5.8 grain, T37 shaped projectile at 640 to 660 feet per second.Goggles are impacted 3 times with a 0.22 caliber, 17 grain, T37 shaped projectile at 550 to 560 feet per second.Eyewear is considered a failure if any parts of the frame or lenses crack or separate from one another.