Just in… brand new Loubsols!

Just in… brand new Loubsols!

We have just taken a delivery of some brand new Loubsol’s from France. Loubsol was one of the first brands we started selling over 10 years ago. A big name in sports eyewear in their own market, especially amongst cyclists and skiers. Loubsol specialise in high quality but affordably priced sports sunglasses; frames are robust / durable and lenses Class 1 optical quality. All the Loubsol’s we sell come with both a soft carry pouch and hard case making the great value for money. The new models are Guincha, Lobivia, Repi, Endo, Houle and Chervil.

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Top 5 tips to extend the life of your sunglasses

Top 5 tips to extend the life of your sunglasses

1. Most sports sunglasses use polycarbonate as the lens material. The highest-grade polycarbonate will create a Class 1 lens with exceptional visual acuity. This material has 20 times the impact resistance of glass and is 3 times lighter. The downside...
Are all polarised sunglasses the same?

Are all polarised sunglasses the same?

Polarised sunglasses were first invented by Polaroid in 1935. It’s why a lot of people still use the term ‘Polaroid lenses’ when then mean ‘polarised lenses’. Polarised lenses are different to standard sunglass lenses; they have a special film which...
Debunked: The Top 5 Sunglass Myths

Debunked: The Top 5 Sunglass Myths

Since we started Sunglasses For Sport over 10 years ago we have come across a lot of myths surrounding sunglasses. So here they are, our top 5 sunglass myths debunked. Myth No 1: All sunglass provide UV protection Not so:...