Gradient Sunglasses Explained
Sunglasses have developed so much over the years and act as a way to protect your eyes from the sun’s rays, make driving safer when it's bright, and be a stylish accessory for when it's sunny! Gradient lenses are available in many different frame styles, so if you feel you'd benefit from a gradual reduction in the darkness of your lens coating then check out gradient lens options. Look good in the sun and choose the perfect pair of shades for you! Here’s what’s so great about gradient lenses…
The Elegance of Gradient Lenses
Gradient lenses have a darker top that fades to a lighter bottom. That’s the whole idea. The top part cuts overhead sun and glare while the lighter bottom makes it easier to see when you look down, like at your phone, a menu or the car dashboard, etc.
Versatility in Style
Yes, they look good but that’s not the main reason people buy them. The big win here is that they work in more situations than a fully dark lens. You can wear them on a walk, at the beach, out for lunch or in the car and they don’t feel too dark when you dip into shade. They also suit loads of frames from aviators to oversized fashion styles.
Protection with Panache
Style matters, but sunglasses still need to do the basics: Offer UV protection. A gradient lens gives you protection where you need it most (the top half where the sun and glare hit), while keeping the lower half clearer. This is extremely handy for driving and outdoor days especially when light changes so rapidly and you need to see clearly.
Choosing the Right Gradient
Two things you need to think about here are the lens colour and how strong the gradient is.
- Lens colour affects both contrast and colour accuracy.
Brown and amber boost contrast and make details pop whereas grey keeps colours looking more natural.
- Gradient strength changes how they feel day to day.
A subtle gradient is easy for everyday use. A stronger gradient makes more of a statement and is often better if you want more shade up top, which you would when driving for example.
Caring for Your Gradient Sunglasses
Keep them in a case when you’re not wearing them. Don’t put them down lens-first. Clean them with a microfibre cloth and lens cleaner. Skip harsh sprays or random household cleaners, they can mess with the lens finish over time.
Gradient sunglasses are a great option that brings together style and function, this is a great way to add some colour to your glasses without it being too bold (unless bold is what you are looking for!). and for those that need prescription glasses too, you can still have the best of both worlds! And what's even better about gradient lenses is that you're not restricted to which style frames they must be in… customise your glasses as much as you like, from colour to shape and even add in your prescription!
