FAQ

Below is a list of Frequently Asked Questions. If the answers below do not answer your question specifically, please feel free to email us.
     
  1) What are your lenses made out of?  
     
 

All of our goggle and sunglass lenses are Polycarbonate*. They are shatterproof, and are rated UV400 (100%UV protection). A special clear coating is applied to the lenses which blocks the ultraviolet (UV) rays. Obviously this is a transparent coating and can be applied to any color of lens including clear. *Our Polarized lenses are 1.1mm lenses that exceed FDA requirements for impact resistance.

  
     
  2) What are the different lens tints you have?  
     
 

Some of our eyewear comes with interchangeable lenses. That means, they come with more than one set of lenses so you can interchange. Other Birdz products come with only the tint that is in the frame. Be sure to look at the eyewear description to find out what lenses are included. We have the following lens tints:

  
     
 
 Smoked

 Dark tint for daytime (bright and sunny days); decreases 
 sunlight without distorting colors.
 Clear

 For low-light or nighttime, untinted for indoor or outdoor use.
 Yellow

 For overcast days, increases visibility and depth perception.
 Clear Mirrored

 Clear lens with a partial mirror coating, used for both bright
 and low light.
 Smoke Mirrored

 Smoked lens with a partial mirror coating.
 Revo Mirrored

 Revo Mirrored lenses are a multi-layered titanium which
 provides a brilliant rainbow color. Discovered by aerospace
 engineers at NASA, these high-tech lenses have 12 layers of
 titanium dioxide and silica applied onto shatterproof
 polycarbonate. They are also scratch resistant.
 Amber Mirrored

 Amber lens with partial mirror coating. Amber lenses enhance
 contrast, enabling you to make out shapes, objects, and
 bumps in the snow more clearly because it blocks out the  
 blue, or hazy, end of the color spectrum.
 Rose Mirrored

 Rose lens with partial mirror coating. Rose lenses enhance
 contrast, enabling you to make out shapes, objects, and
 bumps in the snow more clearly because it blocks out the
 blue, or hazy, end of the color spectrum.
 Polarized Smoke

 1.1mm Polarized smoke lenses. Eliminates glare and
 enhances contrast which improves visual acuity.
 Brown Lens

 enhance the light quality of your surroundings while giving the wearer added depth
 perception in lower light conditions.
 Brown Gradient Lens

 Brown lens which is shaded from top to bottom. They are tinted from the top down, so that the top of the lens is darkest; they're good for driving so that the dashboard and instrument panels are seen clearly.
 Brown Mirrored Lens

 Brown lens with a partial mirror coating. Brown enhances the light quality of your surroundings while giving the wearer added depth
 perception in lower light conditions.
 G15 Lens

 greenish/gray lens, remains a popular choice. Many believe this tint offers better
 contrast than gray, yet is more neutral than brown. G15 lens has a transmission rate
 of 15%.
 
     
  3) How do I order?  
     
 

You can order directly from us if you are a dealer. If you are an end user customer, please check our Dealer Locator for the dealer near you. If you still have problems, just send us an email.

  
     
  4) How should I clean my lenses?  
     
 

Always rinse off your lenses with water before wiping or cleaning. Even tiny particles can be abrasive when rubbed across the lens surface. Clean your lenses by using an eyeglass spray or just warm water and a little dishwashing liquid. Never use a liquid cleaner that contains ammonia as this will harm the UV coating. Use a soft, clean cloth to wipe the lenses. Never lay your glasses face down or they can come in contact with something that may scratch the lenses. Storing your eyeglasses in their case when they're not in use always helps to keep them clean also.

  
     
  5) What can I do about my eyewear fogging up?  
     
 

    We have a few hints:

     

  • Do not overdress. Be warm, but not too warm. Exercise, skiing, or any movement generates heat and if sweat is forming on your forehead, your goggles fog up. Take off a few layers until you are comfortable.

     

  • Snow. If it is snowing and your goggles begin to fog, check to see if the snow has clogged the vents. If they are covered, the heat cannot escape so do your best to remove the snow.

     

  • If your goggles do fog, never wipe them clean. Doing this reduces its effectiveness. Anti-fog treated lenses will heal themselves given time.

  • Never clean your goggles with glass cleaner...that removes the anti-fog coating and only use anti-fog sprays or liquids on your goggles when the factory anti-fog coating has worn off or been removed.

     

  • For eyeglass wearers, try putting on the goggles before leaving the indoors since this will prevent the glasses from getting cold. If snow/water gets on your glasses/goggles, blot the water droplets dry with a soft cloth. Even remove them and set them foam side down on your leg so the moisture-laden air can dissipate and the no-fog coating absorb the remaining moisture.

     

  
     
 

**Please note that most of our eyewear already has the anti-fog coating, see the descriptions to be sure. However, there is always a possibility that these goggles will still fog-up depending on the situations as said above. Extreme conditions can also affect the anti-fog.