Self-tinting lenses are the solution for anyone who plays sports or travels in changing light conditions. Whereas you would normally have to carry several pairs of glasses or separate lenses, one pair of Photochromic lenses glasses automatically adjusts to the environment. This means: clear lenses when the sun disappears behind the clouds or you are driving in a forest, and dark lenses as soon as the sun shines brightly. For athletes, motorcyclists and professionals alike, this means ultimate comfort, safety and convenience – always the right vision without having to change lenses. Self-tinting lenses are available in different colors and designs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
How do self-tinting lenses work?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-tinting lenses work by phototropic molecules that react to UV radiation and (in more advanced variants) to the intensity of visible light.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-tinting lenses provide proper UV protection under all conditions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Modern self-tinting lenses tint up in just 25 seconds and back about twice as fast as previous generations. We are now working with the 9th generation of self-tinting lenses. These have a lightning-fast fading time of only 25 seconds\u00b9 and a fading back time of about 2 minutes, which is twice as fast as the previous generation\u00b2. Transitions\u00ae GEN S\u2122 thus offers unmatched performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The first photochromatic lenses were launched in 1964. At that time, spectacle lenses began to react only after a few minutes and reached their maximum color only after about 15 minutes. Also, these lenses remained darker as they aged. Fortunately, this has improved tremendously. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Imagine this: you get on your bike for a long ride. In the forest, you benefit from clear glass to see roots and branches clearly. As soon as you reach an open field or mountain pass, the glass automatically changes to a darker shade that protects your eyes from bright sunlight. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Why Photochromic lenses when motorcycling?<\/p>\n\n\n\n For motorcyclists, self-tinting lenses are a godsend. You set off in cloudy weather or at dusk with clear lenses, but along the way the sun breaks through and your glasses automatically darken. Take a longer drive that ends in darkness? Then your glasses clear again, so you get home safely. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Please note that not all self-tinting lenses work behind a motorcycle visor. For self-tinting prescription glasses for motorcyclists, we recommend Transitions XTRActive, which reacts not only to UV but also to light intensity, causing the lens to partially darken behind the visor. In full sunlight, this lens darkens even more. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Lighting conditions are also often underestimated in industry and construction. Workers walk outside in bright sunlight one minute and into a hallway or workshop the next. Self-tinting safety glasses ensure that vision adjusts instantly: dark in bright sunlight outside, bright enough inside. As a result, the glasses are worn longer and safer. <\/p>\n\n\n\n The benefits<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Strong UV without bright sunlight – in cloudy weather, the lens may turn dark despite little visible sunlight.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Coloring back takes a while – it may look like you still have sunglasses on inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Behind car windows\/visors less effective – unless you choose Transitions XTRActive.<\/p>\n\n\n\n There are different types of self-tinting lenses for different applications. These differ in the rate of discoloration, how dark they become and whether they also respond to light intensity. <\/p>\n\n\n * Speed is indicative based on own findings<\/p>\n\n\n\n Self-tinting lenses are ideal for sports, motorcycling and safety. They offer maximum comfort and protection: from clear in dark conditions to dark in bright sunlight. Thanks to technologies such as Transitions GEN S and XTRActive, or sporty alternatives like Reactiv, there is always a suitable solution. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Choose self-tinting sports glasses, motorcycle glasses or safety glasses and experience for yourself the convenience of one pair of glasses that always moves with your surroundings.<\/p>\n\n\n\n <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Self-tinting lenses are the solution for anyone who plays sports or travels in changing light conditions. 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How long does it take for self-tinting sunglasses to go from light to dark?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of Photochromic lenses in sports glasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Why co-coloring in sports?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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Benefits of Photochromic motorcycle glasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Benefits of self-tinting safety glasses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
Pros and cons of self-tinting lenses<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Different types of self-tinting technology.<\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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\n Technology<\/th>\n Speed up coloring<\/th>\n Back coloring up to 25%<\/th>\n Coloring back to clear<\/th>\n Operates on light intensity<\/th>\n Available in category<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n \n \n <\/th>\n <\/th>\n <\/th>\n <\/th>\n <\/th>\n 0-3<\/th>\n 1-3<\/th>\n 2-4<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n \n Transitions GEN S<\/td>\n 30-40 sec<\/td>\n 60 sec<\/td>\n 2-3 min<\/td>\n no<\/td>\n \u2713<\/td>\n \u2717<\/td>\n \u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Transitions XTRActive<\/td>\n 30-60 sec<\/td>\n 60 sec<\/td>\n 3-4 min<\/td>\n yes<\/td>\n \u2713<\/td>\n \u2717<\/td>\n \u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Oakley Prizm React<\/td>\n 30-40 sec<\/td>\n 60 sec<\/td>\n 2-3 min<\/td>\n no<\/td>\n \u2713<\/td>\n \u2717<\/td>\n \u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Julbo Reactiv<\/td>\n 20-30 sec<\/td>\n 50 sec<\/td>\n 1-2 min<\/td>\n yes<\/td>\n \u2713<\/td>\n \u2713<\/td>\n \u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Gloryfy TRF<\/td>\n 40-70 sec<\/td>\n 60 sec<\/td>\n 2-3 min<\/td>\n no<\/td>\n \u2717<\/td>\n \u2713<\/td>\n \u2713<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n \n Generic multicoloring<\/td>\n 1-2 min<\/td>\n 2-3 min<\/td>\n 5-7 min<\/td>\n no<\/td>\n \u2713<\/td>\n \u2717<\/td>\n \u2717<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n Conclusion: one pair of glasses for all conditions<\/h2>\n\n\n\n