Firenze
is a flat top wayfarer style with a narrow bridge, ideal for medium sized faces. Slender, tapered sides ensure even weight distribution and a comfortable fit - the Camouflage Green pairs beautifully with our G15 lenses. Ideal to be worn in the field or out with friends, Firenze adds a touch of finesse to the fieldsports aesthetic.
Materials
Our Eco-Grilamid frames are made from a vegetable fibre material, ( 70% Castor oil ) that's friendlier to the environment than regular plastics. It's a exceptionally lightweight, strong and hypoallergenic material which lends itself perfectly to fashion and sports products.
G15 Lenses
Originally developed by Bausch & Lomb in the 1930s, G15 lenses were developed for pilots during World War II. They now provide high performance in bright conditions with a more economical price than polarised lenses
The “G” in G-15 refers to a green tint of the lens. The “15” means that the lenses only allow 15% of light to pass through. Therefore, G15 lenses have a gray/green tint and block 85% of visible light and most G15 lenses will block at least 99% of UV radiation.
Since the G-15 lens was developed for pilots, they’re good against a blue backgrounds. The gray/green tint helps to increase visual clarity and definition in environments saturated with blue light. Since G-15 lenses allow 15% of visible light to pass through, they may not be the best option for full sun. However, where other lenses that block a higher percentage of visible light are too dark ( i.e. low-light or overcast situations), G-15 lenses excel. If you find that your sunglasses are simply too dark for the environments you find yourself in, G-15 lenses may be the answer.
Pilots still use G15 lenses today, as opposed to polarised options. This is because polarised lenses can actually get in the way of viewing important LCD instruments, so they are ideal for those who rely on LCD instruments for their safety.
