What is Maui brilliant?

MauiBrilliant™

What lens material is Maui brilliant?

Polycarbonate is a lightweight polarized lens and is injection molded for clear optics and is also scratch-resistant. Our Polycarbonate lens is designed to offer the most shatter resistance possible and is an excellent choice for fast-paced activities when durability and weight are a priority.

What is special about Maui Jim lenses?

Our lenses block 100% of all harmful UV rays, protecting your eyes from damage and long-term health risks. Sunglasses that do not provide UV protection can actually cause more damage because they shade the eye, allowing for more UV rays to hit the pupil.

What index is Maui brilliant?

Maui Brilliant is a mid-index, non-glass lens, but the company has achieved an incredible Abbe value of 56 plus high impact resistance. Maui Brilliant is also the lightest lens material for use in the optical industry, explained the company.

What is the best Maui Jim lens material?

MauiPure® Our most popular lens material. It combines optics almost as crisp as SuperThin Glass with ultra lightweight and excellent scratch and shatter resistance.

Are all Maui Jim lenses polarized?

Yes, all Maui Jim sunglasses lenses are polarized and block 100% of UVA, B and C rays up to 400nm. Our polarized sunglasses with UV protection block 99.9% of glare and manage 95% of HEV and blue light.

Which is better Maui Jim or Costa Del Mar?

One of the biggest questions we receive is warranty and customer satisfaction policies. If you read reviews on Costa Del Mar and Maui Jim, you will find that Maui Jim is a clear winner.

Do Maui Jim sunglasses scratch?

Maui Jim Support Team

Part of the technology we use for all Maui Jim polarized lens materials includes a hard-shell coating that resists scratching. However, heavy abrasives rubbing against the lens surface can break through this coating and cause visible marks.

What are Maui pure lenses?

Product: MauiPure Lenses. Top Line: MauiPure is expanding its line of polarized lenses with the addition of MauiPure, a glass-polycarbonate hybrid lens that combines ultra light weight, with superior impact-resistance and glass-like clarity.

What is Abbe lens value?

Abbe value is a measure of the lens material's dispersion of light. A lens with a low Abbe value causes a higher dispersion and leads to unwanted chromatic aberration. Chromatic aberration is a distortion of the image due to the inability of the lens to focus all colors onto the same focal point.

Are Maui Jim worth it?

The UV protection is the same whether polarized, or non-polarized. Ray-Ban and Maui Jim lenses both provide UV protection, and that is what counts. If you are looking for polarized, Maui Jim is your go-to. It's one of the few sunglass brands where the entire line is polarized.

Why is Maui Jim better?

The main reason that Maui Jim Glasses are the best is that they were purpose built for the beach. The company got started on the beaches of Lahaina Hawaii. They were so the first to incorporate technology that could block out harmful UV rays and a special polarized plus2 lens design.

Who makes Maui Jim sunglasses?

Kering Eyewear has signed an agreement to acquire Maui Jim, Inc. Founded in 1987, Maui Jim is the world's largest independently owned high-end eyewear brand with a leading position in North America.

Are Maui Jim photochromic?

Maui Jim sunglasses won't change the world, they'll change the way you see it; vivid colors, improved clarity, and crisp details—all while blocking glare and harmful UV.

Where are Maui Jim sunglasses manufactured?

Maui Jim Support Team

All Maui Jim frames and lenses are manufactured in Italy or Japan.

Are polarized sunglasses made of glass?

The first polarized lenses were made of a polarizing film that was sandwiched between two flat sheets of glass. Because glass lenses are so heavy, however, the advent of plastic and polycarbonate materials, which are lighter and thinner, made the glass lenses less popular.

Are Maui Jim sunglasses durable?

You'll Get More Out of Durable Designs

Maui Jim frames are made from high-quality materials for maximum durability, while also fitting comfortably and feeling lightweight. For a comfortable fit during intense workouts, we recommend especially durable nylon or wrap frames.

How much do Maui Jim sunglasses weigh?

The frames have been designed with performance in mind. Total weight of the frame and lenses is a mere 10 grams (1/3 of an ounce)! The temple tip pads have been minimized, and the nose pads have been designed for advanced airflow technology to give you better grip and less slip. Feel the difference of MauiPure LT!

What is polarized plus 2?

PolarizedPlus2® lenses increase contrast, color, and depth perception thanks to a patented blend of 3 rare earth elements. These elements enhance reds, greens, and blues. Basically, you still get dark lenses, but they reduce the bad colors while boosting the good ones.

Is Maui Jim a luxury brand?

Maui Jim successfully competes with other brands of luxury sunglasses with its durable, exceptional quality eyewear. It continues to be a top choice among frequent travelers and beach lovers.

Can scratched polarized sunglasses be repaired?

When fixing scratches on glass lenses that are polarized; Use white, non-abrasive and non-gel toothpaste, squeeze a tiny drop onto a cotton wool or pad. Gently rub the toothpaste over the scratch in a circular motion. Using a micro-fiber cloth, wipe off the toothpaste.

How do you remove a Maui Jim logo?

Keep applying acetone as needed until the logo is removed. Once the logo is removed, wait a few minutes for the acetone to evaporate. Once you see the acetone has dried, rinse the area of the lens where the acetone was with soap and water to clean any residue left over.

Did Maui Jim ever have a lifetime warranty?

Maui Jim sunglasses are warranted to the original purchaser for two full years from the date of purchase against any defect in materials and workmanship when purchased from an authorized Maui Jim reseller. This warranty is void if original lenses or frames are altered.

Do Maui Jim sunglasses block UV rays?

All Maui Jim lenses block 100% of all harmful UV rays, protecting your eyes from damage and long-term health risks. Sunglasses that do not provide UV protection can actually cause more damage because they shade the eye, allowing for more UV rays to hit the pupil.

Did Oakley buy out Costa sunglasses?

Big changes are coming to sunglass brand Costa as a result of the merger of parent company Essilor with sunglass giant Luxottica. The merger in 2018 brought brands such as Oakley, Ray Ban, Costa, a host of licensed brands and retailer Sunglass Hut under one corporate umbrella.