Maui Jim sunglasses allow you to see color in ways you have never seen before, thanks to their patented PolarizedPlus2 technology. Their unique formula of digital polarization enhances color in bright conditions, leaving you with a crisper and more vibrant visual world.
What makes Maui Jim lenses special?
Lens benefits
Maui Jim polarized lenses block 99.9% of glare and 100% of harmful UV rays. Our lenses provide 100% UV blockage and are infrared effective. Our lenses manage 95% of Blue Light and HEV (high-energy visible) light.
Are all Maui Jim lenses the same?
Maui Jim Support Team
We currently offer five different lens materials for our sunglasses. Each style of polarized sunglasses from Maui Jim is only available in one material with the exception of some customization options. All MyMaui Reader options are offered in our MauiBrilliant Material.
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.
What lens does Maui Jim use?
Color. Clarity. Detail. Created on the Hawaiian Islands to make the colors shine, all Maui Jim sunglasses feature patented PolarizedPlus2® lens technology.
28 related questions foundAre 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.
Are Maui Jim lenses impact resistant?
Maui Jim MauiBrilliant™ is nearly as clear as glass while remaining lightweight, hard to scratch, and sufficiently impact resistant. It's this unique combination of benefits that make it a highly recommended option for anyone looking for versatility in their sunglasses.
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.
What is the best color lens for driving?
The tint of your shades are also important. The best tints for driving are grey, amber, and copper-tinted lenses because they maintain color distinction. Light green, blue, red, and pink can distort important colors, which are crucial for seeing traffic lights.
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.
Are Maui Jims 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.
Are Polarized sunglasses good for driving?
Polarized sunglasses are best suited for driving. They help you to see better in glare conditions like bright light and rain.
Is Maui Jim a uv400?
Maui Jim provides protection and comfort that surpasses traditional sun wear. Their patented PolarizedPlus®2 technology blocks all three types of glare (direct/horizontal, reflective, and bounce back) plus blocks 100% of UV rays up to 400 nanometers.
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.
Where are Maui Jim sunglasses manufactured?
Maui Jim Support Team
All Maui Jim frames and lenses are manufactured in Italy or Japan.
Which polarized lens color is best?
Green – Green lenses are best for general purposes. They create an even color perception, brighten shadows, and offer good contrast. Grey – Another option for basic use, grey lenses reduce strain to your eyes, offer excellent color perception, and minimize glare.
Is polarized or Prizm better?
Prizm lenses offer UV protection even if they are not polarized. They handle UV light differently from other kinds of sunglasses, which simply stop radiation from entering your lenses. Still, the new process that Prizm lenses rely on keeps UV light from damaging your eyes and causing cancer and other diseases.
Why are Costa sunglasses not suitable for driving?
These sunglasses are limited wear, not all-purpose. Heed the warning on the box: “Not suitable for driving,” among other things. The lens heightens contrast with a yellow glow, so if you wear them in bright sunlight, you will see dots. Just not the good kind.
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.
Did Costa sunglasses get bought out?
Well, unfortunately Costa was bought out by a large corporation called Luxottica in the spring of 2020. Luxottica is the same corporation that also bought big brands such as Ray Ban, Oakley and Lens Crafters.
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.
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.
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.
Who manufactures Maui Jim lenses?
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.
