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All of our replica matrix sunglasses are of the highest quality possible and feature polycarbonate lenses unless stated otherwise.
Polycarbonate plastic lenses are made of the toughest, most shatter-resistant material commonly used for sunglass lenses. This is the same material used for aircraft windshields. It is scratch resistant (though not scratch proof), lighter than glass and 50 times more impact resistant.
UV PROTECTION
Our sunglasses provide the industry standard UV400 eye protection which protects 100%. All Matrix2 sunglasses are warranted by the manufacturer to meet or exceed applicable U.S. Government standards for ultraviolet protection and impact resistance.
LENS TINTS & COATINGS
Smoke, Gray and Gray-Green Tints: The most common type of lens color. Transmits all colors evenly without changing value of color. Light enough not to impair vision, yet dark enough to provide overall protection from glare. Excellent for bright sunny days.
Copper or Brown Lens Tints: Especially good at blocking the blue light commonly found in diffused light such as one might experience on a cloudy day. Amber can improve both contrast and depth perception, and is a good all-around choice if you live in an area with changeable weather patterns.
Mirror Lenses: Good at blocking glare without changing color perception. Quality mirror coatings are effective, but beware of very cheap mirrored sunglasses, as they may trick your eyes into allowing harmful radiation into the interior of the eye.
Polarized: When sunlight bounces off a reflective surface such as glass, water or snow, the result is glare. Glare can be much brighter than the light that caused it, and can irritate or even damage the unprotected eye. Polarized lenses block vertically-reflected light by horizontally aligning the crystalline structure of the lens. This makes them ideally suited for use around water, snow, and for driving.
Avoid cheap polarized glasses, because poorly matched lenses may result in eye strain. Polarized lenses eliminate glare (which causes eye fatigue, discomfort, and temporary blurring of vision) and allows for the natural perception of color; no compromise of reds, greens, and yellows.
THE CORRECT FRAME
Faces come in one of five basic shapes: square, round, triangular, oblong, or oval. By following the recommendations below, you will be able to select from one or more frame shapes or styles to compliment your features and help you look your best Square Face Compliment a square face with frames that are slightly curved. The top of the frames should sit high enough on the face to downplay the jawline.
ROUND FACE
To play down the roundness, select frames with straight or angular lines. Deep color such as black or tortoise also minimizes fullness.
TRIANGULAR FACE
This shape is defined by a broad forehead and narrow mouth and chin. Frames with a thin rim and vertical lines will help balance the bottom part of the face. Frames should not sit too high on the face or they will emphasize the triangular shape. Avoid large frames, heavy nose bridges, bold colors and square shapes.
NARROW FACE
Long narrow faces are similar to square faces in that chin and cheek are of nearly the same width. Facial length, however, is far greater than the width. Frames should cover as much of the center of the face as possible in order to minimize the length.
OBLONG FACE
Oblong Face More frames look good with this face shape than any other, as long as the size of the frames is in proportion to the face.
CONSIDER THE NOSE!
LARGE NOSE
Large oversized frames are recommended for balance. Small frames will accentuate the nose.
LONG NOSE
Frames with high sidebars that draw attention upward toward the temples and away from the nose are a good choice. A double bridge helps a nose appear shorter.
SMALL NOSE
A high bridge in a light color lengthens a short nose or a nose that his small in proportion to the rest of the face.
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