Dirty Dog lenses consist of layer upon layer of advanced technology bonded together to maximise UV protection and enhance the clarity of your vision for safe and durable wearing.
The lenses contain 4 UV filters for optimum UV blockage.
All Dirty Dog lenses are treated with two specially developed hard coatings to make the lenses extremely scratch resistant and prevent the deterioration of lens clarity.
DIRTY DOG LENS COLOURS
Dirty Dog eyewear provides an extensive range of lens colour options suited for the varying light conditions found in even the most extreme environments.
Green
A good all round lens. It combines 'softness' of grey with a degree of contrast, as there is some blue block. Maximum glare reduction without distorting colours.
Grey
This colour is effectively natural. No alteration to colour perception. No contrast enhancing colour. Comfortable to look through. Excellent in bright glare condition.
Grey Flash Mirror
Reduces glare, excellent on bright days.
Brown
Superior visual definition. Increase contrast, enhance ground level contours in most light conditions.
Blue
Ideal in bright conditions.
Blue Mirror
Absorbs reflections across mirror surface. Ideal in bright conditions.
Gold Mirror
Highest contrast with additional glare block.
Copper
High contrast for varied light conditions. Excellent for driving and shooting.
Rose
Increase contrast enhancing ground level contours in low light conditions.
Orange
Higher contrast enhancing ground level contours in low light conditions.
Yellow
Highest contrast for low light conditions, 100% blue block.
DIRTY DOG POLYCARBONATE and POLARIZED POLYFILTER LENSES
Dirty Dog’s are equipped with the latest lens technology in POLARIZED POLYFILTER and POLYCARBONATE lenses.
POLYCARBONATE is the most impact resistant optical material available, guaranteeing the wearer protection from physical objects as well as visual comfort.
Scientifically formulated to offer exceptional defence against the suns harmful rays, our POLARIZED POLYFILTER and POLYCARBONATE lenses absorb radiation that can be damaging to the human eye.
These lenses provide clear and restful vision in the most extreme environmental conditions.
Dirty Dog Polarized lenses also block 100% of reflected horizontal glare making them the perfect choice for any high glare situations like fishing, boating, skiing, driving or any situation where you need extra protection from reflected glare.
Visibility without polarised sunglasses.
Visibility with Dirty Dog Polarised Polyfilter Sunglasses.
DIRTY DOG LIGHT TRANSMISSION
The sunglass lens type and protection index can be identified on the Lens Transmission Profiles chart below. Light transmission ranges from 11% to 76% of available light. All transmission profiles are based on data obtained according to ANSI Z80.3 and EN 1836 test protocols. If you key in the model name or model code in the search function on www.dirtydog.com the site will show an image of the model along with lens type and frame colour.
Index 0: Aesthetic, very low protection
Index 1: For weak sun brightness
Index 2: For average sun brightness
Index 3: For strong sun brightness
Index 4: For exceptionally strong sun brightness, but not to be used for driving a motor vehicle
Lens Transmission Profiles Chart
Lens
Lens Code
Light Transmission
Protection Index
Green Polarised Polyfilter
GPOL
15%
3
Green Polycarbonate
GPC
14%
3
Grey Polarised Polyfilter
APOL
13%
3
Grey Polycarbonate
APC
15%
3
Grey Silver Mirror Polycarbonate
AMPC
11%
3
Brown Polarised Polyfilter
CPOL
14%
3
Brown Polycarbonate
CPC
14%
3
Blue Polarised Polyfilter
AHPOL
42%
2
Blue Polycarbonate
AHPC
14%
3
Blue Mirror Polycarbonate
AHMPC
27%
2
Gold Mirror Polarised Polyfilter
CLMPOL
18%
3
Gold Mirror Polycarbonate
CLMPC
18%
3
Rose Polycarbonate
RPC
28%
2
Copper Polycarbonate
KPC
15%
3
Orange Polycarbonate
OPC
47%
1
Yellow Polarised Polyfilter
YPOL
15%
3
Yellow Polycarbonate
YPC
76%
1
LENS MAINTENANCE
All Dirty Dog Lenses: To help maintain the superior optical quality of Dirty Dog lenses, your eyewear comes with a microfiber pouch for cleaning and storage. Using it will preserve the superior optical quality of Dirty Dog’s Polycarbonate and Polarised Polyfilter lenses. Hand wash and air-dry the microfiber pouch regularly.
Mirror Lenses: Dirty Dog mirror lens coatings are engineered to reduce glear and improve contrast. An array of available tints allows the wearer to balance light transmission in any light condition. The mirror coating must be treated with special care to avoid scratching. Never use cleaning solutions. Use only mild soap and water, and dry by gently blotting with the Microfiber pouch provided.
