PhotochromicPCSport
Photochromic PC Lenses for Sport and Outdoor Eyewear
Polycarbonate lenses that darken and clear with changing light
Photochromic polycarbonate lenses change their transmission in response to ultraviolet light, letting one pair cover conditions that would otherwise need a lens change. They are the lens type we recommend first for cycling, running and any outdoor activity that runs from low light into full sun.
What defines this product
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One pair, changing light
The lens responds to UV rather than to a fixed tint level, so it adapts as conditions change through the day.
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Colour options
Grey is the primary photochromic colour. Brown is referenced in our product material and is confirmed separately before ordering.
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Polycarbonate base
Impact-resistant material suited to sport frames, available from 1.0 to 2.3 mm thickness.
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Curve for wrapped frames
Round blanks flat to 8 base curve, cylindrical blanks 2C to 8C, to suit wrapped sport geometry.
Technical specification
Parameters listed below come from our own production specification. Confirm your required combination before ordering — not every thickness is available in every curvature.
| Base material | PC (polycarbonate) |
|---|---|
| Lens effect | Photochromic — darkens in UV, clears when UV drops |
| Primary colour | Grey |
| Colour pending confirmation | Brown (referenced in source material; confirm availability before ordering) |
| Round diameter | 50 / 60 / 70 / 80 mm |
| Round thickness | 1.0 / 1.5 / 1.8 / 2.0 / 2.3 mm |
| Base curve | Flat, 2 / 4 / 6 / 8 base curve (round) · 2–8C (cylindrical) |
| Optional layers | Hard coat, AR, hydrophobic, UV400 |
| Cutting options | Blank / circle / custom shape (drawing or CAD required) / stated size |
| Supply status | Made to order against a confirmed specification |
Where this lens is used
Cycling, running, hiking, commuting and any outdoor use that spans low light and bright sun — including driving where the lens must clear as daylight drops.
How to order
Send the requirement
Lens type, base material, dimensions, coating stack and order quantity.
Drawing or sample
A drawing, CAD file or physical sample for cutting to a custom shape.
Quotation
We confirm the producible specification, the unit price and the lead time.
Sample, then bulk
Sampling available. Bulk production follows on from an approved sample.
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