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World First Sunglasses design.

High Definition Photochromic Polarised with or without bi focal readers, HD Polarised mirror lenses.

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World First Sunglasses design.

World First Sunglasses design.

World First Sunglasses design.

World First Sunglasses design.

World First Sunglasses design.

High Definition Photochromic Polarised with or without bi focal readers, HD Polarised mirror lenses.

High Definition Photochromic Polarised with or without bi focal readers, HD Polarised mirror lenses.

High Definition Photochromic Polarised with or without bi focal readers, HD Polarised mirror lenses.

High Definition Photochromic Polarised with or without bi focal readers, HD Polarised mirror lenses.

Kevin Barr
Kevin Barr
Kevin Barr
Kevin Barr
1 Campaign |
Gold Coast, Australia
$580 USD 5 backers
1% of $37,000 Flexible Goal Flexible Goal
Overview
To bring to market a "World's First" lens technology and to provide optimum eye protection. Instead of following fashion like the big brands we have remained true to our innovative Australian spirit in seeking out and developing a lightweight hi tech sunglass - complete with a polarised photochromic lens that has the option of bi focal readers. This combination results in a sunglass that delivers on quality, durability and functionality for all activities suitable across a wide age spectrum.

High Definition Polarised Sunglasses with or without readers.

We are a small Australian family company who create unique eyewear. I work closely with my daughter Belinda and son Jamie on the development of sunglasses that the big guys should be -but aren't interested in developing.

Our latest design (A WORLD'S FIRST) is a super lightweight, dual moulded frame that features an adjustable nose piece. The dual moulding creates non slip temples while the adjustable nose piece can be made to fit all face shapes.

The 8 base TR90 frame and lens wrap giving the wearer optimum protection from the elements of wind, spray and UV whilst protecting the eyes from airborne particles like dust and road debris.

The frame features a lens locking system that secures the lens and also makes changing the a lens  a breeze.

 

This is our first crowdfunding campaign and we are offering 3 lens options so we have something to offer everyone:

1) Polarised  blue mirror High Definition lens (Cat3). These are a general purpose or multi sport sunglass offering heightened definition and the advantages of polarisation. 

The High Definition Polarised mirror lens makes driving a breeze by cutting down glare from the sun and other vehicles. While boating, sailing or jet skiing reflected glare off the water is greatly reduced and the polarisation enables you to see sand banks or snags under the water.

 

2) Polarised High Definition Photochromic - these lenses offer optimum clarity  and are Cat 1 (around 15% darkness) in low or no light and darken to Cat 3 (75 to 80% darkness) in full sun. In normal conditions the lens will darken in around 30 seconds and lighten in around 60 seconds. This lens is great for general use as well as many outdoor activities - they can protect the eyes in very little light  and sharp vision (inside or pre dawn) through to the sunniest of conditions.

While motorcycling the frame will fit comfortably under a full or open face helmet - the lens lighten or darken as required with the open face helmet but will lighten under a full face until the visor is lifted - they will then react to the conditions.

 

The high definition lens is great for hiking, running, cycling or hunting as the lens reacts and will lighten under the tree canopy and darken again in full sun. While playing  golf the high definition lens enables the wearer to see golf balls in leaf litter or in shady areas and heightens the colours of the grass enabling the wearer to see the contours better.

 

The polarized component of the lens is great for any activity around water. They enhance the viewing of wind shifts on the surface of the water while sailing. The silver shimmer on the water surface is greatly reduced thus eliminating eye fatigue while enjoying any water activity.

 

3) Polarised High Definition Photochromic lens with small reader lenses moulded into the the base of the lens. This lens uses "WORLD FIRST TECHNOLOGY" These lenses are Cat1 in low or no light and darken to Cat3 in full sun. The polarisation reduces reflected glare particularly around water and snow. While the reader component removes the need to have a set of  polarised sunglasses and a set of reading glasses. You can read a menu at your local coffee shop, a book in a park or prices on goods at the local markets.  

 

For those who are optically challenged (long sighted) and wear glasses to read these make life easy. No need to change from sunglasses to your readers so are ideal for viewing digital screens like a  bikes computer, compass, watch, heart rate monitor, GPS or dashboard in your car, reading a book, menu or map, tying fishing tackle or working with small details they are so convenient.

                 

 

We have searched the world for a lens company who could assist us in the development and production of such a lens and have spent the last six months testing prototypes in all conditions.

Our feedback from wearers has been extremely positive.

 

By pledging to the project you will assist us in getting it off the ground much sooner than we would have under normal circumstances. We are seeking $35,000 to enable us to commence our first production so that we can ship prior to Christmas 2018.

We currently have one frame colour option worked out and would then ask our contributors for input on the two or three other colour combinations.

Each pair of glasses will have a lifetime warranty and will be supplied in a neoprene case, with microfibre cleaning cloth and sunglass retainer.

This is our first crowdfunding campaign and we would love for you to be involved in the project.

Over the last few years our optical innovations have been winning awards. Firstly winning the Australian Marine Industries - Most Innovative Exported  Marine Product in 2016.

Secondly we were nominated for a DAME Award at METS the world's biggest Marine Industry trade show. 

We also plan on entering our latest design in this years awards.

Over the last 20 years of so two major companies have been purchasing or taking over sunglass brands around the world - these two companies now own about 80% of the market. As the market is now driven by fashion and not innovation brands who were once innovators are now motivated to produce designs that  have limited life spans as they move into and then out of fashion. 

Our aim is to produce products for sectors of the market that are being neglected i.e.

We developed the photochromic polarised photochromic lens with bi focal readers (a world first) as a large proportion of the population wear glasses to read, normally they would wear sunglasses outside in the sun and then have to switch to their normal prescription glasses whenever they need to read something.

Risks & Challenges

We have most of our tooling for the frame already  except of one small piece that is currently in development.

One company owns the technology for  photochromic coating (they just happen to be owned by one of the above two companies) they have been know to withdraw their raw material from the market for one or two months at a time. If we get caught up with one of their whim's our production could be delayed one or two months.

Our lens supplier is now stockpiling photochromic raw materials to reduce the chance of having their production effected.

Other Ways You Can Help

If you like our sunglass design (but they aren't for you) and have someone in mind who would love them please let them know about our Indiegogo campaign by using the share tool on this site.

 

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HD Photochromic Polarised
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HD Photochromic Polarised

$90 USD $150 USD (40% off)
High Definition Photochromic Polarised
Included Items
  • HD Polarised Photochromic
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
1 out of 300 of claimed
Printed heavy weight T shirt.

Printed heavy weight T shirt.

$25 USD $40 USD (37% off)
We are currently working on our unique T shirt design. Image to come within a week or two.
Included Items
  • Printed T shirt
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
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HD Polarised Blue Mirror

HD Polarised Blue Mirror

$60 USD $100 USD (40% off)
High definition polarised sunglass with blue mirror coating.
Included Items
  • HD Polarised Blue Mirror
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
1 out of 300 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
HD Mirror Pol + HD Photo Pol

HD Mirror Pol + HD Photo Pol

$120 USD $199 USD (39% off)
High Definition Mirror plus extra HD Photochromic Polarised lenses.
Included Items
  • HD Polarised Blue Mirror
  • HD Polarised Photochromic Lens
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
1 out of 300 of claimed
Ships worldwide.
HD Photo Pol Readers

HD Photo Pol Readers

$140 USD $225 USD (37% off)
High Definition Polarised Photochromic with reader lens.
Included Items
  • HD Pol Photo Readers
Estimated Shipping
December 2018
2 out of 300 of claimed
Ships worldwide.

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