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Mirror Coating Types:
Reflex Mirrors: (Dynamic Impact)
This type of mirror coating has been available
to the industry for more than 20 years. It can be applied to all
types of lenses with excellent results. The reflex mirror consists
of a series of coating layers, which attenuates visible light transmission.
In most cases, the density is 20% to 30% darker than the original
uncoated lens. Reflex mirrors should be applied to a base tint of
at least 50%. Base tints of Grey and Brown gives the best results.
Reflex mirrors are the only mirrors available in solid, single gradient,
and double gradient versions. Reflex mirrors are offered in Silver,
Gold, Blue and Rainbow (pictured above-right) mirror colors.
Flash Mirror (Bolle® Style)
The flash mirror is part of the reflex mirror
family except the coating density is reduced to give a more subtle
effect. Available in Silver and Gold, solid or gradient mirrors.
The Black Mirror (NACL Exclusive)
The Black Mirror provides a true "signature
look" and is considerably different from other types of colored
mirrors. It could be likened to many layers of the finest hand-rubbed
wax applied the surface of a Rolls Royce. The Black Mirror is the
darkest mirror we produce, and looks best when applied to a neutral
green/grey base tinted lens.
Sportlife® Mirror Series
The Sportlife series from NACL is a family of
four technically advanced lenses that ease outdoor light problems
commonly encountered by lovers of the great outdoors.
Sportlife Snowscreen
(double gradient Silver / Vuarnet® style base tint)
Helps define terrain in "white on white"
light. For skiers, skaters and other winter sport enthusiasts.
Sportlife Seascreen
(double gradient Blue / Vuarnet® style base tint)
Combats glare and reflection in blue green light.
For fishing enthusiasts, recreational boaters, sailors and beach
lovers.
Sportlife Landscreen
(double gradient Gold / Vuarnet® style base tint)
Absorbs harmful light, yet permits carefree viewing
for golfers, hunters, bikers, and joggers.
Sportlife Rose
(double gradient Silver / Vermilion style base tint)
Dark rose tint with special gradient filter to
reduce glare from above and below. All-purpose sunglass.
Dielectric Mirrors
(Uncompromising Performance)
High technology in motion. Advanced protection
and light wave management will keep you on the edge. This mirror,
developed by NACL, utilizes a completely different technology than
the reflex mirror. This mirror uses between 5 and 11 layers of virtually
colorless materials, precisely applied, which results in a brilliant
color mirror effect. Dielectric mirrors, unlike Reflex mirrors,
do not add any density to the lens and can be used for all outdoor
activities. Further, these coatings can be applied to all lens materials
with equally good results.
Available colors: Blue, Violet, Orange, Green,
Lilac, Arctic Blue, Virtual Red and Inferno. Excellent for driving,
golf, tennis, and activities requiring high contrast and acuity.
Metalectric®
Mirrors
(Outrageous Color)
Hyper-reflective filters for maximum protection
from the sun’s harsh rays. With a mission of developing radically
new mirror products, NACL has completed the task. The result is
the Metalectric mirror series. Metalectric mirrors are the cutting
edge in design, innovation and performance. These new mirrors utilize
the latest in Ion Beam technology to improve durability and scratch
resistance of the mirror coating. Metalectric mirrors can be applied
to all lens materials. NACL recommends a maximum base tint of 65%
in grey or brown. Metalectric mirrors are available in two hyper-reflective
colors, Electric Blue, and Extreme Green. Includes UV, tint, mirror
and hydrohonic overcoating.
Ultra-Violet Protection
All SRC coatings block 100% of harmful UV radiation.
Considerable information has been published over the past several
years regarding UV radiation, and its potential for damaging the
human eye. Ultraviolet radiation is a form of electromagnetic radiation
with wavelengths between 190 and 380 nanometers (nm). UV radiation
can be divided into the following three regions:
Wavelength
Type Energy
315 - 380nm UV - A
Lowest
280 - 315nm UV - B
Mid
190 - 280nm UV- C
Highest
Sunlight contains UV radiation, however the atmosphere
filters out the high energy UV-C radiation before it reaches the
earth’s surface. UV-B radiation causes sunburns and may potentially
be responsible for eye damage and cataract formations. SRC coatings
effectively filter these harmful wavelengths, as well as the lower-level
UV-A radiation.
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