Fit
Proper fit
Safety eyewear should suit the individual's head and facial shape and be compatible with other PPE.
Comfort
All day comfort
Lightweight, pressure-free designs can help eyewear remain comfortable during extended wear.
Performance
Product performance
Lens coatings, tints, UV protection and frame design should suit the environment and application.
Style
Modern style
Contemporary safety eyewear can combine protection, comfort and a design people are happy to wear.
Safety eyewear designed around the wearer
Simply wearing any pair of safety eyewear isn’t enough to protect your eyes. Undoubtedly it decreases the possibility of an injury, but if you have poorly fitted eyewear you are putting yourself at a higher risk as the PPE can create a distraction from workplace hazards. The first and most vital thing to remember is that one size does not fit all. Head and facial shapes all differ requiring a range of eyewear from which employees can select. Involvement in this process not only ensures a proper fit - crucial for the wearer’s safety - it also increases the likelihood that eyewear stays worn throughout the working day.
Modern safety eyewear can use adjustability to accommodate different wearers without compromising comfort or vision.
Safety glasses for smaller faces
Our range of safety eyewear includes designs specifically for those with smaller faces. With the uvex pheos portfolio, we offer a range of sizes covering widths from 138mm to 146mm, allowing everyone to find their perfect-fitting safety spectacle within the range.
uvex WEARABILITY fit programme
Our highly successful fit programme ensures that even your hardest to satisfy employee will find a safety spec or goggle that is best suited for them. Our experts will work alongside you and your employees to ensure they find suitable eyewear that really fits them.
Conforming to EN ISO 16321-1:2022
The new EN ISO 16321-1:2022 standard for protective eyewear brings significant updates to ensure better safety and compliance. With new headforms representing a broader range of facial shapes and sizes, eyewear designed to this standard will offer better fit and comfort.
Innovative features for comfortable protection
Eyewear should deliver a low-pressure, lightweight fit with even weight distribution. Thanks to uvex’s German-engineered dual-injection mould technology, we’re able to combine soft and hard components into frames that flex; making them comfortable and durable, while also ensuring eyewear stays put.
Unique duo component technology
uvex has developed an injection moulding process which enables the ideal combination of hard and soft materials around the brow, nose and side arms that adapt to the wearer’s face; delivering ultimate fit for outstanding protection, comfort and stability.
Less weight = more comfort
Frames with a low weight enhances wearer comfort by considerably reducing additional stress on the body, so safety eyewear can be worn for long periods without fatigue. This is particularly important in environments where long hours of protection are necessary.
Compact designs
Our selection includes compact safety eyewear styles that offer full protection without sacrificing comfort. These sleek designs are perfect for tight work environments, ensuring a secure fit and unrestricted movement throughout your workday.
High performing products
uvex safety is synonymous with exceptional industrial health and safety solutions that fulfil the highest demands. These are based on in-depth expertise, the latest research and technology and uncompromising quality. Almost 80% of the value chain is generated in uvex manufacturing plants. The headquarters in Fürth, Bavaria, has become a centre of expertise for innovative safety eyewear, from spectacles to laser protection glasses. Mechanical and optical properties are tested in uvex’s own laboratory.
Standard is not an option
We strive to set new standards, and are continually developing our technological expertise to ensure we always delivers the best-possible product and service quality. By researching the ergonomics of a product, harmonising product performance and the capabilities of the human body using high-tech materials, our products are proven to perform, even under the harshest conditions.
Choice of lens tints
Properly tinted safety eyewear can have a dramatic effect on the wearer’s vision, comfort and energy levels as well as concentration and productivity. Contrast-enhancing tints significantly improve depth perception with full signal colour recognition guaranteed.
Reliable UV protection
Working outside for long hours increases your exposure to damaging ultraviolet rays, even on cloudy days. uvex which stands for UltraViolet EXclusion is unique to the rest of the safety eyewear market in that it offers UV400 as standard across its entire range.
Permanent lens coatings
uvex is the world leader in lens coating technology, delivering coatings that are permanently bonded to the lens and do not wash or wear off, even after extended wear or repeated cleaning. Our range of coatings means we have the right solution for your environment.
Style meets comfort and safety meets design
We all want to look and feel good, even at work. When ‘wearability’ is designed into safety eyewear, employees are more likely to keep it where it should be, on their face and in front of their eyes. It is possible for employees to have high-performing, comfortable, properly fitted specs or goggles that keeps dust and debris out, in a style and design to ensure there is something for everyone. The wide range of uvex styles and designs of safety eyewear allows you to find the product that most suits you.
The highest-quality safety eyewear in the industry
When WEARABILITY is designed into safety eyewear, employees are more likely to keep it where it should be, on their face and in front of their eyes. It is possible for employees to have high-performing, comfortable, properly fitted specs or goggles that keeps dust and debris out, in a style and design to ensure there is something for everyone.
At our site in Fürth, we combine everything from safety spectacles and full vision goggles to prescription and laser protection goggles. In this unique competence centre for protective eyewear, we develop and produce, in accordance with strict quality standards, premium coating systems to enhance the properties of our eyewear – and to create high-performance premium products.
The uvex plant is certified in accordance with ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 50001:2011, and relies on state-of-the-art technology and strategic partnerships to develop future-oriented technologies and products.
Looking for further guidance?
Choosing the right PPE can make all the difference when it comes to safety, comfort, and compliance. If you’d like tailored advice or want to trial uvex products in your environment, get in touch via our quick contact form or email marketing@uvex.co.uk.
FAQ's
How should safety glasses fit?
Safety glasses should fit securely without creating uncomfortable pressure points or slipping during use. The eyewear should also suit the wearer's head and facial shape and be compatible with other PPE being worn.
Why isn't one size of safety eyewear suitable for everyone?
Head and facial shapes vary. Providing different sizes or adjustable features can help wearers achieve a closer and more comfortable fit.
What is EN ISO 16321-1:2022?
EN ISO 16321-1:2022 is a standard for eye and face protection for occupational use. The revised approach includes headforms representing a broader range of facial shapes and sizes, making fit an important consideration alongside protection.
What does UV400 mean on uvex safety eyewear?
uvex UV400 is designed to provide protection against harmful ultraviolet radiation up to 400 nm.
Why are lens coatings important on safety glasses?
Lens coatings can help optimise eyewear for different workplace conditions. uvex offers coating technologies developed for factors including fogging and scratching, helping maintain clear vision in the intended environment.
How do I choose the right safety eyewear?
Consider the workplace hazards, required protection, fit, lens material, lens tint and coating, as well as compatibility with other PPE. The uvex safety eyewear application guidance and lens tinting advisor can support product selection.
WEARABILITY across all product groups
WEARABILITY in safety eyewear
Fit, comfort, lens technology and compatibility with other PPE can all influence whether safety eyewear remains comfortable throughout the task.
WEARABILITY in safety gloves
The right hand protection needs to balance protection against the identified hazard with fit, grip, dexterity and comfort.
WEARABILITY in hearing protection
Correct selection and fit are essential to effective hearing protection, while comfort and functionality can help support consistent use.
WEARABILITY in respiratory protection
Suitable RPE needs to match the hazard and fit the individual wearer correctly while remaining compatible with other PPE.
WEARABILITY in head protection
Safety helmets should combine appropriate protection with secure fit, comfort and compatibility with any additional PPE required.
WEARABILITY in prescription
Individually prescribed lenses, appropriate occupational protection and a comfortable frame fit work together to provide a practical solution for employees requiring vision correction.
WEARABILITY for female workers
Correctly fitting PPE helps improve comfort, confidence and compliance, reducing the risk of injury while supporting equality and inclusion in the workplace.
WEARABILITY in safety footwear
The best safety footwear should be supple, allowing freedom of movement without discomfort when walking or kneeling and comfortable enough to wear all day.
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