LENS COATING GUIDE

Uncoat (UC)

These lenses are not coated.

UV400 Treated Lens

These lenses are treated with a chemical dye to block out harmful ultra-violet (UV) rays. The maximum protection is UV400nm.

Hard Coat (HC)

These lenses are coated with a protective coating that increases the abrasion resistance of the lens material. It is strongly recommended that all plastic lenses be hard-coated.

Colour Hard Coat Tintable (HCT)

Special type of hard coating that can be tinted with colour dyes. These coating are generally slightly softer than normal coatings applied to plastic lenses.

Hard Multi-Coat (HMC)

The Hard Multi-Coat is an integration of 2 types of coatings.

  • Hard Coat - to increase the abrasion resistance of the lens
  • Anti-Reflection Coat (AR) - to increase the transmittance of the lens and reduce surface reflections

Steel Coat

The Steel Coating consists of 3 types of coatings.

  • Scratch Resistance - Lenses stay pristine, vision remains clear. Always.
  • Ease of Cleaning - Stronger anti-static and hydrophobic properties repel effectively. Makes cleaning effortless.
  • Durability and Stability - High performance adhesion layer ensures greater stability to an already proven superior process.

Uncoat (UC)

These lenses are not coated.

UV400 Treated Lens

These lenses are treated with a chemical dye to block out harmful ultra-violet (UV) rays. The maximum protection is UV400nm.

Hard Coat (HC)

These lenses are coated with a protective coating that increases the abrasion resistance of the lens material. It is strongly recommended that all plastic lenses be hard-coated.

Colour Hard Coat Tintable (HCT)

Special type of hard coating that can be tinted with colour dyes. These coating are generally slightly softer than normal coatings applied to plastic lenses.

Hard Multi-Coat (HMC)

The Hard Multi-Coat is an integration of 2 types of coatings.

  • Hard Coat - to increase the abrasion resistance of the lens
  • Anti-Reflection Coat (AR) - to increase the transmittance of the lens and reduce surface reflections

Steel Coat

The Steel Coating consists of 3 types of coatings.

  • Scratch Resistance - Lenses stay pristine, vision remains clear. Always.
  • Ease of Cleaning - Stronger anti-static and hydrophobic properties repel effectively. Makes cleaning effortless.
  • Durability and Stability - High performance adhesion layer ensures greater stability to an already proven superior process.