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The best defense against fogging is a high-performance anti-fog lens coating. The most reliable coatings employ dual- action properties.
current. An employer’s productivity and compliance are at risk, too.
With so much at stake, it’s easy to see why safety managers need effective anti-fog solutions and why eyewear manufacturers strive to develop longer-lasting anti-fog (AF) coatings. But not all AF-coated lenses deliver the same level of protection or con- sistency, and until now lenses with anti-fog coating didn’t necessarily stand up to the demands of the workplace.
Recent innovations in anti-fog lens coating have dramatically improved per- formance. Here we look at the dangers and costs of fogging and the differences among lens coatings. Armed with this knowledge, safety managers can seek out coatings that deliver the consistent, long-
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