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excess condensation in a clear film over the lens surface and ulti- mately shed moisture off the lens
Applying dual-action anti-fog coating so it goes on and stays on permanently, even after repeated washings and wiping, is key to the coating’s durability. Look for manufacturers that bond anti-fog agents permanently to the lens and those that rely on controlled application methods and vigorous product monitoring that en- sure anti-fog coatings absorb, then spread and shed, the greatest amount of moisture consistently over the longest possible time. A long-lasting, consistently fog-free safety lens is one your workers can wear shift after shift with the clear, fog-free view vital to per- forming their tasks.
Tips for Selecting Effective Anti-fog Eyewear
■ Look for anti-fog coatings that employ dynamic, dual-action (hydrophilic and hydrophobic) properties.
■ Be sure the manufacturer’s batch creation and application processes are rigorously monitored and tested to ensure the highest standard of anti-fog consistency and longevity.
■ Be sure the application process delivers smooth, consistent results on every pair of eyewear to support distortion-free optics.
■ Look for manufacturers using an intense curing process to permanently adhere the coating to the lens. Only permanent coat- ing will deliver consistent fog-free performance, even after frequent wear, wiping, and washings.
■ Look for anti-fog coating on a wide range of safety eyewear types, from goggles and sealed eyewear to spectacles, as well as lens tints, to provide anti-fog protection to workers across a wide vari- ety of applications.
The need for effective anti-fog performance on safety lenses is clear. Look for proven technology that delivers the longest-lasting fog-free vision and durable staying power that stands up in the harshest, wettest conditions. By selecting effective anti-fog coat- ings on the styles and lens tints best suited for the application, workers benefit from uninterrupted vision and continuous pro- tection from their safety eyewear. Employers benefit from a safe, productive, and compliant workforce, which supports a healthy bottom line.
Wanda Sanchez-Miller is senior product marketing manager for Honeywell Safety and Productivity Solutions’ Uvex Safety Eyewear Business. Honeywell Uvex is the world’s top-selling protective eyewear brand. Sanchez-Miller has more than 20 years’ product development and marketing experience for global brands, including Hasbro and BIC. She has overseen the successful launch of more than 50 new products and has developed brands in emerging and mature markets, including the UK, France, Russia, China, Mexico, Turkey, and Brazil. She holds an MBA in Marketing from the University of Hartford.
REFERENCES
1. Prevent Blindness America
2. U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics
3. Prevent Blindness America
4. National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health 5. Prevent Blindness America
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