Lenses Frames Materials of Original Oakley

Somes Materials: Oakley sunglasses comply with the ANSI Z87.1 requirements for impact and high impact protection.
Frames Oakley

  • Acetate is used for some of the women specific glasses. Not very widely used.
  • C5 is an alloy of five metals used in most of the 'Wire' series
  • Magnesium has been used for a few glasses. It has been discontinued as the ceramic coating on the glasses was notorious for deteriorating due to oxidation.
  • O-Luminum is the name given to the aluminium alloy used in some Oakley glasses. It has been applied to only two models, of which only the RazrWire remains in production.
  • O Matter is the name given to the nylon composite used for most of Oakley's plastic eyewears
  • Titanium is also used. Some Wires have a Titanium counterpart to their C5 version.
  • X Metal is a titanium alloy used in the premium 'X Metal' series.
  • etc

Lenses Oakley:

  • Putonite is used for all of Oakley's glasses. It is made of polycarbonate and features impact protection as well as an inherent ability to block all forms of UV and harmful blue light.
  • Lexan is used for some goggles. In 2006, Oakley partnered with Transitions Optical to produce Oakley sunglasses with Transitions photochromic lenses. Four colors are currently available.
Newest addition to the oakley lineup is a transparent-framed pair of glasses named the "Terminators". They have been pre-released in the Congo where the sun is the brightest. Other, is Unobtainium is the name of Oakley's hydrophilic (water-attracting) synthetic rubber that increases grip when wet, usually applied to the contact points of the glasses (nose and sides of the head). The Unobtainium ear socks and nose pieces tend to deteriorate under regular use. However they can be replaced by virtue of replacement kits. Unobtainium of some formula was first used in Oakley's first product, the Oakley Grips.