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.
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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.

High end sunglasses Oakley :

Oakley is an eyewear company known mostly for their high end sunglasses and ski goggles. Oakley also make watches, clothing, bags, backpacks, shoes, prescription glasses and other accessories.

Oakley's 'O' logo is placed on the sides of most of their glasses and sunglasses. The Oakley Corporation also owns Dragon and manufactures eyewear for Fox Racing. In 2006, Oakley acquired the Oliver Peoples group, a manufacturer of high-end fashion branded eyewear. Like many high priced brand name accessories, Oakley's sunglasses are often counterfeited and sold in markets around the world that cater to tourists and Internet buyers. Counterfeit Oakleys are often referred to as -Foakleys- (fake Oakleys)- and etc.. Counterfeit Oakleys are occasionally referred to as Oakeys, this is due to an inconsistency between the spelling of "Oakley," written on the bridge, on real Oakleys and fake ones.
Oakley was first started by Jim Jannard in 1975, by selling what he called 'The Oakley Grip' out of the back of his car at motocross events. They were unlike grips riders had seen at the time.With the 'Oakley' logo present on the strap, onlookers could now recognize the brand. In 1984, Oakley introduced the Factory Pilot, which were sunglasses in the same shape as the O-Frame, but made of plastic. They also had removable lenses, and were popularized by Tour de France winner Greg LeMond and other professional cyclists. Soon after, Oakley introduced several models of sunglasses, including the Blades, Razor Blades, Frogskins, and the Mumbos, which eventually evolved into the M-Frame series of glasses. Now (November 15, 2007), Oakley and Luxottica announced a merger between the companies. Oakley Corporation now a wholly-owned subsidiary of Luxottica Group. Oakley in the portfolio of Luxottica group (located in Milan, Italy) with other brands like Ray Ban, Persol, and Vogue among others.