UnitedShades.com - Uncompromisingly stylish sunglasses store offering genuine at discounted prices, the most fashionable brands & great customer service UnitedShades.com Product Catalog available here!
UnitedShades.com - Uncompromisingly stylish sunglasses store offering genuine at discounted prices, the most fashionable brands & great customer service
Brands
Alexander McQueen , Chlo , Christian Dior , D&G , Dolce & Gabbana , Emporio Armani , Ext , Fendi , Ferragamo , Gianfranco Ferr , Giorgio Armani , Givenchy , Gucci , Jean Paul Gaultier , JPG by JP Gaultier , Jil Sander , John Richmond , Miu Miu by Prada , Montblanc , Oakley , Persol , Porsche Design , Prada , Prada Sport , Ralph Lauren / Polo , Ray Ban , Revo , Roberto Cavalli , Romeo Gigli , Silhouette , Stella McCartney , The North Face , Trussardi , Versace , Vivienne Westwood , Yves Saint Laurent
UnitedShades.com First-Class Selection
We regularly carry brand names like Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabbana, Armani, Fendi, Gucci, Prada, Versace, to name just a few. We carry a total of 30 brand names and are always expanding our product line.
UnitedShades.com History
We have been conducting business on the Internet since 1997 (formerly with the Sunglasses2000.com domain), and have always been offering the highest quality designer eyewear at discounted prices.
UnitedShades.com is the end result of roughly 75 years of experience gained in the business of selling sunglasses. The brick-and-mortar business opened in Rome at the beginning of the century, selling shades and photographic equipment to stars and 'paparazzi' alike.
Now that the stars have relocated to Hollywood we still want them to be able to buy sunglasses from us. And this is why over 6 years ago we have taken the business online. We can proudly claim to be amongst the leaders in this industry, enjoying long-established direct relationships with the manufacturers of designer sunglasses.
Not everyone knows that - as Sunglasses2000.com - we were the first sunglasses retailer to go online in Europe. With nearly USD 2 mil. in sales every year, we are enjoying unparalleled success. A clear sign that our 15 people strong team and our dedication to the business is paying back.
If vision quality is the priority then choose glass lenses. Choose a plastic lens if safety or impact-resistance is required.
Tempered glass
Quality glass lenses offer the best viewing quality and the most scratch-resistant. They will be heavier, cost more money and are more prone to shatter when hit.
Organic plastic (CR-39)
CR-39 organic plastic is thinner and weighs half as much as glass. It exceeds the FDA requirements for impact-resistance.
Polycarbonate Plastic
A remarkable strong plastic, it weighs the least and is the most impact-resistant making it a perfect choice for rugged sunglasses. They also offer built-in ultraviolet. These are a good choice for kids sunglasses, sports & outdoor activities, and safety glasses
COATINGS / TREATMENTS
Polarized lenses , Polarized sunglasses
For years, polarized sunglasses have been used by boaters and fisherman to reduce glare from the water that they spend so much time on. In the past few years, however, the benefits of polarized sunglasses have been realized by a variety of other outdoor sports enthusiasts as well as by drivers and general use wearers as well. Thus, the popularity of polarized sunglasses has increased dramatically, as has availability.
The activities that utilize the benefits of polarized sunglasses the most include, other than water sports, skiing, golfing, biking, and jogging. For these activities they offer a clearer view and eliminate glare.
How Do Polarized Lenses Work?
Light reflected from surfaces like a flat road or smooth water is generally horizontally polarized. This horizontally polarized light is blocked by the vertically oriented polarizers in the lenses. The result: a reduction in annoying and sometimes dangerous glare.
The bottom line is that whether you spend your time boating or waterskiing, in-line skating or mountain biking, driving at night or jogging at noon, polarized sunglasses are an excellent choice for sunwear.
Photocromic lenses / Photocromic sunglasses
What are photochromic lenses? A photochromic lens is the type of lens that changes its color/tint depending on the amount of light (ultraviolet rays) that are cast upon the lens. When more light is encountered, the lens becomes darker. Conversely, when less light is shined then the lens becomes lighter in color.
How do photochromic sunglasses work?
The secret is in the active material that gets mixed into the lens material. The material is called Silver Halide and it is mixed evenly within each lens. The Silver Halide is the material that makes the lens change its color based on ultraviolet ray exposure. Most photochromic lenses were originally made out of glass mixed with Silver Halide but recently some lenses are now made out of plastic or even polycarbonate materials.
Antireflective / Mirror or flash / Scratch-resistant
Anti-reflective
Consist of several layers of metal oxides applied to the front and back lens surface. Because of the layering effect, AR coatings sometimes have a hint of green or purple color, depending on the individual manufacturers process. Each layer is calculated to block reflected light resulting in a reduction in glare, annoying reflections and halos around light sources. AR coatings are most useful on water and snow.
Mirror or Flash
Highly reflective and greatly reduces the amount of light that reaches your eyes. Generally applied over a dark sunglasses lens, but can be applied over any base color. Mirror coated lenses absorb anywhere from 10% to 60% more light than uncoated lenses. These are good for higher altitudes, sand, water and snow. Although the most common are the silver, gold and copper metallic coatings, you will find many colors available nowadays.
Scratch-Resistant
No lens material is scratch-proof, although a lens that is treated front and back with a clear, hard coating does become more resistant to scratches. Most types of plastic lenses have built-in scratch-resistant coatings.
Date Added to Directory: 8/1/2005, Current Content: 7/4/2008, Days in Directory: 1068
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