Is UV category 3 good?
Category 3 is for strong sunlight and the most common category because almost all brown and grey (or ‘smoke’) lenses are Category 3. Shop leisure style sunglasses. Category 4 is typically a very dark grey or brown lens – ideal in mountains or desert where the sun is intense and there are high glare conditions.
What does UV400 CE mean?
‘UV400’ refers to UV rays at the top end of the UV spectrum, up to the 400-nanometre wavelength. Sunglasses with this level of protection block an even wider spectrum than the CE and British Standard models, making them the ultimate protection for your eyes.
What does Cat 3 UV400 mean?
Sunglasses with UV400 protection can filter out up to 99% of UVA and UVB rays. This is slightly higher than what British Standards require for eye protection, which makes them the best choice to ensure that your eyes are fully protected from sun damage.
What is UV protection category 3?
Optimal vision thanks to anti-glare protection: the filter categories
| Filter category | Suitability | Protection against glare |
|---|---|---|
| 3 | Suitable in snow, mountains and at the sea in southern Europe | Up to 92% of light is absorbed |
| 4 | Suitable on high mountains and glaciers. Not to be worn while driving! | Up to 97% of light is absorbed |
Can I drive with Category 3 sunglasses?
Sunglasses with category 3 lenses are best for daytime driving conditions — any higher is considered too dark to drive safely.
Do Cat 3 sunglasses have UV protection?
Category 3. It is suitable for strong sunlight and the most common kind of lenses. It consists of brown and grey-colored lenses. You can get high protection against sun glare and UV protection.
Can you drive with UV400 sunglasses?
It’s also worth remembering that, even inside your car, you’re still at risk of UV ray damage to your eyes. Some car windscreens are designed to block UV rays, although this can vary between different models, so it’s always best to get UV400 protection in your glasses to be safe.
What is a Category 3 lens?
Lens category 3: General purpose sunglasses. These provide high protection against sunglare and good UV protection; they are not suitable for driving at night or under dull light conditions.
Is 100% UV protection the same as UV400?
Sunglasses labeled UV 400 provide nearly 100% protection from harmful ultraviolet light rays, blocking wavelengths up to 400 nanometers, including UVA and UVB rays. Ultraviolet, or UV, rays are electromagnetic radiation from the sun.
Does CE mean UV protection?
You might have seen a CE mark on sunglasses, but you don’t know what it actually is. The CE mark on a product means that the product meets the European Union standards. The word CE stands for European Conformity and is only marked on those products that meet consumers’ health, environment and safety standards.