Uvex Safety Glasses by Honeywell

Uvex Safety Glasses by Honeywell — Anti-Fog, Sealed, and OTG Styles

Uvex safety glasses are manufactured by Honeywell Safety Products and are available across a range of frame styles — standard wraparound, foam-sealed, over-the-glasses (OTG), and the Skyper with SCT-Orange blue-light-filtering lens. Every model is ANSI Z87.1+ rated. The Uvex lineup is known for its Uvextreme and Dura-Streme anti-fog coatings, which provide durable fogging resistance in industrial environments. The Seismic (foam-sealed) and Tirade (sealed) models provide a tighter face seal than open safety glasses for dusty or chemical-vapor environments that don't require full goggle protection. Browse the full safety glasses collection or shop Uvex below.

Vendor: Uvex by Honeywell | Compliance: Z87+ stated by 8 of the 10 glasses | Range: 10 glasses, 5 sealed goggles, 77 options

Which Uvex Safety Glasses Should You Choose?

Ten glasses and five goggles — and why that distinction is the first decision

Fifteen products carry this collection's tag. Ten are safety glasses. Five are sealed goggles — the Stealth S3960D, the Stealth S3970D OTG, the S1650DF, the S39610C and one further Stealth. That is a third of the shelf, and they are not interchangeable with glasses in either direction.

• Open safety glasses stop impact from the front and side and let air move freely. They fog least, weigh least, and are what you want for grinding, sawing, chipping and general jobsite work.
• Sealed goggles put a barrier all the way around the eye socket. That is the only way to stop liquid splash and fine airborne dust — no pair of glasses does it at any price. The cost is airflow: a goggle traps heat and is far more prone to fogging, which is precisely why Uvex puts its most aggressive anti-fog chemistry on the goggle range.

Between the two sits a third category this collection also holds: the Seismic and Tirade, which are safety glasses with a foam gasket around the frame. They cut perimeter dust and wind without fully sealing, and they are the sensible middle when glasses are not quite enough but a goggle is more than you want to wear all shift.

⚠ If you came here for goggles specifically, the fuller range is elsewhere: safety goggles holds 16 Uvex products — more than this page does — including the tinted and OTG Stealth variants that are not filed here.

What is missing from this page — and we would rather say so

⚠ The Uvex Genesis S3200, a clear-lens Genesis with the Ultra-dura hard coat, is stocked but is not a member of this collection; it is filed under goggles, which it is not. So a page about Uvex safety glasses is missing one of the Genesis models while carrying five goggles that belong on another shelf. We have flagged both directions for correction. Until that happens, if you are comparing Genesis options, check clear lens safety glasses as well as this page — the S3200 is there.

The Genesis family is worth understanding as a family, because the names are close: the Genesis is the original wraparound, the Genesis XC is the extra-coverage version with a larger lens and dual-sided anti-fog, and the Genesis S3200 is the clear-lens Ultra-dura variant. Same frame lineage, three listings, and only two of them on this page.

Uvex anti-fog coating systems: Uvextreme vs Dura-Streme vs HydroShield

Uvex uses three proprietary anti-fog systems across its safety glasses and goggles lineup. Uvextreme is a permanent anti-fog coating applied to the lens surface — it's Uvex's most durable formulation for safety glasses, designed to withstand cleaning and minor abrasion better than standard AF coatings. Dura-Streme combines an anti-fog layer with a hard-coat for scratch resistance, making it the best choice for environments where both fogging and surface abrasion are concerns. HydroShield is primarily used on Uvex goggles and provides a hydrophobic coating that repels liquid rather than absorbing it. For safety glasses specifically, Uvextreme and Dura-Streme variants provide the most durable day-to-day anti-fog performance. The Genesis and Avatar are both available in Uvextreme AF variants. The Seismic and Tirade sealed glasses add a foam gasket to the anti-fog lens, addressing both fogging and perimeter infiltration simultaneously.

77 options, and two models where the dropdown is the real product

Across the fifteen listings there are 77 lens and frame combinations, and they are not evenly spread. Two models carry most of them:

• Hypershock — 19 options. Uvex sells it as a modular system: three frame colors against a lens set running clear, gray, amber, SCT Reflect-50, blue mirror, SCT blue and espresso polarized. ⭐ The espresso polarized option is the only genuinely polarized lens in this collection, and polarization is not the same as a dark tint — it cancels horizontally reflected glare off water, glass and sheet metal specifically. ⚠ It also makes some LCD displays hard to read, so if you spend the day on instruments, choose a different lens.
• Genesis XC — 15 options, and here the variant list is a coating selector rather than a color one: HydroShield, Uvextreme, Dura-Streme and Ultra-dura all appear as choices on the same clear lens. That means the most important decision on this product is made in the dropdown, and the four coatings behave differently enough that picking the default is a real choice rather than a neutral one.

A note on the Stealth goggles, if you go looking for them

⚠ Ten separate Stealth goggle listings exist across this site — S3960C, S3960D, S3960HS, S3961HS, S39610C, S3970D, S3970DF, a teal S3960, and two more under Amazon-generated handles. Several of those are the same goggle reached by different routes: one of the Amazon-handled listings carries the internal tag S3960HS, which is also a separate listing in its own right.

What this means practically is that comparing Stealth listings against each other will mislead you — differences in how thoroughly each was written read as differences in the product. The Stealth line itself is straightforward: one goggle body, an OTG version with more internal volume, and a choice among the three anti-fog coatings. Pick the coating and the OTG question, not the listing. We have flagged the duplicates for consolidation.

ANSI Z87.1+ and sealed safety glasses: when to use each

Eight of the ten safety glasses in this collection state the ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ designation. Two do not — the Seismic and the Genesis, whose listing reads "Z87" without the plus. The "+" is the high-velocity impact test rather than a formatting variation, so we report what each listing states and leave the rest to the marking on the frame. The standard Z87.1+ open safety glasses — Genesis, Millennia, Avatar, Protégé, Hypershock — provide impact and UV protection with an open frame. They are appropriate for flying particle hazards (grinding, chipping, sawing) and UV exposure. The Seismic (S0600) and Tirade (S4040) add a foam or rubber gasket around the perimeter of the lens, providing additional protection against dust, wind, and light chemical vapors that could enter around the frame edges. Neither model is a chemical splash goggle — for direct liquid splash hazard, use an indirect-vent goggle from the safety goggles collection. The Skyper (S1933X) uses an SCT-Orange lens that filters short-wave blue light — this is a specialized application for workers operating near lasers, UV sources, or computer displays, in addition to providing standard ANSI Z87.1+ impact protection. OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 governs eye protection requirements in general industry; 1926.102 for construction.

Our methodology: how this collection was compared

All fifteen listings were read against what each publishes — title, specification, product type and the full variant list — and counted rather than described: 10 safety glasses and 5 sealed goggles, 77 lens and frame options, 8 of the 10 glasses stating the ANSI Z87+ designation. We report the rating each listing states and do not upgrade a base Z87 claim into a Z87+ one — which is why the sentence that previously read "all Uvex safety glasses in this collection carry Z87.1+" now reads "eight of the ten". We also say what is missing: the Uvex Genesis S3200 is stocked but not a member of this collection, and five goggles are members that arguably should not be — both are flagged rather than papered over. Prices have been removed entirely, since affiliate prices go stale faster than a category page is updated. Standards context comes from OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 and the hazard-assessment requirement at 29 CFR 1910.132, with impact-test definitions from ANSI/ISEA Z87.1. We do not impact-test eyewear and hold no safety certification.

Why trust this comparison

WC Safety is an independent review site with no products of its own — every purchase link goes to Amazon and we earn an affiliate commission if you buy, at no extra cost to you. Honeywell does not pay for placement or ordering here and supplied nothing to us. That is why this page can tell you that a third of its own members are goggles rather than glasses, that one Genesis model is missing from it entirely, and that ten separate Stealth listings describe far fewer than ten actual goggles. What it does not buy you is testing — we have not worn these, and this is a comparison of published information with its gaps marked.

Frequently asked questions — Uvex safety glasses

Which Uvex anti-fog coating should I actually choose?

Match it to what ruins your last pair. Uvextreme if fogging is the problem and abrasion is not — it is the most effective anti-fog of the three and the least scratch-tolerant. Dura-Streme if both are problems, which on most construction and fabrication work they are: it pairs anti-fog with a hard coat and is the sensible default for dusty trades. HydroShield if liquid is landing on the lens — it sheds water rather than absorbing it, which is why Uvex puts it on goggles. ⚠ All three are coatings, and all three can be destroyed by the wrong cleaner. Alcohol, ammonia and solvent-based wipes strip anti-fog regardless of which system you bought; rinse with water and dry with a microfiber cloth.

What is the difference between Uvex safety glasses and Uvex safety spectacles?

Nothing — they are the same product under two regional names. "Safety spectacles" is the European term, used in EN 166 documentation and in Uvex's own literature from its German parent, while US workplaces and OSHA's 29 CFR 1910.133 say "safety glasses". ⚠ The names are interchangeable but the standards behind them are not: EN 166 and ANSI/ISEA Z87.1 test differently and are not equivalent. For US workplace use the marking to look for is Z87+ on the frame, not a CE mark.

Do sealed Uvex glasses stop dust better than a goggle?

No — they sit between open glasses and a goggle, and it is worth being precise about the gap. The Seismic and Tirade add a foam gasket to a glasses frame, which blocks the draft and most windborne grit that would otherwise come around the edge. They do not seal: the foam compresses and channels, and against fine airborne dust or any liquid splash a proper goggle is the only answer. ⭐ Where the gasketed glasses genuinely win is comfort over a full shift — they breathe far better than a goggle, so people actually keep them on, and eye protection that stays on the face outperforms better protection that gets pushed up onto a forehead.

Are Uvex and Honeywell the same company, and does it matter which name is on the box?

Honeywell owns the Uvex Safety brand for the North American market, which is why listings appear as "Uvex by Honeywell", "Honeywell Uvex" or plain "Uvex" — all three refer to the same product line and the naming tells you nothing about specification. ⚠ One genuine source of confusion: uvex safety group in Europe is a separate company from Honeywell's Uvex brand, and European uvex products are certified to EN 166 rather than ANSI Z87.1. If you are buying for a US workplace, the certification marking on the frame settles it regardless of which brand name appears on the listing.

Is Uvex the same as Honeywell?

Uvex is a brand owned and manufactured by Honeywell Safety Products. Honeywell acquired Uvex's safety products division and manufactures Uvex-branded safety eyewear alongside its other PPE brands including Howard Leight (hearing protection) and North (respirators). The Uvex brand name is retained because of its established reputation in safety eyewear. You may see products labeled "Uvex by Honeywell" — this is the same product line.

What is the Uvex SCT-Orange lens in the Skyper and what is it for?

SCT-Orange (Spectrum Control Technology Orange) is a Uvex lens tint that filters short-wavelength blue light while enhancing contrast in certain lighting conditions. It was originally developed for indoor shooting ranges to enhance target contrast, and is also used by workers exposed to high-intensity UV or blue-light sources. The Skyper with SCT-Orange lens is ANSI Z87.1+ rated for impact protection. It is not a substitute for laser safety eyewear in laser-hazard environments — laser eyewear must be rated for the specific laser wavelength and power level.

What is the difference between the Seismic and the Tirade sealed glasses?

Both the Seismic (S0600) and Tirade (S4040) are foam-sealed safety glasses that provide a closer face seal than open-frame safety glasses. The Seismic uses a soft foam gasket around the full perimeter of the lens; the Tirade uses a softer flexible rubber/foam combination that conforms more readily to facial contours. The Seismic is the heavier-duty sealed option; the Tirade is lighter and more comfortable for all-day wear. Neither model is a chemical splash goggle — they reduce but do not eliminate exposure from liquid splash or airborne dust infiltration from the top or sides.

Does the Uvex Astro OTG 3001 fit over large prescription frames?

The Astro OTG 3001 (S2500C) has a generous frame opening designed to accommodate most standard rectangular and oval prescription frames. Very large frames — particularly large full-rim or aviator-style frames — may not fit under the OTG opening without pressure on the prescription frame arms. Uvex recommends measuring prescription frame width against the OTG inner opening before ordering if frame size is borderline. The Astro OTG 3001 is one of Uvex's most popular OTG models for its combination of coverage and comfortable fit.

How durable is the Uvextreme anti-fog coating compared to standard coatings?

Uvex markets Uvextreme as a permanent anti-fog coating — it is designed to last the life of the lens under normal industrial use without degrading. Standard anti-fog coatings on budget safety glasses typically last 3–6 months with regular use and cleaning before performance degrades noticeably. Uvextreme coatings are designed to resist abrasion from wiping and cleaning better than standard hydrophilic coatings. To maximize coating life, clean with lens-safe spray and a microfiber cloth — paper towels and dry wiping abrade any lens coating over time.

Can Uvex safety glasses be used for shooting sports?

Yes. Uvex safety glasses are ANSI Z87.1+ rated, which meets the eye protection standard used in most shooting ranges and range safety programs. The Skyper with SCT-Orange lens is specifically popular among indoor range shooters because the orange tint enhances target contrast against typical range backgrounds. The Hypershock's wraparound frame also provides good protection against brass ejection and ricochets. For formal competitive shooting that specifies ANSI Z87.1+ as a minimum, all Uvex models in this collection qualify.

Are Uvex safety glasses suitable for healthcare environments?

Uvex safety glasses that meet ANSI Z87.1+ provide impact protection, but healthcare face protection requirements are typically governed by OSHA 29 CFR 1910.1030 (Bloodborne Pathogens) and facility infection control policies. For splash protection against blood and body fluids, a sealed goggle or face shield that meets ANSI Z87.1 for splash is required — open safety glasses allow fluid ingress from the top and sides. For low-splash-risk settings like labs or pharmacy with primarily flying particle or chemical drip risks, Uvex safety glasses may be sufficient based on your facility's hazard assessment.

Do all Uvex safety glasses include UV protection?

Yes. All polycarbonate safety glasses, including all Uvex models in this collection, block 99.9% of UVA and UVB radiation as a property of the polycarbonate material itself — no additional UV coating is required. This applies to both clear and tinted lenses. The SCT-Orange lens in the Skyper provides the same UV protection as standard clear polycarbonate while additionally filtering blue light wavelengths.