Uvex Genesis XC Safety Glasses — ANSI Z87.1+ Extra-Coverage, Dual-Sided Anti-Fog
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Uvex Genesis XC, the extra-coverage flagship with dual-sided anti-fog and adjustable fit. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published ...
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EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.6/5 — WC Safety Review of the Uvex Genesis XC, the extra-coverage flagship with dual-sided anti-fog and adjustable fit.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Uvex specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published Uvex specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The Uvex Genesis XC is the extra-coverage version of Honeywell's flagship Genesis safety spectacle — a wraparound single-piece polycarbonate lens that meets ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 dual certification and blocks 99.9% UV, in a larger frame with adjustable temples and an adjustable nosepiece at a light 22-gram weight. HydroShield anti-fog keeps the lens clear on coated variants (the HS suffix, as on the S3300HS), and the line spans many tints and coatings — the all-day industrial workhorse for workers who want maximum coverage and adjustable fit.
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Why the Uvex Genesis XC is the extra-coverage workhorse
When one model has to fit a whole crew and hold up all day, the details add up: the Genesis XC pairs a larger extra-coverage frame with adjustable temples and nosepiece so it fits a range of heads, keeps the weight to a light 22 grams, and carries HydroShield anti-fog on the coated variants so it stays clear under exertion or a respirator. Dual ANSI and CSA certification and 99.9% UV round it out. It's the flagship for maximum coverage without a goggle. Our full Uvex Genesis XC review rates it 4.6/5, and the safety glasses buyer's guide covers what makes a strong crew-supply frame.
Safety first: broad coverage helps, but the Genesis XC is impact-and-debris protection, not a sealed goggle — it is not rated against a chemical splash hazard, fine airborne dust, or vapor, which require sealed goggles or a face shield per your hazard assessment. Its welding-shade variants are for lower-radiation gas work only, never a substitute for a welding helmet during arc welding. Choose eyewear against measured hazards with the when-do-you-need-safety-glasses guide.
What the listing documents
From the published specs: ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 dual certification with 99.9% UV blocking; an extra-coverage wraparound single-piece polycarbonate frame with adjustable temples and nosepiece at a light 22-gram weight; HydroShield anti-fog on HS-suffix variants; a wide range of tints including SCT and welding-shade variants; base model S3300HS. As uvex safety glasses go, the Genesis XC is the flagship — a genuine large-fit, anti-fog safety glass.
Choosing your Genesis XC variant
Match the tint to the light, with anti-fog on the coated variants: Clear from the clear-lens collection for indoor and respirator work, Gray or 50% Gray for outdoor glare, Amber and SCT tints for contrast. The clear-vs-smoke lens guide settles the outdoor call, and the dual-sided anti-fog variants pair with the anti-fog guide and anti-fog collection. The welding-shade variants live in the welding collection.
Where the Genesis XC sits in the Uvex line
The Genesis XC is Uvex's extra-coverage flagship; the slim Protege is the low-profile option, the Avatar is the mid-profile all-rounder, and the Millennia is the classic economy wraparound. Prescription wearers take the Astro OTG. Browse the full Uvex safety glasses collection, and the best safety glasses 2026 roundup places the line against other brands.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The dual-certified extra coverage suits cross-border crews and all-day industrial work — the construction, manufacturing, and mechanics guides rank frames by task, and smaller-faced wearers should check the small-face guide and women's fit guide. Where the hazard exceeds impact — splash, dust, vapor — step to a sealed goggle from the safety goggles collection or the broader eye protection collection. For crew orders, quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account — volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations, with the walkthrough linked in our footer.
Reading the Z87 marking, and what it does not cover
Protective eyewear in the US is built to ANSI/ISEA Z87.1, and OSHA 1910.133 requires eye protection that meets it. The marking on the frame is the specification, and the important distinction is a single character: Z87 is basic impact, Z87+ is high impact — tested with a quarter-inch steel ball at 150 ft/s for spectacles. If the work throws anything, Z87+ is the line.
The suffixes narrow it further: D3 is splash and droplet, D4 dust, D5 fine dust. These matter because a spectacle cannot earn D3 — droplet protection needs a sealed goggle. Safety glasses are impact protection, not chemical splash protection, however wraparound the lens looks, and substituting one for the other is a common and consequential error.
A face shield is also secondary protection under 1910.133: it is worn over primary eye protection, never instead of it. And tint is not shade — a dark lens without a stated IR/UV shade number offers no rated protection against radiant energy.
Frequently asked questions
What is the Uvex Genesis XC?
The extra-coverage version of Honeywell's flagship Genesis safety spectacle - a wraparound single-piece polycarbonate lens meeting ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 dual certification, blocking 99.9% UV, in a larger frame with adjustable temples and nosepiece at a light 22-gram weight, with HydroShield anti-fog on coated variants.
What does the XC (extra-coverage) fit add?
A larger frame and lens than the standard Genesis, extending coverage across the upper, lower, and lateral fields - more protection area and a fit that suits larger faces or those who want maximum coverage without a goggle.
What anti-fog coating does the Genesis XC use?
Coated variants carry Honeywell’s HydroShield anti-fog — the HS suffix on the base model S3300HS. Honeywell does not publish a surfaces-of-application spec, so select by the coating named on your variant’s listing — key for humid, high-exertion, and respirator-plus-glasses work.
Is it ANSI Z87.1+ rated?
Yes - and more: the Genesis XC is dual-certified to ANSI Z87.1+ (US high-impact) and CSA Z94.3 (Canadian standard), plus it blocks 99.9% UV, so it meets requirements on both sides of the border.
Does it have adjustable fit?
Yes - adjustable temples and an adjustable nosepiece let you tune the fit across head sizes, which combined with the 22-gram weight makes it comfortable for full-shift wear.
What tints does the Genesis XC come in?
A wide range: Clear, Gray, 50% Gray, Amber, several SCT contrast tints, and welding-shade variants, across anti-fog and hard-coat options. Match the tint to your light and the coating to your humidity.
Can I use the welding-shade variants for arc welding?
No - the welding-shade variants (2.0 and 5.0) are for lower-radiation gas work and observation, not arc welding (MIG/TIG/stick), which requires a welding helmet with a much darker shade. Match any shade to the process using an OSHA/ANSI shade chart.
Is it over-the-glasses (OTG)?
No - the Genesis XC is not an OTG frame. Prescription-glasses wearers should look at the Uvex Astro OTG.
Is it enough, or do I need goggles?
The Genesis XC gives broad impact and debris coverage, but it does not seal against a chemical splash hazard, fine dust, or vapor - those need sealed goggles or a face shield. Match the eyewear to your hazard assessment.
Why is the Genesis XC a good crew-supply choice?
Dual certification, dual-sided anti-fog, adjustable fit across head sizes, a light 22-gram frame, and a broad tint range make one model work for a whole crew across conditions - simplifying stocking and compliance.
How do I care for the lenses?
Rinse grit before wiping and use a microfiber or lens-safe cloth; harsh cleaners degrade the anti-fog coating. Retire a lens once scratches enter your line of sight - a scratched safety lens no longer protects fully.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.
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Uvex
Model / SKU
S3300HS
Product Type
Safety Glasses
Price
$12.65 (Amazon)
Rating
4.2 / 5 — 28 Amazon ratings
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★★★★☆4.2 / 5· 28 ratings on Amazon
★★★★★
They don't fog!
I can't believe how well the Hydro Shield anti fog works! I sweat a lot, so it's difficult to wear safety glasses during the summer. These ones actually are usable.This version is not as scratch resistant, but I don't care because of how well they resist fogging.
Verified Purchaser · January 9, · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★☆☆
They're good for a while
I wear them everyday and I love them, the only problem I had was after a year the nose piece and most of the rubber overloading started to come off
Verified Purchaser · November 2 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★☆
they don't fog
Hydroshield works great, won't fog up even on humid summer days in the southeast US (VA/NC). adjustability is nice, but the lenses are rather heavy, so sometimes they want to slide off my face (i have a small head)
Verified Purchaser · February 1 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★★★★
Great anti-fog
I bought these for use in a hospital with surgical facemask or N95. The anti-fog works great. Every other type of goggle or safety glasses I had tried in the past would fog up like crazy. I can occasionally get a tiny bit of fog with these but they are easily the best I've used. I would definitely recommend the hydroshield coating.
Verified Purchaser · August 4, · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
★★☆☆☆
Muy grandes se caen a cada rato cuando se trabaja con la cabeza mirando hacia el piso,no Los valeria a comprar
Verified Purchaser · July 2, 20 · ✓ Amazon Verified Purchase
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Uvex Genesis XC?
The extra-coverage version of Honeywell's flagship Genesis safety spectacle - a wraparound single-piece polycarbonate lens meeting ANSI Z87.1+ and CSA Z94.3 dual certification, blocking 99.9% UV, in a larger frame with adjustable temples and nosepiece at a light 22-gram weight, with dual-sided Uvextreme anti-fog.
What does the XC (extra-coverage) fit add?
A larger frame and lens than the standard Genesis, extending coverage across the upper, lower, and lateral fields - more protection area and a fit that suits larger faces or those who want maximum coverage without a goggle.
What is dual-sided Uvextreme anti-fog?
Uvex's permanent anti-fog applied to both lens surfaces, so it resists fogging far longer than a single-side treatment - key for humid, high-exertion, and respirator-plus-glasses work.
Is it ANSI Z87.1+ rated?
Yes - and more: the Genesis XC is dual-certified to ANSI Z87.1+ (US high-impact) and CSA Z94.3 (Canadian standard), plus it blocks 99.9% UV, so it meets requirements on both sides of the border.
Does it have adjustable fit?
Yes - adjustable temples and an adjustable nosepiece let you tune the fit across head sizes, which combined with the 22-gram weight makes it comfortable for full-shift wear.
What tints does the Genesis XC come in?
A wide range: Clear, Gray, 50% Gray, Amber, several SCT contrast tints, and welding-shade variants, across anti-fog and hard-coat options. Match the tint to your light and the coating to your humidity.
Can I use the welding-shade variants for arc welding?
No - the welding-shade variants (2.0 and 5.0) are for lower-radiation gas work and observation, not arc welding (MIG/TIG/stick), which requires a welding helmet with a much darker shade. Match any shade to the process using an OSHA/ANSI shade chart.
Is it over-the-glasses (OTG)?
No - the Genesis XC is not an OTG frame. Prescription-glasses wearers should look at the Uvex Astro OTG.
Is it enough, or do I need goggles?
The Genesis XC gives broad impact and debris coverage, but it does not seal against a chemical splash hazard, fine dust, or vapor - those need sealed goggles or a face shield. Match the eyewear to your hazard assessment.
Why is the Genesis XC a good crew-supply choice?
Dual certification, dual-sided anti-fog, adjustable fit across head sizes, a light 22-gram frame, and a broad tint range make one model work for a whole crew across conditions - simplifying stocking and compliance.
How do I care for the lenses?
Rinse grit before wiping and use a microfiber or lens-safe cloth; harsh cleaners degrade the anti-fog coating. Retire a lens once scratches enter your line of sight - a scratched safety lens no longer protects fully.
How do I order for a crew?
Quantity purchasing runs through a free Amazon Business account - volume pricing, PO numbers at checkout, and tax-exempt eligibility for qualifying organizations. The bulk-ordering walkthrough is linked in our site footer.