NoCry Clear Safety Glasses — ANSI Z87.1 Lightweight Wraparound
EDITORIAL REVIEW: 4.2/5 — WC Safety Review of the NoCry Clear, the lightweight clear wraparound for DIY and light work. Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published NoCry specifications...
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Editorial assessment by Steven Eaton, WC Safety editor, based on published NoCry specifications and category fit. We did not laboratory-test this product.
The NoCry Clear safety glasses are ANSI Z87.1-rated wraparound protective eyewear for DIY, home improvement, yard work, and light industrial applications. They pair a clear polycarbonate lens with UV protection and a lightweight wraparound frame with rubber-tipped temples for basic retention, offered in several two-tone frame color combinations — an accessible everyday and occasional-use safety glass for the home shop and the yard.
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Why the NoCry Clear is the everyday DIY pick
Not every task needs an industrial-grade frame — for cutting the lawn, running the table saw in the garage, or a weekend renovation, you want reliable impact protection that's light and cheap enough to keep in a drawer. The NoCry Clear is that: a Z87.1 wraparound with clear UV lenses, rubber-tipped temples, and a lightweight frame in a range of colors. For DIY, home improvement, and light work, it's an accessible everyday choice. Our full NoCry Clear review rates it 4.2/5, and the safety glasses buyer's guide covers when a light everyday frame is the right call.
Safety first: the NoCry Clear meets ANSI Z87.1 impact protection, but it is 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. It's positioned for DIY and light use; for heavy full-shift industrial hazards, a premium frame is the sturdier pick. 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 impact certification; a lightweight wraparound polycarbonate frame with a clear UV lens and rubber-tipped temples for basic retention; several two-tone frame colors plus a green-tinted variant; base model B07GB8Y11G. As nocry safety glasses go, the Clear is the everyday member — a genuine clear safety glasses build and a true lightweight safety glasses for DIY and light work.
Choosing your NoCry Clear variant
The lens is clear for indoor and general work from the clear-lens collection, with a green-tinted variant for a little glare cut. The clear-vs-smoke lens guide covers when a tint helps; the NoCry Clear has no dedicated anti-fog, so for humid work see the anti-fog guide and anti-fog collection, and for shifting light an indoor/outdoor lens from another model.
Where the NoCry Clear sits
NoCry offers this standard wraparound alongside its Over Eyeglasses OTG frame for prescription wearers. For a step up in full-shift industrial durability, brand lines like the 3M and MCR Safety collections offer adjustable fit and stronger anti-fog, and the best safety glasses 2026 roundup compares them. The eye protection collection covers the full category, including sealed goggles for heavier hazards.
Where it fits by job and crew orders
The light everyday frame suits DIY, yard work, and light industrial tasks — 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. 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 are the NoCry Clear safety glasses?
ANSI Z87.1-rated wraparound protective eyewear for DIY, home improvement, yard work, and light industrial use. They pair a clear polycarbonate UV lens with a lightweight wraparound frame and rubber-tipped temples, in several two-tone frame colors.
Is it ANSI Z87.1 rated?
Yes - the NoCry Clear meets the ANSI Z87.1 standard for impact eye protection, so it satisfies the requirement for most DIY, yard, and light industrial eye hazards.
What is the NoCry Clear best suited for?
DIY projects, home improvement, yard and lawn work, and light industrial or occasional-use tasks - jobs where you want reliable impact protection and UV in a light, comfortable frame without a premium build.
Does the clear lens block UV?
Yes - the clear polycarbonate lens provides UV protection while keeping full color perception, which suits indoor work and outdoor tasks where you don't want a dark tint.
What frame colors does it come in?
Several two-tone combinations including Black/Red, Black/Green, White/Red, White/Pink, and Black/Black, plus a green-tinted variant. Frame color is preference; the protection is the same across colors.
Do the rubber-tipped temples help?
Yes - the rubber-tipped temples add grip for basic retention, helping the lightweight frame stay put during active DIY and yard work, though it isn't an adjustable ratchet system.
How does it compare to the NoCry Over Eyeglasses?
The NoCry Clear is a standard wraparound for people who don't wear prescription glasses; the NoCry Over Eyeglasses is the OTG version that fits over your own glasses. Choose the Clear for a standard fit, the Over Eyeglasses if you wear Rx.
Is it over-the-glasses (OTG)?
No - the standard NoCry Clear is not an OTG frame. Prescription-glasses wearers should look at the NoCry Over Eyeglasses instead.
Is it enough, or do I need goggles?
The NoCry Clear protects against impact and debris from the front and sides. 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.
Is it good for occasional or heavy use?
It's positioned for DIY and occasional-to-light use. For heavy full-shift industrial wear, a premium frame with adjustable fit and stronger anti-fog will hold up better, but for around-the-house and light work the NoCry Clear is a practical value.
How do I care for the lenses?
Rinse grit before wiping and use a microfiber or lens-safe cloth; harsh cleaners haze polycarbonate. Retire the 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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