{"product_id":"uvex-avatar-safety-glasses","title":"UVEX Avatar Safety Glasses","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe UVEX Avatar is a mid-profile wraparound safety glass from Honeywell's UVEX safety products line, rated ANSI Z87.1+ and available in five lens\/frame color combinations at $12.19–$14.99. The Avatar provides HydroShield anti-fog coating on the anti-fog variants and standard SCT Reflect-50 lenses, targeting workers who need anti-fog performance or contrast-enhanced lenses in a solid mid-profile frame.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eConstruction and Materials\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Avatar features a wraparound polycarbonate lens in a co-polymer frame available in Blue\/Black and Black\/Black frame color combinations with contrasting lens configurations. Frame colors include Red\/Black and Blue\/Black. Lens options include Clear Anti-Fog (HydroShield), Gray Anti-Fog (HydroShield), Amber Anti-Fog (HydroShield), SCT Reflect-50 (standard non-AF), and Blue Mirror (standard non-AF). The HydroShield variants (S2870HS, S2851HS, S2852HS) include permanent anti-fog coating; the non-HS variants (S2864, S2873) do not.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eCompliance\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eANSI Z87.1+ rated for high-velocity and high-mass impact across all variants. Honeywell UVEX industrial safety products certification applies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePerformance Assessment\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Avatar performs as a reliable mid-profile wraparound with the HydroShield anti-fog advantage on the three anti-fog variants. The Amber Anti-Fog lens (S2852HS) enhances contrast in overcast outdoor and low-light conditions — a functional advantage for workers in dawn\/dusk operations, overcast outdoor work, and poorly-lit indoor environments where standard clear lenses reduce contrast. The SCT Reflect-50 addresses general outdoor bright conditions; the Blue Mirror provides glare reduction with a reflective finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eStrengths\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHydroShield anti-fog on three variants provides durable high-humidity fogging resistance\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmber Anti-Fog lens enhances contrast in overcast and low-light conditions\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eANSI Z87.1+ high-impact certification from Honeywell UVEX\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMulti-color frame options (Blue\/Black, Black\/Black, Red\/Black) provide aesthetic variety\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMid-profile lens provides good coverage without the larger footprint of wider-frame models\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eLimitations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNon-HS variants (SCT Reflect-50, Blue Mirror) do not include anti-fog treatment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLimited to five variants — narrower selection than Hypershock's 10-variant range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRecommended Use Cases\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eConstruction, manufacturing, utilities, and light industrial applications where ANSI Z87.1+ compliance is required alongside anti-fog protection or contrast-enhanced lenses. The Amber Anti-Fog variant suits dawn\/dusk outdoor work, overcast conditions, and indoor environments with minimal natural light. HydroShield variants are appropriate for high-humidity environments and high-exertion work where fogging is a persistent concern.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eVerdict\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe UVEX Avatar is a practical anti-fog safety glass option for workers who value the Amber lens contrast benefit or the HydroShield anti-fog performance in a mid-profile frame. Workers needing a wider range of lens tints should consider the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/uvex-hypershock-safety-glasses\"\u003eUVEX Hypershock\u003c\/a\u003e, which offers 10 variants including outdoor polarized and SCT Blue options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cdl\u003e\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat does the Amber lens do?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eAmber\/yellow tinted lenses filter blue light and enhance contrast in overcast, low-light, and hazy conditions. Workers in dawn\/dusk outdoor operations, overcast construction sites, and dimly-lit indoor environments find amber lenses improve object definition compared to clear or standard gray lenses in those specific conditions.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eAre all Avatar variants anti-fog?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eNo. The three HS-designated variants (S2870HS Clear, S2851HS Gray, S2852HS Amber) include HydroShield anti-fog coating. The S2864 SCT Reflect-50 and S2873 Blue Mirror do not include anti-fog treatment.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat ANSI rating does the Avatar carry?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eANSI Z87.1+ for high-velocity and high-mass impact across all five variants.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\n\u003cdt\u003eWhat is SCT Reflect-50?\u003c\/dt\u003e\n\u003cdd\u003eSCT Reflect-50 is a UVEX lens that reduces visible light transmission by approximately 50%, suited for general outdoor bright-condition work. It is equivalent in function to a standard smoke lens but uses UVEX's Spectrum Control Technology coating.\u003c\/dd\u003e\n\u003c\/dl\u003e","brand":"Uvex","offers":[{"title":"Blue\/Black \/ Clear Anti-Fog","offer_id":44109470466136,"sku":"S2870HS","price":14.79,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Black \/ Gray Anti-Fog","offer_id":44109471252568,"sku":"S2851HS","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black\/Black \/ Amber Anti-Fog","offer_id":44109471285336,"sku":"S2852HS","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red\/Black \/ SCT Reflect-50","offer_id":44109471318104,"sku":"S2864","price":12.19,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Blue\/Black \/ Blue Mirror","offer_id":44109471350872,"sku":"S2873","price":12.98,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0594\/1900\/0920\/files\/S2870HS__54461.1611153637.1280.1280_1024x_b25c3012-8da5-42dd-90b9-d8ca8e36bf96.jpg?v=1779008249","url":"https:\/\/wcsafety.com\/products\/uvex-avatar-safety-glasses","provider":"WC Safety","version":"1.0","type":"link"}