In 1979, Gargoyles founder Dennis Burns revolutionized the entire industry by inventing Toric lens technology. Dennis noticed that flat sunglasses left eyes more exposed to the elements, while the curved lenses of the time caused visual distortion and eye strain. His cutting-edge innovation became the foundation of the brand: Gargoyles Performance Eyewear. In fact, the lens technology was so good that it was used by the U.S. Army for ballistic protection.
Now, over 40 years later, Gargoyles continues its trajectory of innovation, with sunglasses that not only meet but exceed strict ballistic specifications. All ANSI Z87.1+, Protection +, and Tactical + sunglasses also deliver optimal precision optics and polarization. By applying additional ANSI standards, Gargoyles achieves extremely high visual clarity and resolution while providing a true, distortion-free view.
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