What is NIRTECH® and Why Is It Different Than Other Sunglasses?

We use sunglasses every day, and maybe we only understand that we don’t want the sun to bleach our eyes. However, most of the sunglasses only protect against UV rays since it’s the most commonly known sun-emitted rays. There is also NIR, the near-infrared light that generates invisible heat that can cause our eyes to get strained and discomfort. Thus, NINES® creates its own lens with patented technology designed to block not just UV, but also near-infrared (NIR) light.

Standard lenses of polarized sunglasses only block the UV light, but still let the heat generated from NIR pass through the lens and cause fatigue and discomfort after long wearing time. But NIRTECH® is designed to ease the NIR.

As the NIRTECH® lens only has a 7.2% transmission rate compared to a typical polarized lens, which has a 33.3%, it is much lower and gives stronger filtering and reduced light intensity.

Then we look at the visible transmission rate, NIRTECH® has 11.6% compared to a typical lens, which only has 9.3%. This makes NIRTECH® the best choice for balanced protection to allow clearer, optimized vision while still blocking glare. Its design is to give better vision not only for anglers, but for everyday customers to use, like driving or working under the sun.

The next is our absorption rate for near-infrared, which is harmful the longer you expose yourself to the sun. With NIRTECH®, our absorption rate is 1.1429. Let’s compare with other competitors, the average typical polarized lens only absorbs 0.4779, a relatively low absorption rate with weak filtering of infrared radiation.

So why does this NIR matter for our eyes? NINES® first approach to anglers, our professional fisherman audience that usually spends a long day on the water. They face constant glare and heat due to their activities. NIRTECH®, which reduces heat and eye fatigue, can help them improve focus and give anglers better performance to spot fish beneath the surface.

With all the professional collaboration, the NIRTECH® also designs perfectly for everyday usage, such as your daily commute, outdoor sports, and even fits into your lifestyle.

NIRTECH® isn’t just another polarized lens; it’s the next-gen eye protection eyewear. We design the best-fitted every day sunglasses for professional and daily users, from what others miss. From fishing in the lake to daily commutes, NIRTECH® gives you the best clarity, comfort, and confidence in every moment.

Discover the NIRTECH® polarized sunglasses from NINES®.