Costa Glass Vs Plastic

Anon58814 january 4 2010.

Costa glass vs plastic.

Like the glass variant the plastic variant of costa del mar also has the 400 and 580 variant but suffixed with p which stands for plastic. The 400p variant of costa del mar is a complete uv blocker and thus provides maximum protection. Sent them to costa and fr 90 i got plastic replacement lenses. With nearly 300 models available costa del mar sunglasses offer styles that work for every customer.

Costa 580 glass technology. Costa polycarbonate lenses are both more cost effective and more durable without sacrificing clarity. Tue sep 30 2008 7 57 pm. Other than the weight factor the advantages to glass are considerable in terms of vision and durability.

If your costa pair has a prescription on them a costa logo will show before the 580 or a c followed by the 580 on different models. The 580p variant comes with the mentioned features and qualities with extra layer of protection which repels oil water scratches and dust. Costa s glass lenses will excel flawlessly in situations that require ultimate clarity. The other main difference is that most.

It is 100 polarized and thus gives superior clarity. When buying your new pair of costa sunglasses its key to understand the differences between their glass and polycarbonate lenses. Ever notice that the highest quality. This article is really bogus.

Laser etched lens with a c or costa logo. Plastic vs glass has nothing to do with this. By woodrowbr thu sep 13 2012 11. The differences between glass or plastic lenses aside the glasses come in classic and contemporary looks and top of the line materials.

Costa del mar s 580p models are the highest quality plastic lens sunglasses on the market. Costa glass lenses with 580 technology will have a 580 etched on the top left of the lens to prove that they are real. It is very durable and is also impact resistant. 580g glass costa sunglasses.

My costa glass lenses fell from my head to floor. Costa del mar glass lense vs polycarbonate lenses 1813743. When choosing between glass and plastic lenses it is important to recognize the main differences between the two. All costa lenses have 100 uv blockage for maximum protection and 100 polarization to kill reflected glare.

Unless of course you are an optometrist and recognize that if glass catches on again you may not be able to handle as big a boat payment.