5 8 0 P T E C H N I C A L I N F O R M AT I O N
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C-WALL COATING BENEFITS
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olecular Bonding - Rather than applying a layer of durable coating, C-WALL is fused during production
into the lens to create a chemical bond resulting in one unique material. This process also insures that the
protective molecules cover the lens surface perfectly which keeps contaminants from adhering to the lens.
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ydrophobic Properties - C-WALL repels water, sweat, and other liquids by offering a greater contact
angle of the water droplet. This results in a drop angle of 116 degrees which helps contaminants
wipe off effortlessly.
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leophobic Properties - C-WALL helps prevents smudges from fingertips, oil and other chemicals from
sticking onto the surface of the lens, which makes cleaning easier.
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uperior Scratch-Resistance - Costas C-WALL coating gives the 580P lens unsurpassed durability. Bayer
testing rates greater than 7 and steel wool testing showed no scratches in 300 cycles.
OTHER BENEFITS & FINDINGS
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I mpact-Resistance - 580P lenses pass ANSI Z80.3 and
ANSI Z87.1 high impact/velocity testing.
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ccurate Polarization - 580P lenses passed all tests
to ensure the polarized film is running at 180 degrees
with the lens to ensure proper polarizing functionality.
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P olarization Efficiency - 580P lenses are 99% effective
at blocking polarized light.
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L ens Color Options - 580P lenses are available in Gray,
Amber and Copper.
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C larity - Visual clarity exceeding 20 lines of definition
(standard is 20).
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T R U E 5 8 0 T E C H N O L O G Y, L I G H T W E I G H T,
IMPACT-RESISTANT AND COATED FOR DURABILITY
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C O S TA 5 8 0 L E N S E S
G O B E YO N D P O L A R I Z AT I O N
THE 580 REVOLUTION CONTINUES
WITH OUR NEW 580P
I N T R O D U C I N G C - W A L L™ C O A T I N G
DURABILITY IS BAKED INTO EVERY LENS
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When we introduced 580 lenses almost ten years ago, we knew we had a hit on our
Costa 580P (polycarbonate) lenses are our latest, greatest achievement. When we
We call C-WALL a coating, but it’s really much more than that. It is technology
hands. The reviews were amazingly positive and it’s only snowballed since then.
introduced 580 technology in glass, we immediately began being asked when we’d
that is literally part of the lens. We found a way to fuse the durable components
Today, we have no hesitation saying that Costa 580s are the clearest sunglass
offer a polycarbonate version. “As soon as it’s possible”, was our response. Truth is,
with the lens. So rather than a separate layer applied to the lens, it’s baked
lenses on the planet and when someone puts a pair on, they literally see what
we weren’t about to put out a polycarbonate 580 lens until we found a material that
into the lens chemically, the lens and the ‘coating’ are one in the same for
we mean. Nobody else has this technology and we’ve got the patents (6,604,824,
would allow us clarity and durability worthy of Costa. After more than two years of
durability through and through.
6,334,680 and 7,506,977) to prove it. Here’s what makes Costa 580s so unique.
testing and refinement, we nailed it. And when people try on a pair, they’ll see that
our patience paid off. Here are the nuts and bolts of our newest technology-rich lens.
KILLS YELLOW LIGHT
Yellow light occurs at 580 nanometers and it’s really hard on your eyes because it creates ‘visual
noise.’ Only Costa’s patented 580 technology blocks this yellow light and with it the appearance
TRUE 580 TECHNOLOGY
of haze and blur, because we own the patents.
Just like Costa 580G, our new Costa 580P lenses block yellow light, boost red and green light, and
increase polarizing efficiency. They are the clearest lenses on the planet.
ENHANCES REDS, GREENS AND BLUES
Because the lenses block yellow light, they boost the amounts of reds, greens and blues naturally.
This creates enhanced contrast, which is key for any activity where visual acuity is at a premium.
WHAT WILL OUR CONSUMERS
WANT TO KNOW ABOUT?
LIGHTWEIGHT
The reason people love polycarbonate lenses in their sunglasses is first and foremost because
they’re lightweight. With the introduction of 580P, they can now get Costa 580 clarity in a pair of
sunglasses that are so lightweight they might forget they’re even on.
UBER-EFFICIENT POLARIZATION
Not all polarized sunglasses are created equal. Costa 580 technology actually boosts the
polarization efficiency of the lens.
I M PA C T- R E S I S TA N T
We know the type of people who wear Costas and we know the type of things they spend their time
doing. Costa 580P lenses have been tested to meet or exceed the rigorous impact standards set
forth by the American National Standards Institute, including ANSI Z80.3 and ANSI Z87.1.
DURABLE
These cool-hued wonders had every thing popping in sharpedged detail, made clearer still by polarization, which killed
glare. And with no weird color shift, the neutral tone made
t h e m q u i c k a d j u s t e r s f o r f r e q u e n t o n /o f f s i t u a t i o n s .
- OUTSIDE
BUYER’S GUIDE
SUMMER 2010
“Most of the work that I do these days is
very intensive, looking at colors and contrast
and being able to separate fish and targets
b o t h i n t h e w a t e r a n d i n t h e a i r. T h e s e 5 8 0 l e n s e s
e l i m i n a te g l a r e a n d e n h a n c e c o n tr a s t a n d c o l o r,
letting me see every thing so much better at the end
o f t h e d a y. T h e r e i s v i r t u a l l y n o n e o f t h e e y e f a t i g u e
c o m m o n t o o u t d o o r e n v i r o n m e n t s .”
- JOSÉ WEJEBE
PROFESSIONAL
S A LT WAT E R A N G L E R
For the 580P lens we developed a proprietary coating called C-WALL. The C-WALL coating is a
molecular bonding process with an oleophobic, hydrophobic hard coating that repels water, oil,
dust and scratches. Our customers work hard and play hard, and 580P is ready.
OIL-RESISTANT
DUST-RESISTANT
WATER -RESISTANT
against finger smudges,
sunscreen, marine
products and skin oils.
against stuff like blowing
beach sand and dust on
the backroads.
against boat spray, rain,
surf spray, sweat and
splashes from big fish.