Since 1888, Julbo has pushed the limits of technological innovation and optical quality. From its use of new lens materials such as NXT to its versatile lens technologies and lens treatments, Julbo continues to evolve performance optics. Julbo has emerged as a manufacturer of multi-sport eyewear for the elite outdoor athletes as well as mainstream users--eyewear that incorporates world-renowned optical quality with a new, bold sense of style.
Note: Category 4 lenses cannot be worn while driving.
Julbo warranties all sunglasses and goggles for the original owner against manufacturing defects for the lifetime of the product. Julbo maintains the sole right to determine what is a manufacturing default or failure.
Scope of Warranty: The warranty will be honored for the lifetime of the product for the original owner. The warranty applies to all types of manufacturing defects in materials and workmanship. This does not cover normal wear & tear, sunglasses or goggles that are stolen, lost, dropped, crushed, scratched, run over, chewed by human, pet or wild animal or other damage that is caused by the consumer. This warranty extends only to residents of the United States.
Repair Policy: Julbo will make every effort to make repairs as per customers’ request. Requested repairs that are not covered under the Julbo Lifetime Warranty Policy will be performed at the cost of the parts replaced. Please note: Replacement parts for our current and most popular models are also available for purchase at www.julbousa.com/parts/.
Returns and repairs may take up to three weeks.
Our goal is to get your Julbo's back to you as quickly as possible. Doing the following will help us make that happen:
· Include a printed copy of the Warranty Form, filled out is even better!
· Clean your Julbos as best you can. If they gross us out, we'll probably just send them back to you.
Ship to:
Julbo Returns
296 Avenue D; Ste 10
Williston, VT 05495
Julbo Collections:
Wintersport Goggle Collection
Julbo is acknowledged by mountain pros as an expert in alpine sports eyewear. Julbo has designed goggles to meet the demanding needs of serious winter enthusiasts in the mountain providing the best visibility and comfort in any conditions. The new 2009 collection addresses all ski and snowboard enthusiasts: from the astro perfectly designed to fit he young riders to the high tech revolution featuring the photochromic Zebra lens.
Julbo is acknowledged by mountain pros as an expert in alpine sports eyewear. Julbo has designed goggles to meet the demanding needs of serious winter enthusiasts in the mountain providing the best visibility and comfort in any conditions. The new 2009 collection addresses all ski and snowboard enthusiasts: from the astro perfectly designed to fit he young riders to the high tech revolution featuring the photochromic Zebra lens.
Unlike an adult, the child's crystalline lens contains hardly any protective pigments. It is completely transparent with a very large pupil The eye thus receives a very large amount of harmful solar rays. The eye only benefits from its full protection potential after the age of 25! Unprotected exposure to solar rays thus cuts into the eye's capital and may cause irreversible lesions of ocular tissue. Impeccable and permanent protection of children's eyes is thus more than essential message to be conveyed but rather a genuine public health challenge. An expert in solar protection in extreme environments, Julbo has always dedicated the best of its top protection lenses for children with highwrap frames suited to their face and head shape.
Eco Friendly Designs:
RILSAN®, a high performance substainable and bio-based polymer, used on over 75% of our sunglasses.JULBO has been using this advanced material for several years because of its environmental qualities and technical benefits.
ADVANCED BIO-BASED MATERIALS THAT COMBINE KEY PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS
- LIGHTNESS
- FLEXIBILITY
- DURABILITY
SUSTAINABLY PRODUCT MATERIALS FROM A SUSTAINABLY FARMED FEEDSTOCK:
- No competition with food/feed & no deforestation
- Grow on low quality soil taking advantage of regional monsoon rains
- Beans are crushed to make ≈45% oil and 55% sold as fertilizer
- Reducing by 46% the biogenic carbon impact
Julbo Lens Color Description
All Julbo lenses belong to optical class 1 and guarantee 100% protection against UVA, B and C.
Special treatments: Julbo is an expert in solar protection for high -risk environments and develops highly specific treatments for each condition of use.
Protection Classes (CE standards)
Protection or category index | % of visible light transmitted | Tips for use |
0 | 80% to 100% | cloudy days |
1 | 43% to 80% | partly sunny days |
2 | 18% to 43% | sunny days |
3 | 8% to 18% | high altitude/bright days |
4 | 3% to 8% | high altitude/bright days--cannot be used driving--too dark and is not safe |
Lens Materials:
Check out the Julbo Lens selector here.
Picture of color | Color | Lens Material | Recommended uses: | Tips for use and treaments | % of visible light transmission | Protection Index |
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Alti Arc 4 | ARC Mineral Glass | Mountain, water and bright sun. Not recommended for driving. | High altitude/Bright sun--cannot be used driving Anti-reflection treatment and Active Brown-out and Flash Mirror | 7% | 4 |
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Spectron 0 Clear Sight | Polycarbonate | Cloudy Conditions | low light | 91% | 0 |
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Spectron 3+ | Polycarbonate | Mountain, water, bright sun. Light yet offering good shock resistance, this multipurpose lens is suitable for all types of activity. Protection category: 3. Smoked or brown tint + mirror (mirror color varies by style) | Sunny. Flash finish. | 12% | 2 |
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Spectron 4 | Polycarbonate | Mountain, water, bright sun. Not recommended for driving. Cat. 4 lens with flash finish and AR coating. Recommended for all sports where sunlight is exceptionally bright. Anti-reflective coating: reduces eyestrain by eliminating reflective glare. Flash finish: improves filtration of visible light by applying a mirror effect to the lens. Blocks sunlight and increases the filter effect. Brown tint: accentuates relief. | High altitude/sunny. Anti-fog coating (except on baby version). Flash finish. | 5% | 4 |
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Polarized 3/3+ | Polycarbonate | Mountain, water and bright sun. Suitable for all types of sea or mountain sport, eliminating glare on all surfaces. Smoked or brown tint. | High altitude/sunny--Flash treament on 3+ lenses | 12% 11% (3+) |
3 |
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REACTIV Performance 0-3 | Photochromic (NTS) + Anti-fog Coating + Oil-repellent coating (external side) | Good for mountain, water, sun and night | Varies (8 to 85%) | 0 to 3 | |
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REACTIV Performance 1-3 (Zebra Light) | NXT | Photochromic (NTS) + Anti-fog Coating + Oil-repellent coating (external side) | Good for moutains, water, sun | Varies (17 to 75%) | 1 to 3 |
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REACTIV Performance 2-4 (Zebra) | NXT | mountain biking, trail biking, running, climbing, skiing, riding and other outdoor sports. Not recommended for driving. Wide photochromic range (cat.2 to 4). > Fast activation speed: changes from category 2 to 4 in 22 seconds. > SHR (Super High Reactive): the lens is even more reactive and gets lighter faster. > Exceptional anti-fog coating: no condensation, maximum longevity. > External oil-repellent coating: prevents marking. > Gold/brown tint: excellent light receptivity and protection. |
High altitude/sunny--Photochromic (light changing). Antifog treated. The Zebra® photochromic lens darkens or lightens depending on the light’s intensity. Anti-fog coating. | Varies (7 to 42%) | 2 to 4 |
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REACTIV Performance 1-3 (Zebra Light Red) | NXT | Photochromic: the lens gets darker or lighter to match changing light conditions (cat. 1 to 3) whatever the temperature. - > Exceptional anti-fog coating: no condensation, maximum longevity. -> External oil-repellent coating: prevents marking and facilitates water runoff. -> Red tint: accentuates contrast for better reading of the terrain. -> Blue flash effect when activated. | Cat. 1 to 3 photochromic, anti-fog lens. Adapts to different light conditions throughout the day by accentuating contrast of the terrain. Recommended for mountain biking, Nordic skiing, trail running, etc. | Varies (13% to 72%) | 1 to 3 |
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REACTIV High Mountain 2-4 (Cameleon) | NXT | Active sports. Mountain, desert and snow. Cannot be used driving. Cat. 2 to 4 photochromic lens. > Polarized: eliminates glare for better reading of relief. > NTS: Non Temperature Sensitive: reaction times are not temperature-dependent. > Exceptional anti-fog coating: no condensation, maximum longevity. > External oil-repellent coating: prevents marking. > Brown tint: accentuates relief. | High altitude/sunny--Photochromic (light changing). and polarized. Brown based for increased contrast. Anti-fog treated. Cannot be used driving | Varies (5 to 20%) | 2 to 4 |
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REACTIV Nautic 2-3 (Octopus) | NXT | Water sports. Cannot be used driving. | Photochromic (light changing) and polarized. Gray based for neutral color perception. Water shedding hydrophobic coating. Oil repellant makes it easier to clean and doesn't get fingerprints. | Varies (5 to 20%) |
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Designed for athletes and all types of terrain in any conditions, REACTIV photochromic transitional lens technology offers crystal clear optics and quickly adjusts to the prevailing light conditions for ultra-accurate vision, whatever the weather. With more than 130 years of development and experimentation in the most demanding sports, our REACTIV lenses offer the best photochromic optics on the market. With the widest photochromic range and fastest reaction time, there's nothing that beats our REACTIV lenses.
Manufactured using casting technology, they benefit from photochromic treatment throughout the body of the lens and we guarantee each lens with our a lifetime warranty. They offer outstanding performance in all technical criteria: reactivity speed, photochromic range, lens color, efficiency of the polarizing filter and special coatings to meet specific needs. REACTIV market-leading technology has resulted in 5 lenses adapted to different sports, and they can also be used in Rxtrem prescription sunglasses.
Optimum qualities for an organic lens while benefiting from a mineral glass manufacturing technique (very low-temperature casting). Its transparency and stability over time are exceptional (no cracking). It is ultra light, unbreakable and solvent-resistant.
Anti-fog > prevents condensation and garantees maximum longevity.
Anti-reflective > reduces eyestrain and eliminates interference glare.
Brunishing > improved filtration of visible light
Flash finish > improved filtration of visible light by producing a mirror effect on the lens.
Water-repellent > makes water slide over the lens and prevents hydrogen bonds forming between water molecules. Visibility is improuved
Oil-repellent coating > prevents finger marks, makes water slide over the lens and cleaning easier.
All Julbo lenses belong to optical class 1 and guarantee protection from UV A, B ans C rays.
Reactiv Performance 2-4
R
Reactiv Performance 1-3
Reactiv High Mountain
Reactiv All Around
Lens Color Picture | Lens Name | Features | Light Transmission | Category |
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Zebra | High altitude/sunny--Photochromic (light changing). Antifog treated. The Zebra® photochromic lens darkens or lightens depending on the light’s intensity. Anti-fog coating. | Varies (7 to 42%) |
2 to 4 |
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Zebra Light | Same as Zebra but doesn't go as dark (level 3) and gets lighter . Too dark of lens can reduce reaction time. Wide photochromic range (cat.2 to 4). > Fast activation speed: changes from category 2 to 4 in 22 seconds. > SHR (Super High Reactive): the lens is even more reactive and gets lighter faster. > Exceptional anti-fog coating: no condensation, maximum longevity. > External oil-repellent coating: prevents marking. > Gold/brown tint: excellent light receptivity and protection. | Varies (16 to 80%) | 1 to 3 |
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Camel | High altitude/sunny--Photochromic (light changing). and polarized. Brown based for increased contrast. Anti-fog treated. Cannot be used driving. Cat. 2 to 4 photochromic lens. > NTS: Non Temperature Sensitive: reaction times are not temperature-dependent. > Polarized: eliminates glare. > Exceptional anti-fog coating: no condensation, maximum longevity. > External oil-repellent coating: prevents marking. > Brown tint: accentuates relief. | Varies (5 to 20%) | 2 to 4 |
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Snow Tiger | All-weather performance. “Glare Control” filter for better reading of the terrain. Orange tint to improve contrast. Fire multilayer coating. By combining photochromic technology with glare protection, this photochromic lens allows all-mountain riders to ski with total confidence in both good and bad weather. With a tint that reacts to different light levels and a Glare Control filter, it promotes optimum reading of the terrain whatever the conditions. The effects of whiteout and snow surface glare are eliminated, while icy sections are easy to see. 57% polarization effect combats glare while remaining sufficiently light to allow good visibility. This makes the terrain easy to read in both good and bad weather.. | Varies (25% to 50%) | 2 to 3 |
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Zebra Light Red | Photochromic: the lens gets darker or lighter to match changing light conditions (cat. 1 to 3) regardless of the temperature. -> NTS: Non Temperature Sensitive. Temperature does not affect the speed or intensity of photochromic properties. - > Exceptional anti-fog coating: no condensation, maximum longevity. -> External oil-repellent coating: prevents marking and facilitates water runoff. -> Red tint: accentuates contrast for better reading of the terrain. | Varies (17% to 75%) | 1 to 3 |
Spectron 0 | Cat. 0 polycarbonate double or single lens. - Night use or very low light conditions in winter. - Use for summer sports such as mountain biking. - Anti-fog coating. - With or without flash finish. | 90% | 0 | |
Spectron 1 | Cat. 1 polycarbonate double lens for low light conditions or protection in summer sports. - Anti-fog coating. - Available with or without flash finish. | 49% | 1 | |
Spectron 2 | Cat. 2 single or double polycarbonate lens for use in mid-range light conditions / whiteout days. - Anti-fog coating. - Available with or without flash finish. | 2 | ||
Spectron 3 | Cat. 3 polycarbonate lens. Use in moderate to full sun, or in all outdoor activities in good conditions. - Anti-fog coating. - Available with or without flash finish. | 3 | ||
Spectron 4 | Cat. 4 polycarbonate lens. Use in total sunlight and conditions with strong glare. - Anti-fog coating. - Available with or without flash finish. | 5% | 4 | |
Julbo prescription lenses 3 ways:
Direct In with Cutouts:
For shields, the there are cut outs in the shield to allow for a prescription lens for each eye. Allows for higher prescription ranges. Can see the outline of where the prescription is, but matches the lens as close as possible with Julbo's proprietary lens technology like Reactiv and Spectron lenses.
RX Inserts:
Piece that carries the prescirpiton and snaps inside behind the sunglass lenses. Most economical option and allows high range of prescription.
Julbo Direct In:
The full lens of the glasses is made with prescription. Available for RX6 and RX8 frames. RX6 frames can accept higher prescriptions. RX8 are full wrap frames with limited prescription ranges. Made with Julbo's proprietary lens colors like Reactiv and Spectron.