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THE OUTDOOR PAIR.

FITS 95%
OF ADULT FACES
Try them for 30 days, free return if they don't fit.

Tinted lens. Blackout frame. The pair you wear when the sun's out and the work isn't done.

  • TINTED LENS FOR OUTDOOR GRAFT
  • Anti-fog coating that actually lasts
  • Anti-scratch coating built for site abuse
  • Certified to EN ISO 16321:2022

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RATED BY THE TRADE

75+ verified Trustpilot reviews. 4.7★ average. Real tradespeople, real jobs.

Excellent 4.7/5

CUT THE BRIGHTNESS. KEEP THE STANDARD.

Most "site sunglasses" aren't certified. Most certified safety glasses aren't tinted. This pair is both.

The Blackout Tinted pair is the pair you should've had ages ago. EN ISO 16321 certified — proper safety glasses — with a tint that handles full UK summer sun. Anti-fog so they resist steaming up. Anti-scratch so they survive the toolbag.

ONE PAIR. EVERY JOB.

Four reasons these certified safety glasses are on all day.

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ANTI-FOG

The coating that means you can still see what you're cutting after lunch break.

ANTI-SCRATCH

Polycarbonate lens with anti-scratch coating. Drops, dust, the bottom of the tool bag — fine.

STAYS ON ALL DAY

Lightweight black frame, soft grip, zero pressure points. The pair you'll forget you're wearing.

TAKES THE HIT

Certified to EN ISO 16321-1:2022. So your eyes don't have to.

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BUILT BY A SPARKY. FOR THE TRADE.

I'm Fraser. Manchester electrician, ten years on the tools, and for most of those years I wore whatever clear safety glasses the merchant had on the shelf. Foggy. Scratched. Looked like science fair safety goggles. The black frame clear pair is the everyday workhorse — the one I reach for when I'm doing a first fix and need to see properly, indoors, all day. Anti-fog that holds up. Anti-scratch that survives the van. Looks like proper kit.

Got a question? Email fraser@trade-shades.com — that's actually my inbox.

WORN ON SITE. EVERY DAY.

From roofers to electricians who switch between lofts and ladders — the Clear Pairs are built for tradespeople who work everywhere.

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Tradesperson working at a bench saw wearing Trade Shades clear lens safety glasses

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Send us a snap of you wearing yours or tag @thetradeshades for 20% off your next pair. We'll feature the best ones right here.

ONE FRAME. EVERY LENS.

Different jobs, different light. Pick the lens built for yours.

Trade Shades black frame clear lens safety glasses on a white background

CLEAR

Indoor work, dusty lofts, late finishes. The go-to pair. From £24.99

Trade Shades black frame tinted lens safety glasses on a white background

TINTED

Bright days, outdoor jobs, summer site work. From £24.99

Trade Shades black frame ice blue polarised safety glasses — three-quarter angle view showing side shield and Trade Shades branding

POLARISED

Cuts glare off metal, glass, and bonnets. Driving home included. From £39.99

Gun Grey - Photochromic Lens - Trade Shades

PHOTOCHROMIC

Clear inside. Tinted outside. One pair, every job, no swapping. From £44.99

THE SPEC

The numbers, the materials, the certifications. Nothing hidden.

Frame & Lens Material

Lightweight Polycarbonate, optical-grade polycarbonate lenses

Weight

Under 67g

Side Shields

Integrated & impact-rated

Coatings

Anti-fog + anti-scratch as standard. Still 99.9% UV400

Certification

EN ISO 16321-1:2022

Fit

95% of adult faces

Questions, answered.

The honest answers to what tradespeople ask before they buy.

Are these actually certified safety glasses? +

Yes. Trade Shades are certified to EN ISO 16321-1:2022 — the current UK standard for personal eye protection. Worn legally on UK sites. Independently impact-tested.

Will they fit my face? +

The frame is one size and fits 95% of adult faces — designed in Manchester after months of prototyping on real tradespeople. If they don't fit, send them back within 30 days for a full refund. No hassle, no questions.

Do they actually stop fogging? +

The clear, tinted and photochromic lens have a bonded anti-fog coating built into the lens — not a spray that wears off. It dramatically reduces fogging in the loft, the kettle queue, and the cold morning van. No safety glasses are completely fog-proof in extreme conditions, but Trade Shades handle real-world site conditions far better than cheap site specs.

How tough are the lenses? +

Optical-grade polycarbonate, certified impact-rated under EN ISO 16321-1:2022. The lens is engineered to take a flying offcut, a stray chip, or a knock from a tool. The anti-scratch coating means they hold up to site abuse for months, not days.

What if I don't like them? +

30-day no-quibble returns. Wear them on real jobs. If they're not right — fit, comfort, look — send them back for a full refund. We pay return postage on UK orders.

How fast do they ship? +

In stock now. Order before 12pm for same-day dispatch. Free UK shipping on orders over £40. Standard delivery is 2–3 working days.

More questions answered here... +

Q: Can I wear them with a respirator or dust mask?
Yes. The slim profile and integrated side shields sit comfortably with most respirators, dust masks, and ear defenders.

Q: Are they over-glasses (can I wear them over prescription glasses)?
No — these are designed to be worn on their own.

Q: Do I need different pairs for indoor and outdoor work?
Not necessarily. The Photochromic Pair transitions from clear indoors to tinted in the sun, so one pair covers both. Or grab a 2-pack — Clear + Tinted — and switch when the light changes.

Q: What's the difference between Red and Blue polarised?
Red polarised cuts glare off metal, glass, and bonnets — best for driving and reflective sites. Blue polarised gives sharper contrast in extreme brightness — better for snow, water, and high-glare outdoor jobs.

Q: How do I clean them?
The included pouch doubles as a lens cloth. For deeper cleans, warm water and a drop of mild washing-up liquid. Don't use solvents, paint thinners, or paper towels — they'll strip the coatings.

A bit more about trade shades.

Side Shields

Side Shields

Integrated side shields protect from lateral projectiles.

Anti-Fog

Anti-Fog

Resistant coating tested during our EN ISO 16321-1 certification process.

Stylish

Stylish

Designed to be worn, all-day comfort, style based on popular designer sunglasses brands.

Trade Shades branded black microfibre drawstring pouch for storing and cleaning safety glasses

Free Items

Receive a free Microfibre cloth bag, included with EVERY pair of Trade Shades. Store, protect and clean.

STOP SWAPPING SHADES

Try them on, you have 30 days. If they're not the safety specs you've been waiting for — send them back. Full refund, no questions. You've got nothing to lose except foggy lenses and a sore nose bridge.

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STOP SWAPPING SHADES

Try them on, you have 30 days. If they're not the safety specs you've been waiting for — send them back. Full refund, no questions. You've got nothing to lose except foggy lenses and a sore nose bridge.

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Robert Lea

Amazing safety glasses, so comfy and these have been perfect for the summer and sunny days! Looking forward to the ones that change in the light now.

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MR CAMERON SMITH

Yeah great pair of glasses, don't fog up easily like cheap ones, pretty scratch resistant. doing good

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Anonymous

Great shades have been using them recently!

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Samuel Ward

Got the clear ones as well as the black ones. Both are great. Better than anything else out there.

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Mark

Really good heavy duty safety glasses they’re great