Hard shell. Zip-up. Carabiner clip. The case that lives on your tool belt so your shades don't live at the bottom of your bag.
Rugged 1800D Oxford
Tough, durable outer material designed for tough environments.
HARD SHELL
CARABINER CLIP
SOFT-LINED
THE HARD CASE.
- HARD SHELL — SURVIVES THE TOOL BAG
- ZIP-UP — KEEPS DUST AND DEBRIS OUT
- CARABINER CLIP — FITS ANY BELT OR BAG
- SOFT-LINED INTERIOR — NO SCRATCHES
One Case
from
£4.99
2 Cases
£3.99 each
£7.98
£9.98
3 Cases
£3.49 each
£10.47
£14.97
30 day money-back guarantee.
Wear them. Test them. Refund if they're not right.
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RATED BY THE TRADE
49+ verified Trustpilot reviews. 4.8★ average. Real tradespeople, real jobs.
Very comfortable
Very comfortable and they look good. Happier wearing them than my old basic safety glasses
Really nice safety glasses
Really nice safety glasses worth the extra cost, me & my workmate Andy are both running a clear & polarised pair each, recommending them to everyone we speak too!
A cut above the rest!
Fraser was great handling my support ticket — super speedy. Really pleased with the quality of these glasses. Premium price, premium look and feel.
Great quality!
Great quality, stylish design, feel comfortable to wear.
Great products
Great products, I'm terrible for not wearing safety glasses and then complaining about dust in my eyes later in the day, but these look and feel great so they just get left on all day.
Great innovative product
As a plumber I use them all the time for chasing out walls and it stops all the little bits of thermite block going in my eyes and they haven’t seemed to scratch yet
Good quality
These glasses are really comfortable and very sturdy and they obviously look much better than most safety glasses on the market.
Best safety glasses I've ever used!
Great quality, extremely comfortable, 100% would recommend
Outstanding glasses and the best…
Outstanding glasses and the best customer service! Highly recommended!
BUILT TO protect.
The bits that matter, in plain English.
HARD SHELL
Sit on it, drop it, throw it in the van. The kit inside stays safe.
ZIP CLOSURE
Full-perimeter zip means no dust, no grit, no swarf getting near your lenses.
CARABINER CLIP
Metal carabiner clips to tool belts, bags, ladder loops, van hooks — anywhere.
SOFT LINING
Soft fabric inside means the lens isn't bouncing around against hard plastic.
Got a question? Email fraser@trade-shades.com — that's actually my inbox.
WORN ON SITE. EVERY DAY.
From sparkies to scaffolders, joiners to groundworkers — Trade Shades are showing up on jobs across the UK.
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FITS ALL TRADE SHADES.
The Shades Shell fits every Trade Shades Originals frame. Pair it with whichever lens you wear.
CLEAR
Indoor work, dusty lofts, late finishes. The go-to pair. From £24.99
TINTED
Bright days, outdoor jobs, summer site work. From £24.99
POLARISED
Cuts glare off metal, glass, and bonnets. Driving home included. From £39.99
PHOTOCHROMIC
Clear inside. Tinted outside. One pair, every job, no swapping. From £44.99
THE SPEC
The numbers, the materials, the certifications. Nothing hidden.
Shell
Hard 1800D Oxford EVA Outer
Lining
Soft Microfibre
Closure
Perimeter Zip
Clip
Black Metal Carabiner
Branding
White Woven Logo Label
Colour
Black
Questions, answered.
The honest answers to what tradespeople ask before they buy.
Are these actually certified safety glasses?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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?
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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...
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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 Shell.
Microfibre Inside
Smooth fabric inside to keep those new shades protected.
Handy Clip
The Carabiner Clip allows you to clip to your tool bag, backpack or tool belt.
Durable Protection
Rather than complain about safety glasses always being scratched - you could just protect them instead.
Still thinking?
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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EN ISO 16321-1 Certified
Free UK Shipping
30-Day Returns
Still thinking?
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.
ADD TO CART
EN ISO 16321-1 Certified
Free UK Shipping
30-Day Returns