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The lanyard.

Adjustable cord. Fits every Trade Shades pair.

  • FITS EVERY TRADE SHADES FRAME
  • ADJUSTABLE LENGTH — TIGHTEN OR LOOSEN
  • LIGHTWEIGHT — YOU FORGET IT'S THERE
  • INSURANCE AGAINST LOSING YOUR KIT

One CORD

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£2.99

2 CORDS

£2.49 each

£4.98 £5.98

3 CORDS

£2.19 each

£6.57 £8.97
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49+ verified Trustpilot reviews. 4.8★ average. Real tradespeople, real jobs.

Excellent 4.8/5

GLASSES OFF ≠ GLASSES SAFE.

The fastest way to lose or trash a pair of safety glasses is to take them off and put them down "just for a minute."

BUILT FOR EVERY DAY.

The bits that matter, in plain English.

UNIVERSAL FIT

Fits every Trade Shades Originals frame. Clear, Tinted, Polarised, Photochromic.

ADJUSTABLE

Loose or tight. Slide the toggle to set the length. Tight enough to grip, loose enough to wear.

LIGHTWEIGHT

You forget it's there. Designed to disappear once you've got it on. No drag, no swing, no fuss.

GRIP END CAPS

Won't slip off. Rubber-style end caps that grip the temples of your shades and don't let go.

I'VE LOST ENOUGH PAIRS.

I'm Fraser. Manchester electrician, ten years on the tools. I've lost more pairs of safety glasses than I've bought, and most of them weren't because they broke — it was because I took them off, put them down somewhere, and never saw them again. The cord solves that. £2.99, adjustable, fits every pair of Trade Shades, sits round your neck and stops you losing the glasses you paid more for. I wear mine every day. Most tradespeople I know who tried one wouldn't go back.

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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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Man outside on a sunny day wearing Trade Shades gun grey photochromic safety glasses with the lens tinted by sunlight

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FITS ALL TRADE SHADES.

The Shades Cord 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

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.

Cord

Black fabric cord with repeating white Trade Shades branding.

End caps

Rubber-style grip caps — fit standard temple thickness.

Adjuster

Sliding toggle for length adjustment.

Length

Adjustable from snug to loose-hanging.

Fits

Every Trade Shades Originals frame.

Use

Worn round the neck, attached to the temples of your glasses.

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.

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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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