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THE ANTI-GLARE PAIR.

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

Polarised lens. Blackout frame. The pair you wear when reflected light is ruining your work.

  • POLARISED LENS — KILLS REFLECTED GLARE
  • OLEOPHOBIC COATING REPELS SWEAT & GREASE
  • Anti-scratch coating built for site abuse
  • Certified to EN ISO 16321:2022

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RATED BY THE TRADE

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

Excellent 4.8/5

THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TINTED AND POLARISED.

If you've never worn polarised, this is what you've been missing.

Tinted lenses make everything darker. Polarised lenses go further — they block the specific light that's bouncing off flat surfaces and stabbing into your eyes. Wet roads. Galvanised metal. White tiles. Sheet glass. Water. Roof felt at 2pm in July. You can wear a Cat 3 tinted lens on a sunny day and still squint. Put on polarised lenses and the glare just disappears. You're not blocking sun — you're blocking the noise of reflected sun. That's why drivers wear them. That's why fishermen wear them. And that's why anyone working outside near a reflective surface should be wearing them too.

BUILT TO THE PROPER STANDARD.

Four reasons these certified safety glasses are on all day.

POLARISED

Not just darker — it blocks the specific bounce off wet roads, metal, tile and water.

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.

BUILT BY A SPARKY. FOR THE TRADE.

I'm Fraser. Manchester electrician, ten years on the tools. The polarised pair is the upgrade I wish I'd had earlier — especially the years I was doing outdoor first fix, driving between jobs every day, or working anywhere the sun bounced back off something. Standard sunglasses don't cut it for the trade — most aren't certified, most aren't polarised, and the ones that are cost £150 and won't survive the van. So I built this pair. Proper polarised lens, oleophobic coating, EN ISO 16321 certified. Looks like a £150 pair. Costs £39.99. If your work puts you near reflective surfaces — and most outdoor work does — this is the pair.

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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WEARING YOURS ON SITE?

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ONE FRAME. EVERY LENS.

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

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, the certifications. Nothing hidden.

Frame & Lens Material

Lightweight Polycarbonate, optical-grade polarised polycarbonate lenses

Weight

Under 67g

Side Shields

Integrated & impact-rated

Coatings

Oleophobic + 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.

Blackout Frame - Fire Red Polarised Lens - Trade Shades

Side Shields

Integrated side shields protect from lateral projectiles.

Blackout Frame - Fire Red Polarised Lens - Trade Shades

Polarised

Polarised lenses cut glare from reflective surfaces to make it easier to easily graft away.

Tradesperson in white hard hat and orange hi-vis wearing Trade Shades black frame safety glasses with red polarised lenses on site

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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