The Braswell safety glasses deliver ANSI Z87.1 high-impact protection while competing directly with disposable safety glasses, offering features you’d expect from higher-end models.
The ratcheting temples and flexible rubber nosepiece solve the biggest complaint about basic safety glasses — they actually fit. With a 4.4/5 rating from 3,364 reviews, contractors have figured out what matters: adjustability, anti-fog performance, and value that lets you keep spares in every truck.
The Adjustability That Actually Works
The ratchet-adjustable temples let you dial in the angle and fit, which matters when you’re switching between wearing them alone and over prescription glasses. The flexible rubber nosepiece bends to fit your face instead of sliding down every time you look up at roof framing.
The co-injected straight-back temples grip without pinching. That’s the difference between glasses you wear all day and glasses that end up hanging from your shirt collar by lunch.
At 0.05-0.06 lbs (23-27g), they’re light enough that you forget they’re there. The lightweight half-frame design keeps material out of your peripheral vision — critical when you’re navigating jobsites.
The adjustability range handles everything from wearing them over a thin balaclava in January to bare-faced in August. One-size-fits-all design with adjustable components for different facial structures means one model works for your entire crew.
Anti-Fog Performance and Lens Options
The anti-fog coating handles most temperature transitions, though some users report it still fails in extreme temperature transitions. Walking from a heated shop into -20°F weather will fog any lens temporarily, but these clear faster than untreated lenses.
The gray tint option blocks 99.9% of UV-A and UV-B rays, which matters at Montana elevation where UV exposure intensifies. Gray lenses cut glare without distorting colors — ideal for reading level bubbles and distinguishing wire colors in bright sunlight.
Available in clear (indoor/low light), gray (outdoor/bright light), and bronze (enhanced contrast), with bifocal options from +1.0 to +2.5 diopter. The bifocals put magnification right where you need it for reading tape measures and checking plans without switching glasses.
| Specification | Value |
|---|---|
| ANSI Rating | ANSI Z87.1 High Impact Protection |
| UV Protection | Blocks 99.9% UV-A and UV-B rays |
| Lens Material | Scratch-resistant polycarbonate |
| Weight | 0.05-0.06 lbs (23-27g) |
| Frame Type | Lightweight half-frame (semi-rimless) |
| Country of Origin | Taiwan |
What You’re Really Paying For
These glasses hit the sweet spot between throwaway safety glasses and premium models. You get adjustable temples and anti-fog coating that actually work.
Users praise the excellent comfort and lightweight feel for long shifts, though some report occasional durability issues with the nosepiece falling off or splitting. Keeping a backup pair makes more sense than babying them.
Pyramex Safety Products manufactures these for Carhartt — the same company making safety glasses for dozens of brands. You’re paying for proven design and Carhartt’s distribution network, not revolutionary technology.
Common applications include general industrial and construction work, workshops and warehouses, outdoor activities, tasks generating fog, woodworking, grinding, and tool operation. Basically anywhere you need impact protection.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Do the bifocal readers distort distance vision?
A: The bifocal options (+1.0 to +2.5 diopter) only magnify the lower portion of the lens. Your distance vision through the upper lens remains unaffected. The magnification zone sits right where you’d naturally look when checking measurements or reading plans.
Q: How well do these handle Montana’s temperature extremes?
A: The anti-fog coating is rated effective in most conditions, though extreme transitions (like heated cab to winter air) can overwhelm any coating temporarily. The polycarbonate lens material stays flexible in cold weather instead of becoming brittle like cheap acrylic lenses.
Q: Will these fit over prescription glasses?
A: The ratchet-adjustable temples provide some flexibility, but these aren’t designed as over-the-glasses (OTG) models. The half-frame design sits close to your face. For wearing over prescriptions, look for dedicated OTG safety glasses with deeper lens chambers.
Q: How long do they typically last on a jobsite?
A: Mixed reports on scratch resistance — some users found they scratch easily while others report months of daily use. The occasional durability issues with the nosepiece suggest treating these as semi-disposable. Plan on 3-6 months of regular use before replacement.
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