Until now it has been almost impossible for skiers to completely
avoid the unpleasant experience of having their goggles
fog up at snow resorts. The relationship between goggles
and fogging is a significant theme that is unlikely to be
completely resolved in the foreseeable future.
However, "SWANS" has taken a serious approach
to this challenge and developed the TBR System as one solution.
In this system, which is characterized by an ultra-small
electric fan installed in the shell above the frame to block
incoming snow-broth, the moisture that causes fogging inside
the frame is efficiently driven out at the touch of a switch
that can be easily operated even with a gloved hand.
Fresh air to replace the moisture discharged by the fan
is introduced through the large air intakes provided at
the front of the frame.
As the world's only one goggle product equipped with a built-in
fan to date, the TBR-FAN SYSTEM is a Good Design Award winner.
"SWANS" sports glasses employ polycarbonate lenses
with a shock resistance about ten times as high as that
of glass. Indeed, this same material is used in the visors
of space helmets. The performance of these lenses remains
high even in severe environments where temperatures range
between extremes. Made using Yamamoto Kogaku's own in-house
developed world's-first technology for fusing polycarbonate
with film for integral molding, these high-accuracy lenses
feature high optical performance while simultaneously achieving
ultra light weight and high shock and abrasion resistance.
Functions
- Blocks 99.9% of all ultraviolet light (UVA, UVB and UVC)
- Polarizing lens function prevents glare caused by diffused
reflection
- Water repelling function instantaneously diffuses
water drops to address bad weather or sweat and secure a
clear view
- The curve and shape of the spherical lenses
match the contours of the face to eliminate wind resistance
and check the movement of air into the inside of the lenses
as well as preventing unfiltered light from entering from
the sides