Maui Jim's PolarizedPlus2 lenses do more than block glare. They eliminate 99.9% of horizontal glare, block 100% of UVA and UVB radiation, actively enhance color and contrast. Here's how each benefit works.
Glare is horizontal light reflected from flat surfaces — water, roads, snow, wet sand — that overwhelms your vision, washes out colors, and causes eye fatigue. PolarizedPlus2 lenses use a precision-applied polarizing film that blocks 99.9% of this horizontal glare at the source, using Maui Jim's patented production process. The result is immediate: sharper edges, truer colors, and eyes that don't strain.
PolarizedPlus2 achieves a polarization efficiency that outperforms standard polarized lenses — blocking horizontal glare from any flat or reflective surface including water, roads, glass, and snow. Unlike standard polarization which can leave residual glare, Maui Jim's film application removes 99.9% with no color distortion.
Maui Jim's original Bi-Gradient mirror coating is applied to both the top and bottom edges of the lens, where light is most intense. By reducing brightness at the lens extremes, it eliminates the need to squint — protecting your eyes and reducing the fine lines caused by chronic squinting.
Maui Jim’s mirror lens coatings combine distinctive style with full PolarizedPlus2 performance, preserving the vivid color enhancement that defines Maui Jim lenses.
MauiGradient is a tinted alternative to the Bi-Gradient mirror — darker at the top where overhead light is strongest, gradually lightening toward the bottom for ground-level vision. The result is a natural, stylish look that manages light without the reflective appearance of a mirror coating.
While front-facing glare gets most attention, reflected light entering the lens from behind is damaging to vision clarity. Maui Jim's anti-reflective backside coating eliminates this rear glare — critical for drivers, cyclists, and anyone in environments with light behind them such as indoor-outdoor transitions.
How Maui Jim lenses enhance color perception beyond standard polarization
Most polarized sunglass lenses simply darken your view — reducing brightness and flattening color contrast in the process.
Maui Jim's PolarizedPlus2 lenses work differently. A patented blend of three rare-earth elements is infused directly into each lens, selectively enhancing red, green, and blue light waves to boost color saturation and contrast — without distorting natural color. The result is a view that's more vivid, more detailed, and more true to life than you'd see with the naked eye.
Boosts color saturation and contrast while filtering wavelengths outside the visible spectrum, including UV. The result is color that is more vivid and more accurate than unassisted vision.
Prolonged UV exposure is a leading cause of cataracts, macular degeneration, and photokeratitis (sunburn of the eye). PolarizedPlus2 lenses eliminate 100% of UVA and UVB radiation — while also reducing glare-induced eye strain, blue-light exposure, and the cumulative fatigue caused by squinting.
Maui Jim lenses block 100% of both UVA and UVB radiation — the complete spectrum of solar UV that damages eyes and surrounding skin. This matters more than it might seem: dark lenses without UV protection can actually increase eye damage by causing the pupil to dilate, allowing more UV to enter the eye.
Maui Jim sunglasses carry the Skin Cancer Foundation Seal of Recommendation — an independent certification recognising effective UV filtration for the eyes and the delicate skin surrounding them. Frame size matters too: larger frames and wraparound styles provide the broadest coverage for extended outdoor exposure.
By eliminating 99.9% of glare and reducing the impact of the sun's brightness, our lenses allow your eyes to stay relaxed. Without the need to squint and strain, you can avoid eye fatigue, wrinkles around the eyes, and even headaches.
High-energy visible radiation (HEV) — commonly known as blue light — is emitted by both the sun and digital screens. Research increasingly links prolonged HEV exposure to retinal fatigue and potential long-term eye damage. Maui Jim's PolarizedPlus2 lenses reduce HEV transmission while preserving the natural blue tones in your visual field — so colors remain accurate, not filtered.
Maui Jim lenses are engineered to be worn every day — on the beach, in the city, on the water. Each lens incorporates three protection systems: CLEARSHELL scratch-resistant coating, a hydrophobic waterproof layer that sheds water and snow, and an oleophobic coating that repels oils and fingerprints. Your lenses work hard so you don’t have to think about them.
All Maui Jim lenses have an inherent level of scratch resistance thanks to their base material. We further enhance this with CLEARSHELL — our hard coating applied to both the front and back of every lens — which significantly extends lens life under everyday conditions, including exposure to sand, dust and general handling.
Maui Jim lenses feature two protective treatments. A hydrophobic treatment repels water, while an oil-resistant treatment helps repel fingerprints, grease and sunscreen — making lenses easier to clean and keeping your view clear throughout the day.
FAQs
It depends on your needs. SuperThin Glass offers our highest optical clarity and excellent scratch resistance, while MauiBrilliant and MauiPure combine near-glass clarity with lighter weight and greater impact resistance. Maui Ultra is our ultra-light, impact-resistant option designed for high-performance outdoor use. All feature PolarizedPlus2 technology for glare reduction, enhanced colour, and UV protection.
All Maui Jim sunglasses feature PolarizedPlus2 lens technology, designed to eliminate glare, protect against UV and HEV light, and enhance colour and clarity. It also includes anti-reflective, scratch-resistant, and water- and oil-resistant treatments for clear, comfortable vision.
Rinse your sunglasses with warm water and use mild washing-up liquid to clean the lenses. Dry them with a clean, soft cloth. Avoid paper products, abrasive cleaners and harsh chemicals, and always rinse after exposure to salt water or chlorine.
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