Ocearch® Vela
Polarized Plastic (580)
Ocearch® Vela
Polarized Plastic (580)
The OCEARCH® VELA Story
“Pez vela” means “sailfish” in Spanish. And these frames are as majestic as their namesake. With 100% UV protection polarized lenses, Hydrolite® nose pads and adjustable temple tips, as well as a classic tried and true shape, OCEARCH® Vela is made for wherever the currents might take you.
Costa® believes in products with a purpose, and is proud to help support OCEARCH® in its mission to protect the sharks that keep our ocean ecosystems balanced. The OCEARCH® Collection helps fund research expeditions that generate critical data and put science on the side of sharks.
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Frame Fit
Frame Size
Frame Measurement
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1. Frame Width
- 140mm
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2. Bridge Width
- 15mm
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3. Lens Width
- 56.0mm
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4. Lens Height
- 46.1mm
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5. Temple Arm Length
- 131mm
Light conditions are constantly changing. To get the most out of Costa lenses, it's important to choose the right color. We offer seven lens colors that range from low-light like dawn to extremely bright light with blinding glare.
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![Blue Mirror]()
Blue Mirror Open reflective water
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![Green Mirror]()
Green Mirror High Contrast
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![Gray Silver Mirror]()
Gray
Silver Mirror Everyday activities -
![Silver Mirror]()
Copper Silver Mirror Natural Contrast
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![Gray]()
Gray Everyday activities
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![Copper]()
Copper Variable light, Driving
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![Sunrise]()
Sunrise Silver Mirror Activities during low light
- C-Wall®Molecular Bond
- Glass Layer
- Encapuslated Mirror
- Polarized Film
- Glass Layer
- C-Wall®Molecular Bond
580G
Lightwave Glass
Superior clarity & scratch-resistant
- + Glass provides the best clarity in material
- + Encapsulated mirrors (between layers of glass) are scratch-proof
- + 20% thinner and 22% lighter than average polarized glass
U.S. PATENT NO. 6.334.680
U.S. PATENT NO. 6.604.824
- C-WALL®Molecular Bond
- Mirror (Optional)
- Polycarbonate Lens
- Polarized Film
- Polycarbonate Lens
- C-WALL®Molecular Bond
580P
Polycarbonate (+Trivex in RX)
Lightweight, Impact-Resistant
- + Polycarbonate & Trivex are your lightest and most durable lens material options
- + C-WALL® is a molecular bond which is scratch-resistant
U.S. PATENT NO. 7.506.977
- C-WALL®Molecular Bond
- Mirror (Optional)
- Polycarbonate Lens
- Polarized Film
- Polycarbonate Lens
- C-WALL®Molecular Bond
Choosing a Lens Color
Light conditions are constantly changing. To get the most out of Costa lenses, it's important to choose the right color. We offer six lens colors that range from low-light like dawn to extremely bright light with blinding glare.
Performance Lens Technology
Costa 580® Lenses
Beyond Polarized
Costa 580 lenses were designed by in-house light spectrum experts to enhance colors because standard sunglass lenses fell short. The lens’ multipatented technology manages light by:
Absorbing Harmful High-Energy Blue Light (HEV)
- Cuts haze and blur for greater clarity
- In addition to 100% protection from UV light, 580 technology also absorbs HEV light known to cause macular degeneration, pterygium, cataracts and other eye diseases
Enhancing Reds, Greens, and Blues
- Blocking harsh yellow light at 580 nm on the visible light spectrum boosts the amounts of red, greens and blues naturally, enhancing colors and contrast
Filtering Out Harsh Yellow
- For enhanced color, sharper contrast and higher definition
Choosing a Lens Color
Light conditions are constantly changing. To get the most out of Costa lenses, it's important to choose the right color. We offer six lens colors that range from low-light like dawn to extremely bright light with blinding glare.
Choosing a Lens Material
From day one, our lenses have set us apart. All Costa lenses have 100% UV blockage for maximum protection and 100% polarization to kill reflected glare. Our 580 technology goes beyond polarization to produce the best lenses on the planet. It selectively filters out the harsh yellow and harmful high-energy ultraviolet blue light, making colors brighter and objects appear more defined. So no matter what you are doing under the sun, you’ll see it in stunning detail.
Glass lenses are best for situations that require ultimate clarity, and our plastic lenses are more cost effective while being more durable for more demanding applications without sacrificing clarity.
| Glass | Plastic | |
|---|---|---|
| Technology | Our most high-tech lenses | C-WALL coating repels oils, water and dust |
| Clarity | Highest clarity | High clarity |
| Toughness | Scratch resistant | Impact resistant |
| Weight | Lighter than average polarized glass | Lighter than glass for added comfort |
| Protection | 100% UV blockage for maximum protection | 100% UV blockage for maximum protection |
| Polarization | 100% Polarization kills reflected glare | 100% Polarization kills reflected glare |
