Costa is one of the most popular sunglass brands out there, but they don’t come cheap. This leaves many people to wonder what makes them so pricey compared to other brands.
Costa sunglasses are made with state-of-the-art lens technology for polarization, eye protection, and color enhancement. This results in improved clarity and haze reduction. In addition, they are also lightweight, durable, waterproof, and environmentally-friendly.
Read on below to understand more about Costa sunglasses and why they are pricey.
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What Makes Costa Sunglasses So Expensive?
When shopping around for sunglasses, you may get surprised to see the prices of Costa compared to other more inexpensive brands. Aside from catering to a niche of boating and fishing enthusiasts, there are other reasons why Costa charges more for their sunglasses.
Technology
Costa utilizes modern optical technology to come up with these specialized outdoor sunglasses. The Costa 580 sunglasses:
- Are created using multi-patented technology by light spectrum experts for color enhancement
- Absorb high-energy blue light (HEV), reducing blur and haze
- Offer 100% protection from ultraviolet light and HEV lights that can cause eye diseases
- Block harsh yellow lighting
- Enable you to see with higher definition
- Are scratch-resistant, lightweight, and durable
Polarization Technology
Not all polarized sunglasses are made equal. Costa’s polarized sunglasses:
- Are made with the maximum polarizing efficiency
- Are smudge-free, scratch-resistant, and can repel sweat, oil, and water because of a molecular bond placed on the lenses
- Beats the average sunglasses with a 7+ rating on the Bayer Abrasion Test
- Beats the industry standard 105-112 degrees with 116 degrees using the Contact Angle test, for water repellency
- Cuts reflective glare
- Enhance green, red, and good blues while filtering out harsh yellow lights
- Reduces eye strain
- Improves comfort
Lenses
Since Costa sunglasses are designed for customers who are constantly at sea, they understand that light conditions always change. Because of this, they offer a range of 7 lens colors that cater to low light conditions such as at dawn, to the brightest, glaring light that can occur at high noon.
Each color offers a range of light transmission from 10 to 25%, based on the customer’s specific needs. In addition, the mirrored lenses are manufactured with high-tech beam ion deposition methods that involve several thin coatings of film, resulting in tough, scratch-resistant lenses. Customers can enjoy greater contrast and clarity when using these sunglasses.
Frames
Customers can choose from a wide array of high-quality sunglass frames, each of which have been designed with a specific outdoor lifestyle in mind. They are made using a range of materials such as environmentally-friendly bio-resin and casual frames using co-injected nylon, metal, acetates, combination, and even rimless options.
The frames cater to a range of needs including hypoallergenic, corrosion-resistant, best for use on water, anti-slip, and more so that you can choose what’s suitable for your lifestyle.
Environmental Initiatives
Costa engages in numerous environmental initiatives as well as uses environmentally-friendly technology to create sunglasses that are good for the sea. They also join efforts to support ocean conservation efforts, so customers know that part of the money they are paying for sunglasses go to good use. Some of their conservation campaigns include:
- Untangle Our Oceans
- Ocearch Expeditions
- #OneCoast
- Kick Plastic
- Bio-Based Resin
You can find more about all the special features of Costa sunglasses in this video:
Conclusion
Costa Sunglasses are a high-end leader in the industry, especially among fishing and boating enthusiasts. Given all the investments poured into the technology that goes into each pair, it’s easy to understand why they cost more than the average sunglass pair.