Sunglasses Safety Standards: In the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America

Learn how to design sunglasses that comply with eyewear safety standards around the world. This is an excellent book for aspiring sunglasses designers, design students, and entrepreneurs creating their own line of fashion sunglasses. Just a few of the many topics discussed include: -How sunglasses influence human health -The electromagnetic spectrum and how sunglasses can help protect from UV ultraviolet radiation -How to create labels and packaging that satisfy legal requirements in various countries -Industry standard sunglasses safety requirements in: -The USA United States of America, safety standard ANSI Z80.3-2009 -The EU European Union and Great Britain, safety standard EN 1836:2005+A1:2007 -Australia, safety standard AS 1067:2003 -New Zealand, safety standard NZS 1067:2003 -Options for UV protective lens coatings -Sunglasses lens filter categories and including their maximum luminous transmittance percentages Each chapter includes lists of key terms as well as discussion questions and activities. This special edition text includes a dictionary of industry related terminology and an innovative Study Guide with pages for note taking and additional discussion questions and activities. Learn how to design safer sunglasses with Sunglasses Safety Standards in the European Union, Australia, New Zealand, and the United States of America.