# Protective Polarized Glasses OTIS Eyewear's Polarized Lens Glasses Are Crafted with Mineral Glass By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-11-24 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/polarized-lens-glasses References: [otiseyewear](http://otiseyewear.com/US/mineral-glass.html) & [otiseyewear](http://otiseyewear.com/) OTIS Eyewear's collection of [polarized lens glasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maui-jim-palulu-and-paluna) are made with mineral glass, known as the most optically-correct, distortion-free and scratch-resistant material for lenses on the market. Polarized [mineral glass lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rayban-optics-ctx-collection) do not warp, peel or fade over time, which makes them ideal for use year-round, especially to reduce glare that is reflected off of bodies of water or snow. The polarized lenses are able to do this because they contain molecules that are able to absorb horizontal light waves and let vertical light waves be. With all of these awesome features packed into a simple pair of glasses, OTIS Eyewear promises that its mineral glass polarized lenses that are able make your vision clearer, sharper and brighter. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.9/10 - Popularity: 37% | Activity: 42% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 70% men, 30% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Mineral Glass Lenses:** The use of mineral glass in lens manufacturing offers an opportunity for disruptive innovation in eyewear technology. - **Polarized Lens Glasses:** Polarized lenses provide a disruptive innovation opportunity in the eyewear industry by enhancing vision clarity and reducing glare. - **Glare Reduction Technology:** The development of innovative glare reduction technologies presents an opportunity for disruption in multiple industries, including eyewear and outdoor sports. ### Where This Applies - **Eyewear:** The mineral glass lenses and polarized lens glasses trends have the potential to disrupt the eyewear industry by offering superior optical performance and durability. - **Outdoor Sports:** The use of polarized lens glasses and glare reduction technology can disrupt the outdoor sports industry by improving visual acuity and reducing discomfort caused by glare. - **Retail:** The adoption of mineral glass lenses and innovative glare reduction technologies in the retail sector can provide a disruptive edge to eyewear brands by offering superior products to customers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Intensive Conditions Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/poc-devour-glacial-sunglasses.md) - [Blue Light-Blocking Lenses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gunnar-optiks-1.md) - [IR-Blocking Sleek Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kolari-shades.md) - [Oversized Adventurer Alpine Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunski-ferrata-alpine.md) - [Transparent Crystal Sunglasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20.md) - [Stylish Sleep-Improving Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-blue-light-glasses.md) - [Sporty Winter Condition Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/maui-jim-palulu-and-paluna.md) - [High-Performance Stylish Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/heavy-tropix-sport.md) - [Infrared-Blocking Eyewear Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infraredblocking-eyewear.md)