Sunglasses are one of those accessories we all own, but how often do we really think about what they’re doing for us? Beyond just being a trendy accessory to wear through the summer, the right pair of sunglasses can protect your eyes, enhance your vision, and even improve how you experience the world. That’s where Revo Sunglasses come in. (or as many call them, Revo shades).
Designed with NASA-born technology and built to last, Revo isn’t just about looking good, it’s about seeing well and seeing clearly, no matter where life takes you. As a team of equestrians, here at Redpost, we know what it’s like to spend full days outside, come rain, shine, wind, or snow. Whether you’re mucking out at sunrise or hacking out on a bright afternoon, your sunglasses aren’t just a style choice; they’re an essential piece of gear.
That’s why durability, clarity, and proper UV protection matter so much. Revo lenses are designed not only to block glare and shield your eyes from the sun, but also to hold up through the dust, sweat, and sudden weather changes that come with life outdoors.
In our Redpost guide, we’ll take a closer look at what makes Revo a standout brand, from its fascinating origins in space-age technology to the bestselling styles people love today. Plus, we’ll also take a closer look at their thoughtful lens options to help you find your perfect pair.
A Brief History: From NASA to Your Eyes
Incredibly, Revo’s roots go all the way back to NASA. In 1985, optical engineer and avid outdoorsman Dr. Mitch Ruda came up with the idea to use the same protective coatings developed for satellite portholes on sunglass lenses. With this revolutionary finding, Dr. Ruda created the Revo NASA Light Management System™.
That space-age thinking led to what Revo is now known for: high-performance eyewear that delivers razor-sharp vision, no matter the conditions. It’s like giving your eyes a high-performance filter, all day long.
The Technology Behind Revo Sunglasses
At the heart of every pair of Revo sunglasses is the Revo NASA Light Management System™ (LMS) technology. This means all Revo’s sunglasses offer 100% polarised UV protection, which is the best protection and glare reduction you can buy. Let’s take a look at how these lenses are designed:
- Authentic Revo Oleophobic Coating – repels oil and fingerprints
- NASA Lens Technology-Based Mirror Coatings – 3 to 6 layers to perfect vision
- Digital-Friendly Polarised Filters – eliminate distracting glare
- Revo Sun Lens – 100% UV-blocking high-tech base lens
- Anti-Reflection Coating – reduces back surface reflections
- Hydrophobic Hard Coating – Water-repellent protective layer
Whether you’re riding, driving, spectating, or working outdoors, Revo lenses help reduce squinting, eye strain, and even long-term sun damage.
The Benefits of Polarised Revo Sunglasses
You’ve probably heard the term ‘polarised’ before, but do you know what it actually means? Simply put, polarised sunglasses have a special filter that blocks horizontal light waves, which are the kind responsible for intense glare. Think sunlight bouncing off water, sand, or a wet road.
For anyone spending time outdoors, glare isn’t just annoying. It can cause eye strain, squinting, and reduced visibility. Revo’s polarised lenses cut through that glare, helping you see more clearly, comfortably, and with better contrast. That means fewer headaches, less fatigue, and a safer, more enjoyable view.
Revo Lens Options: What’s Best for Your Lifestyle?
Whether you’re shopping for men’s sunglasses for outdoor sports or classic styles for everyday wear, Revo has something for every rider and adventurer. And if you’re after elegant yet practical women’s sunglasses, there are plenty of chic frames designed for style and performance.
Choosing the right lens can make all the difference. Here’s a breakdown of all Revo’s lens options:
Blue Water Lens: Best for bright conditions & open water
Base Colour: Brown-Grey
Coating: Blue Full Mirror
VLT: 13% (Cat. 3)
The polarized, brown/grey-based lens will show all colours in their soft, true nature while cutting glare, relaxing your eyes and reducing eye strain.
The blue mirror coating filters the entire range of UV rays and reduces Blue Light transmission. These are the best sunglasses for fishing, spending time on or next to water, but also to protect your eyes in everyday wear, especially on bright sunny days.
Evergreen Lens: Best for forest, mountain trails, & moderate light
Base Colour: Brown
Coating: Soft Green Flash Mirror
VLT: 15% (Cat. 3)
The polarized, brown-based lens warms all the colours on those semi-overcast days. The subtle green mirror coating does not only add a nice and fashionable look but protects your eyes from all UV rays, reduces glare while enhancing contrast and all colours of nature around you.
This lens helps you see more details and is ideal for playing golf or tennis, for hiking, running and for nature lovers in general.
Graphite Lens: Best for everyday wear & urban environments
Base Colour: Grey
Coating: Silver Flash Mirror
VLT: 13% (Cat. 3)
The grey base of the Graphite lens offers the ultimate neutral colour definition for the best vistas. Revo’s best-in-class polarised technology and light silver mirror coating protect your eyes by blocking UVA, UVB and UVC rays alike, enhance natural colours, and sharpen contrast for unbeatable views. The optimised glare reduction will allow you to see details that you’ve never seen before.
Terra Lens: Best for: hiking, driving & varied light
Base Colour: Brown
Coating: Silver Flash Mirror
VLT: 13% (Cat. 3)
The brown base of the Terra lens offers bright and defined colours in nature by enhancing brown, yellow and green. It is suitable for both sunny and lower light days providing sharp contrast while protecting your eyes from the entire range of harmful UV.
Champagne Lens: Best for everyday use in all conditions
Base Colour: Grey
Coating: Gold Full Mirror
VLT: 13% (Cat. 3)
This lens prevents glare and enhances contrast with a warm brown view with the best polarisation in the industry that makes it a natural choice for everyday use in any condition and for any activity.
Drive Lens: Best for use behind the wheel or on the golf course
Base Colour: Copper
Coating: Silver Flash Mirror
VLT: 15% (Cat. 3)
Drive’s red/brown polarised base lens is coated with a silver flash mirror to cut glare
and separate browns, reds, yellows and greens. Its warm brown tone enhances contrast and blocks all harmful UV. Revo especially recommend this lens for driving because it shortens reaction time and also for playing golf.
Spectra Lens: Best for tennis, hiking & biking
Base Colour: Green-Grey
Coating: Purple Full Mirror
VLT: 15% (Cat. 3)
You’ll be able to see more with Revo’s high-definition lens technology that enhances contrast and blocks harmful UVA, UVB and UVC rays while reducing eye strain. It’s a grey/green based general-purpose lens that highlights the mid- range of the spectrum, and is especially recommended for tennis, hiking and biking.
H20 Heritage Blue Lens: Best for bright, sunny days
Base Colour: Brown
Coating: Blue Full Mirror
VLT: 15% (Cat. 3)
State-of the-art polarised technology that encapsulates the signature blue mirror coating between two layers of tempered glass thus keeping this sensitive layer protected from scratching. This finest quality sun lens blocks glare and all UVA, UVB and UVC light while enhancing colour and contrast. The crystal glass lens is 20% thinner and lighter than traditional glass lenses.
H2O Heritage Blue lenses highlight the green, red and yellow portion of the spectrum and provide the sharpest vision with its unsurpassed optics. They are treated with anti-reflection coating on the inside.
Smoky Green Lens: Best for everyday, moderate to bright weather
Base Colour: Green/Grey
Coating: Silver Flash Mirror
VLT: 15% (Cat. 3)
This fine quality sun lens blocks glare and 100% of UV light while its unique green/grey base enhances contrast and all mid-range colours of the spectrum. Smoky Green is an excellent general-purpose lens that is 20% thinner and lighter than traditional glass lenses. It is treated with anti-reflection coating on the inside.
Blue Water Photochromic Lens: Best for varying light conditions
Base Colour: Grey
Coating: Blue Full Mirror
VLT: 13% to 9% (from Cat.2 to 3)
A popular polarised brown-based, light-green mirror coated lens boosted with a light adaptive (photochromic) feature. It changes from semi-transparent to a medium-dark sunglass and back, as quickly as light conditions change.
Evergreen Photochromic Lens: Best for any light conditions on or near water
Base Colour: Brown
Coating: Soft Green Flash Mirror
VLT: 46% to 15% (Cat. 1 to 3)
It is designed to block glare and UV while enhancing contrast with Revo’s premium polarised sunglass technology. These are the best sunglasses for driving, fishing, spending time on or next to water, but also to protect your eyes in everyday wear, especially on days with rapidly changing light conditions.
Graphite Photochromic Lens: Best for all-day wear in all conditions
Base Colour: Grey
Coating: Silver Flash Mirror
VLT: 41% to 15% (Cat. 1 to 3)
These lenses seamlessly adapt to changing light conditions, making them perfect for driving, biking, running, or just wandering around the city.
Frequently Asked Questions About Revo
Are Revo Sunglasses polarised?
Yes! Revo is a fully polarised collection.
How do I clean the lenses on my Revo Sunglasses?
Simply wipe your sunglasses with the microfibre pouch included with your glasses, or rinse with soap and temperate water. Avoid using hot water or abrasive materials as they can damage the lenses.
What is the Revo Light Management System™?
Revo’s Light Management System (LMS)™ is their proprietary NASA-based lens technology that meticulously manages the entire spectrum of light to provide optimum vision in all conditions. Good, helpful light is allowed in and enhanced, while all harmful light is reduced or blocked.
What category are Revo Sunglasses in the international categorisation system?
Revo fully-tinted sunglasses are manufactured with medium-dark/dark Category 3 lenses providing maximum sun protection.
Revo photochromic sunglasses are equipped with light-adaptive Category 2 – Category 3 lenses adjusting to external light conditions.
All Revo lenses block 100% of UVA, UVB, and UVC light and have 99% polarized lens efficiency and suitable for daylight driving.
What is the light transmission for each Revo lens?
- Revo Blue Water lenses block 89% of visible light (11% Visible Light Transmission) and offer 94% Blue Light protection.
- Revo Evergreen lenses block 86% of visible light (14% Visible Light Transmission) and offer 96% Blue Light protection.
- Revo Graphite lenses block 86% of visible light (14% Visible Light Transmission) and offer 91% Blue Light protection.
- Revo Terra lenses block 87% of visible light (13% Visible Light Transmission) and offer 95% Blue Light protection.
- Revo Spectra lenses block 86% of visible light (14% Visible Light Transmission) and offer 95% Blue Light protection.
- Revo Champagne lenses block 88% of visible light (12% Visible Light Transmission) and offer 95% Blue Light protection.
- Revo Drive lenses block 85% of visible light (15% Visible Light Transmission) and offer 91% Blue Light protection.
- Revo H20 Blue Glass lenses block 91% of visible light (9% Visible Light Transmission) and offer 95% Blue Light protection.
- Revo Smoky Green Glass lenses block 90% of visible light (10% Visible Light Transmission) and offer 93% Blue Light protection.
- Evergreen photochromic lenses block 62% -> 89% of visible light (38% -> 11% Visual Light Transmission) and offer 94% Blue Light protection.
- Blue Water photochromic lenses block 74% -> 91% of visible light (26% -> 9% Visual Light Transmission) and offer 92% Blue Light protection.
- Graphite photochromic lenses block 63% -> 90% of visible light (37% -> 10% Visual Light Transmission) and offer 89% Blue Light protection.
Do Revo Sunglasses have any warranty?
Revo stands by the quality of its eyewear. Each pair of sunglasses comes with a two-year manufacturer’s warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. This does not cover accidental damage, scratches, or theft.
When you spend hours outdoors, especially with horses or on the move, your eyes deserve the same level of care and quality you’d expect from any piece of essential kit. Revo sunglasses offer serious protection, comfort, and style, all backed by decades of innovation and trust.
The question now is, which style will you choose?
