Cover story / Buying Guide
Are Blenders Sunglasses Z87 Rated?
Type "blenders z87" into Google and you'll land here, probably because you're standing in a warehouse or on a job site holding a pair of Blenders sunglasses and...
The Bay Floor
CHAOSRXOptics field notes
Frames, lenses, and the work between
August 2026 / Issue 08
Safety Glasses for a Flat Face, Explained
The briefing
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The Heat Wave Quatro: A Z87+ Buyer's Guide
Buying Guide
The Heat Wave Apollo: A Buyer's Guide
Frame Desk
The shapes worth knowing, the fit details that matter, and the brand comparisons that save you a return.
Heat Wave Rayth vs Vise
The Heat Wave Future Tech: A Z87+ Buyer's Guide
Heat Wave Moto Goggles: The MXG-250, Explained
Lens + Safety
The ratings, coatings, and tradeoffs hiding behind the color of the lens.
Explainer
ANSI Z80.3 vs Z87, Explained
Pick up any pair of sunglasses and look at the inside of the temple, near the hinge. There is usually a tiny stamp there, and that stamp is...
The short list
Brand Guide
The Heat Wave Vector: A Z87+ Buyer's Guide
Brand Comparison
Heat Wave Visual vs Spy Optic Safety Glasses
Issue Index
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