Sometimes, the best lens features are the ones that make things a little less annoying. We’ve all been there. Whether it’s a raindrop hitting your lens, smudged fingerprints, a splash from the kitchen sink, or simply a humid atmosphere, your glasses can easily go from clear to streaked and blurry. And, somehow, trying to clean them only makes the problem worse! We at Quantum believe that it shouldn’t be a constant battle to see clearly, and that’s where our SUPERhydrophobic coating comes in! This specialized coating is designed to help your lenses resist water, oils, and other everyday messes, making it easier to maintain a clear view.
But, hold on…what even is a hydrophobic coating? Hydrophobic, literally translating to “fear or dread of water”, is a lens coating that helps repel water off the lens’s surface. Pretty practical thing to have, right? To get specific, a hydrophobic coating does this by changing the way water interacts with the lens surface. Instead of creating flat puddles that are difficult to see through, the water will pull together into little round droplets that can more easily roll or slide off the lens. This can improve water shedding and reduce water spots, whether you’re caught in the rain or simply dealing with an unexpected splash. *But wait! What about the “smudged fingerprints” we mentioned earlier?* That’s where the SUPERhydrophobic coating comes in.
That’s right, our SUPERhydrophobic coating is hydrophobic and oleophobic. *This is a mic drop moment*. Oleophobic means “oil-repelling,” and our SUPERhydorphobic coating makes it more difficult for skin oils, fingerprints, and other oily residues to spread across and stick to the lens surface, resulting in fewer visible fingerprints, less smearing, and easier-to-clean lenses.
Together, hydrophobic and oleophobic benefits can make a big difference in your everyday life. Whether you’re caught in the rain, working outdoors, traveling, exercising, or just tired of constantly cleaning your glasses, these technologies help keep your lenses clearer and easier to maintain.
