Portwest Anthracite Wraparound Safety Glasses

Professional eye protection that looks as good as it performs. The Portwest PR01 Anthracite Wraparound Safety Glasses combine a sleek, contemporary anthracite design with the technical performance demanded by modern occupational safety standards — delivering superior eye protection without the compromise on style and comfort that has historically made safety eyewear unpopular with wearers.

The full wrap-around lens design provides a wide panoramic field of vision while shielding the eyes from debris, dust, particles, and hazards approaching from the front and sides simultaneously. This wraparound coverage makes the PR01 well suited to a broad range of industrial, construction, manufacturing, and outdoor working environments where hazards are rarely limited to a single direction. The lightweight polycarbonate and TPE construction keeps the overall weight low, reducing facial fatigue during extended periods of wear without sacrificing impact resistance or optical clarity.

At the core of the PR01's comfort credentials are its co-injected, dual colour, flexible temples — engineered to flex with the natural movement of the head rather than creating fixed pressure points at the temples. Combined with soft rubber temple tips that grip the head without slipping, the PR01 achieves a secure, non-intrusive fit that stays in place during physically active work without requiring constant readjustment. The universal fit design accommodates a wide range of face shapes and sizes, making the PR01 a practical choice for multi-worker environments where a single eyewear model needs to work for an entire team.

An anti-fog coating maintains clear, unobstructed vision in humid working conditions, temperature transitions, and during physically demanding tasks where facial heat generation would otherwise cause lens fogging. The anti-scratch coating protects the lens surface from the abrasion and contact damage inherent in busy working environments, preserving optical clarity and extending the service life of the eyewear. UV protection is integrated throughout the lens, providing defence against harmful ultraviolet radiation for workers in outdoor or high-UV environments.

The PR01 is 100% metal free throughout, making it appropriate for use in environments where non-conductive PPE is a requirement. Certified to the current EN ISO 16321:2022 standard across clear, light, and dark lens variants. Supplied in a retail bag with Euro slot and individually packed for vending machine compatibility.

Key Features:

• Full wrap-around lens for panoramic vision and wide-angle hazard protection
• Sleek anthracite design combining professional style with occupational performance
• Co-injected dual colour flexible temples for comfortable, adaptive fit
• Soft rubber temple tips for a secure, non-slip grip
• Exceptionally good universal fit for a wide range of face shapes and sizes
• Lightweight polycarbonate and TPE construction for extended wear comfort
• Anti-fog coating for clear vision in humid and high-exertion conditions
• Anti-scratch coating for long-lasting lens clarity and durability
• UV protection against harmful ultraviolet radiation
• 100% metal free construction
• Retail bag with Euro slot for point-of-sale display
• Individually packed for vending machine compatibility
• CE certified
• Compliant with EN ISO 16321:2022 UL1.2 CT 1 / GL1 CT 1 / GL3 CT 1

Materials: Polycarbonate, TPE Product Code: PR01

What is EN ISO 16321:2022 and how does it affect the PR01? EN ISO 16321:2022 is the current European and international standard for eye and face protection in occupational settings, replacing the earlier EN 166 series of standards. It covers optical performance, mechanical protection, lens coatings, and field of vision requirements for safety eyewear. The PR01's certification across UL1.2, GL1, and GL3 variants confirms that its clear, light, and tinted lens options all meet the optical quality and protective performance requirements of this updated standard — ensuring the PR01 is fully compliant for professional occupational use under current regulations.

What makes the PR01 temples more comfortable than standard safety glasses? The PR01 uses co-injected dual colour flexible temples — a construction method that combines two materials in a single temple piece to achieve a frame that flexes naturally with head movement rather than creating rigid pressure points. This flexibility, combined with soft rubber temple tips that grip without digging in, produces a fit that remains comfortable and secure throughout long working shifts without the temple soreness common with stiffer safety eyewear frames.

Does the PR01 have anti-fog coating as standard? Yes. The PR01 includes anti-fog coating as a standard feature, helping to maintain clear vision during physically demanding tasks, humidity changes, and transitions between indoor and outdoor environments. This is particularly valuable in construction, warehousing, and manufacturing settings where temperature differentials and physical exertion would otherwise cause persistent fogging on uncoated lenses.

Is the PR01 suitable for outdoor use? Yes. The UV protection integrated into the PR01 lens guards against harmful ultraviolet radiation, making it suitable for extended outdoor use in construction, utilities, landscaping, agriculture, and other outdoor occupational settings. The GL1 and GL3 lens variants provide additional solar glare reduction for bright outdoor conditions, certified to EN ISO 16321:2022.

What lens options are available for the PR01? The PR01 is certified across three lens variants under EN ISO 16321:2022 — UL1.2 (clear lens for standard indoor and outdoor use), GL1 (light tint for mild solar conditions), and GL3 (darker tint for bright outdoor environments and high solar glare). This range allows the PR01 to be selected for the specific lighting conditions of the working environment without changing frame model.

Are the PR01 safety glasses metal free? Yes. The PR01 is 100% metal free in its polycarbonate and TPE construction, making it appropriate for use in electrical installation, utilities work, and any environment where non-conductive PPE is specified by risk assessment or site safety rules.