Nylon is a thermoplastic material that is blended in order to counteract its initial brittleness. Nylon blends are lightweight, stable, and resistant to breakage. Nylon has less of a tendency to "bleed" it's plasticizers resulting in great hypoallergenic properties. It can be blended with polyamides,grilamid, or trogamid.Alternate Fit. Alternate Fit frames have a specially designed bridge for those with higher cheekbones and wider nose bridges. Alternate fit ensures the frames rest on the nose and prevents sliding.Ideal for usage with: Sports, Driving, Water Sports, Beach Volleyball, Everyday Driving, Water Skiing, Swimming, Fishing, Salt Water, Fresh Water.These sunglasses are available with a mirror coating option on certain colors. Mirror coatings are suitable for protection from intense light. A mirror coating reflects back light and reduces the amount of light passing through the lens. This makes it more comfortable for eyes in very sunny conditions.These sunglasses are available with polarized lenses on certain colors. Polarized lenses have a filter within the lens that blocks the wavelengths of light that cause glare. They can greatly enhance contrast and allow for greater depth of vision, especially in water. They are ideal for any situation where glare reduction is necessary, like driving or playing sports.