Zeiss Technology

For elite athletes, hard training is essential to achieve peak levels of endurance, strength and skill. Unfortunately, these efforts can often be compromised by neglecting vision. A lack of quality eyewear can lead to eye fatigue, difficulty concentrating, and deterioration of hand-eye coordination, depth perception and timing. At Pilla, we improve athletes' vision by providing them with the ultimate vision equipment. Our competitive advantage lies in our partnership with ZEISS, which gives us access to technical expertise and technology that few in the world have. The result is PILLA ZEISS lenses, offering unmatched color enhancement technology that delivers clarity and defined contrast for the best possible optical experience in sport.

Optical precision

Not only does the lens itself have to offer flawless optics, but the design of the frame must also be perfectly matched to the lens so as not to compromise the optical performance of a ZEISS lens. To give you the certainty that you are purchasing an authentic PILLA ZEISS lens, we have provided each lens with a seal of authenticity. The ZEISS "Z" on the back of one of our two-lens or mask lenses is the unmistakable sign of a genuine ZEISS lens. Pilla products undergo an extremely strict optical standard to be allowed to carry the ZEISS logo. Our optics are only certified as perfect when a ZEISS engineer confirms that they meet the highest standards.

Patented coating

All Pilla ZEISS lenses use the industry-leading anti-reflective technology developed by ZEISS with a 7-layer coating. The ZEISS anti-reflective coating used in all PILLA ZEISS lenses reduces 99.9% of all visual disturbances on the back of the lens.

Visual noise on the back of the lens is a significant distraction that can affect athletic performance. Wearing lenses without anti-reflective coating or with inferior anti-reflective coating can cause distractions and affect sharpness. All PILLA ZEISS lenses feature the world's best anti-reflective coating. This 7-layer coating allows water to roll right off the front of the lens, reduces fingerprint smudges and provides a hard layer for easy cleaning and excellent scratch resistance.

Strict quality management

Pilla ZEISS lenses provide comprehensive protection against all three forms of UV light and even exceed the UV400 standard. ZEISS quality control standards are more stringent than international standards. Every lens that goes into a Pilla eyeglass frame must pass a thorough inspection by a ZEISS engineer to be certified. During visual inspection, all lenses are examined for minute defects by ZEISS engineers in the lab using ZEISS microscopes. We then subject all PILLA ZEISS lenses to rigorous accelerated weather testing to ensure the coating's outstanding durability under extreme sunlight or other weather conditions. PILLA ZEISS lenses must also meet or exceed the following standards: ANSI Z87.1, ANSI Z80.3, AS1067, ISO 12312-1. To pass the ANSI Z87.1 high mass impact test, the lens must withstand the blunt impact of a 500g steel bullet dropped from a height of over three meters. PILLA ZEISS lenses exceed the requirements of this test.