Popticals, an emerging premium eyewear brand headquartered in the St. Louis suburb of Ellisville, Mo., donated its new POPZULU Ops Edition ballistics and safety eyewear to the entire Ellisville, Mo. police department. The breakthrough sunglasses are designed to be the ultimate ally in tactical and industrial eye protection.
The new POPZULU glasses, recently launched in May, are the latest eyewear product from Popticals and are engineered for the most demanding environments. POPZULU offers full-scale defense with lenses engineered to shield and protect – with a frame that collapses to one-third its size for easy storage in a pocket-sized, hard-shell case. The lenses are five times more resistant to hits and stresses compared to the typical polycarbonate lens material found in most eyewear. Besides the impact resistance, there is a tough scratch-resistant outer layer.
“We live in Ellisville, and our kids go to school here,” said Gary and Dana DiSalvo, owners of Popticals. “We donated POPZULU sunglasses because we want to take care of the brave and selfless police officers in our town who take extraordinary measures every day to protect our family, friends and community.”
POPZULU eyewear meet military ballistic-rated standards. They are designed to keep wearers safe and enhance vision, making them perfect for police officers. They’re also compact and lightweight, tipping the scales at just one ounce, which is ideal given that police officers carry up to 50 pounds of heavy gear.
“The high-quality sunglasses Popticals provided are more than just a practical tool for our officers; they are a symbol of your company’s commitment to supporting law enforcement and ensuring the safety and well-being of our community,” said Ellisville Chief of Police Colonel Steven Lewis. “The protection these sunglasses offer enhance our officers’ ability to effectively perform their duties.”
During recent police qualification training in Ellisville, a shell flew back and hit one of the officers in the eye. He was uninjured, thanks to his POPZULU protective glasses.
Feedback from Ellisville police officers further indicates how well POPZULU glasses meet their unique needs. They stated there’s nothing like Popticals! They appreciate the collapsibility feature, the wrap-around, protective design and the three lens color options: orange, which makes targets clearer and brighter, and works well on cloudy days; gray, the “universal” choice for all-around indoor-outdoor use; and clear lenses, best for indoor and workplace use.
Popticals is honored and proud to give back to our nation’s heroes. To show our appreciation, Popticals offers up to a 25% discount for military, first responders and educators. Visit: https://popticals.com/pages/military-first-responders-educators-discounts
About Popticals POPZULU Eyewear
Popticals officially unveiled their POPZULU sunglasses at the NRA Annual Meeting in May. All POPZULU ballistic sunglasses incorporate the same innovative frame design and manufacturing found in other leading POPTICALS styles, and the patented FL2 Micro-Rail System™ technology that provides one-of-a-kind collapsibility for easy and secure portability when not in use.
POPZULU ballistic sunglasses are crafted using the finest materials including:
- Hydrophobic Ri-Pel® Coating to repel water, oil & dust
- Complete UV Protection filtering out 100% of harmful UV rays
- Grilamid® TR90 Material to create frames that are lightweight, flexible, and highly durable
POPZULU eyewear is built for the shooting industry’s exacting needs and adaptable for comprehensive workplace safety. POPZULU ballistic sunglasses undergo rigorous testing to meet stringent safety standards, including ANSI Z87.1+ and MIL-PRF-32432. The lenses are crafted using the extremely shatter-resistant Impacto lenses from Carl Zeiss Vision, proven to significantly enhance clarity and be 5X more resistant to hits and stresses than polycarbonate alternatives.
The sunglasses’ ultra-lightweight frames minimize fatigue, for example during long shooting sessions. They are designed to fit comfortably, with an adjustable nose piece and strap, ensuring they stay securely in place for every action-packed moment on different face shapes and sizes.
About Popticals:
Popticals is a breakthrough in sunglasses, providing exceptional quality and unique portability. Made in Italy, Popticals feature nylon-based NYDEF® lenses from Carl Zeiss Vision – a worldwide leader in developing eyeglass lens designs, coatings and materials – and a patented technology that enables one-of-a-kind collapsibility for easy transport and storage. Lightweight and available in a broad array of styles, Popticals are indispensable to the lives of their active, engaged and discerning users. To learn more, visit: popticals.com
