Pyramex Ztek Amber safety glasses — amber/yellow scratch-resistant polycarbonate, 99.9% uv, ansi z87.1 lens in a non-slip rubber temple tips, integrated nose piece for workers requiring ANSI Z87.1 certified eye protection with these specific performance and fit characteristics.
Key Features- Lens: Amber/yellow scratch-resistant polycarbonate, 99.9% UV, ANSI Z87.1
- Frame: Non-slip rubber temple tips, integrated nose piece
- Certification: ANSI Z87.1
- UV Protection: 99.9% blocking of UVA, UVB, and UVC
- Lens material: Impact-resistant polycarbonate
- Standards: ANSI Z87.1
- UV: 99.9%
- Forklift operators in warehouses with flat fluorescent lighting
- Dawn and dusk construction and outdoor operations
- Low-light indoor manufacturing environments
- Workers needing contrast enhancement without brightness reduction
Amber lenses in the Ztek frame are a particularly effective combination for forklift operators — non-slip temples stay in place during equipment vibration, while the amber tint improves contrast for pedestrian detection in warehouse lighting.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is amber better than clear for indoor work in general? For tasks requiring contrast in flat or low-light indoor conditions, amber provides a measurable benefit. For tasks requiring accurate color recognition, clear lenses remain the better choice — amber shifts perceived colors toward warmer tones which can affect judgment of color-coded items.
- How does the Ztek Amber compare to the Checkmate Amber ? Both use amber/yellow tinted polycarbonate for contrast enhancement. The Ztek adds non-slip rubber temple tips and an integrated nose piece for more secure fit during active physical work; the Checkmate uses a bayonet temple design. Frame fit preference is the primary differentiator.
