Every pair of Lani Shades features premium Lani TAC polarized lenses, selected for optical clarity, eye protection and performance in the bright sun, glare and saltwater conditions we experience here in Hawaii.
Because when you're spending your life outside—on the water, at the beach, on the trail or wherever the day takes you—what you see through your shades matters.
What are Lani TAC lenses?
TAC stands for Tri-Acetate Cellulose, an optical film making process widely used in sunglasses. We didn't invent TAC lenses but we selected only the best for Lani Shades.
Not all TAC lenses are created equal. Lani TAC lenses use the highest quality 9 layer manufacturing process, Thermofusion(TM) bonded with Polaroid(TM) licensed technology. This premium choice of TAC lens offers an optical rating comparable to other premium lens materials without sacrificing other tradeoffs that are important to us.
UV400. Polarized. Made for Liquid Sunshine.
Lani TAC lenses are polarized to reduce reflected glare from the water so you can see the reefs below the waves or the roads through the liquid sunshine. Polarization helps cut that glare, improve visual comfort and make details beneath and around the water easier to see.
Every Lani TAC lens also provides the highest standard UV400 protection, blocking UVA and UVB wavelengths up to 400 nanometers. Whether you're sailing offshore, spending the afternoon at the beach or simply driving home into the setting sun, your eyes deserve serious protection.
Built for life around the water
Lani Shades were developed and tested by people who spend time sailing, swimming and living around the ocean in Hawaii. That's why we specifically selected Lani TAC lenses designed to stand up to the realities of outdoor use.
Polarized Reduces reflected glare from water, roads and other bright surfaces.
UV400 Protection Provides protection from UVA and UVB wavelengths up to 400nm.
Scratch & Seawater Resistant Selected for performance in the saltwater environment where we actually use our shades.
Lightweight Pairs naturally with lightweight bamboo and wood frames for all-day comfort.
Clear Optics Because premium sunglasses should make the world look better—not merely darker.
View the world with Lani TAC Lenses
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Brilliant Blue <-//-> Crisp Gray
The view through Lani TAC lenses offers both medium light reduction and enhanced color with either Brilliant Blue or Crisp Gray view.
Lani TAC Lens Colors
Availability varies by frame and collection.
Mist Gray
Crisp Gray view. Our classic neutral lens. Natural-looking color perception with comfortable light reduction for bright everyday conditions.
Ocean Blue
Brilliant Blue view. A mirrored blue lens inspired by the Pacific. Designed for bright sun and life around the water.
Emerald Green
Brilliant Blue view. A distinctive mirrored green option available on select styles, combining premium sun protection with a different Lani look.
Akala Pink Gold
Crisp Gray view. A bold mirrored pink lens that adds color and personality while maintaining polarized UV400 protection.
Don't toss your old lenses. Send them back to us.
Lani Shades are designed for life outside, and we believe great shades should be made to last—not treated as disposable.
Even great sunglass lenses can eventually become scratched or damaged after enough adventures. When that happens, we don't want you to throw away an otherwise great pair of Lanis just because the lenses have seen better days.
That's why we created the Lani TAC Lens Guarantee.
Free replacement lenses when you send your old lenses back
After our 60-Day Return Guarantee period, if your Lani TAC lenses become scratched or damaged, contact us before throwing them away. If replacement lenses are available for your Lani Shades, send your old lenses back to us and we'll replace your Lani TAC lenses free of charge. You'll only be responsible for applicable shipping costs. If replacement lenses are no longer available for your style, or your Lani Shades cannot reasonably be fitted with replacement lenses, we'll offer you 50% off a new pair of Lani Shades.
Why send the old lenses back?
Because we'd rather not see them thrown away. One reason we love bamboo and wood is that they allow us to make distinctive sunglasses using natural materials rather than relying entirely on conventional plastic frames. Sunglass lenses still contain polymer materials, however, and we don't want to pretend otherwise. When a set of Lani TAC lenses reaches the end of its useful life, we'd rather have those lenses come back to us than unnecessarily end up in the trash.
We're exploring responsible and creative ways to reuse and repurpose returned lenses whenever possible—including the possibility of incorporating them into future art and environmental projects. We believe sustainability is better served by being honest about the materials we use, making products people want to keep, and continually looking for practical ways to reduce unnecessary waste.
How the Lani TAC Lens Guarantee works
1. Contact us Email us at aloha@lanishades.com with a photo of your Lani Shades and damaged lenses. We'll identify your style and determine whether replacement lenses are available.
2. Send your old lenses back If replacement lenses are available, we'll provide instructions for returning your scratched or damaged lenses.
3. We'll replace your lenses free Once we receive your old lenses, we'll provide replacement Lani TAC lenses at no charge. You'll only be responsible for applicable shipping costs.
4. No replacement lenses available? If replacement lenses aren't available for your style, or replacement isn't reasonably possible, we'll offer you 50% off a new pair of Lani Shades.
Keep your Lanis going
Keep the frames. Replace the lenses. Send the old ones back.
Your favorite Lanis may have years of adventures left in them. Scratched lenses shouldn't automatically mean throwing away an otherwise great pair of shades. The Lani TAC Lens Guarantee is our way of helping you get more life from your Lani Shades while giving worn lenses somewhere to go besides the trash.
Lani TAC Lens Guarantee Terms
The Lani TAC Lens Guarantee applies to genuine Lani Shades purchased by the original purchaser and begins after the 60-Day Return Guarantee period. Replacement lenses and replacement products are subject to availability. The guarantee applies specifically to Lani TAC lenses and does not constitute a lifetime warranty on frames, hinges or other components of Lani Shades. The guarantee does not cover lost or stolen sunglasses, lost lenses, counterfeit products, products that have been improperly modified, or intentional or excessive damage.
Replacement lenses may differ from the original lens color, coating or specifications depending on availability. If replacement lenses are unavailable or replacement isn't reasonably possible, the 50% replacement offer is subject to product availability and any additional terms communicated by Lani Shades. Customers are responsible for applicable shipping costs and must contact Lani Shades before returning lenses or sunglasses. Please do not send products to us without first receiving return instructions.
Questions? Email us at aloha@lanishades.com. We're happy to help.
All Lani Shades Lani TAC lenses meet or exceed ANSI Z80.3-2018 standards for UV and visible light transmittance, United States FDA standard 21 CFR 801.410 for impact resistance and European EN 12312-1 standards for CE compliance.
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