NXT is a family of patented polyurethane optical polymers, transparent and unbreakable, originally developed for the military use.

NXT was born in the USA in the early 1990's when the U.S. Government contracted Simula Technologies to develop a new bullet-proof, transparent, and light-weight material capable of providingnxtlogo superior protection, reliability and longer lasting performance than polycarbonate. This material is also used in the windows in post Sept. 11 cockpit doors being installed on airplanes and Apache helicopter windshields panels; it is today available for Rudy Project Technically Cool Eyewear under a unique and unparalleled lens program: ImpactX.

ImpactX represents today the most advanced technological solution in the field of vision protection. Thanks to their transparency and superior optical quality, lenses made in NXT ensure sharp vision and unbeatable comfort: they are made by casting, a process which ensures lower internal stress, higher optical homogeneity and mechanical stability compared to traditional Polycarbonate lenses.

ImpactX lens technology offers breakthrough NXT semi-rigid molecular properties formulated exclusively for Rudy Project. After years of laboratory research and field tests with imageprofessional athletes, ImpactX has been perfected with cutting edge light management technology by combining photochromic particles and advanced polarized technology in the mass, incorporating thus superior impact resistance with enhanced visual acuity, for virtually any climatic condition.

ImpactX Photochromic lenses provide unique climatic management technology, getting dark from low to high light transmission within few seconds; ImpactX Polarized Photochromic enhance contrast and depth perception while providing unparalleled eye protection.

1. GUARANTEED UNBREAKABLE FOR LIFE

2. SUPERIOR OPTICS
ImpactX NXT has lower refractive index, internal stress and chromatic dispersion than polycarbonate, resulting in sharper images, higher definition, reduces "rainbowing", and more visual comfort.

3. SUPERIOR ANTI-SCRATCH PROPERTIES
ImpactX NXT lenses feature a superior Quartz scratch-resistant antistatic coatings, which doesn't attract dust.

4. LIGHTWEIGHT
ImpactX NXT is 16% lighter than CR-39 and 10% lighter than Polycarbonate.

5. EXCLUSIVE SEMI-RIGID PLATFORM
Tailor-made ImpactX NXT formula for superior safety and unparalleled protection.

6. CUTTING-EDGE PHOTOCHROMIC AND POLARIZED TECHNOLOGY
Enhanced visual acuity for any climatic conditions.

Impact resistance . ImpactX NXT impact resistance is higher than polycarbonate and passes all impact resistance standards.

No stress Cracking or Crazing . Unlike polycarbonate and other materials ImpactX NXT is not sensitive to stress cracking, so it does not craze or break when subjected to mechanical strains.

Excellent workability . Unlike CR-39, polycarbonate and polyamide, ImpactX NXT can be easily drilled without brittleness or stress cracking problems.

Processed by casting . Lenses in ImpactX NXT are made by casting, which ensures low internal stress, high optical homogeneity, thermal and mechanical stability. Such properties make ImpactX NXT the material ideally suited for high quality unbreakable polarized lenses.

Excellent optical properties. ImpactX NXT has lower refraction index, internal stress, and chromatic dispersion (Abbe number) than polycarbonate, resulting in lower surface reflection and "rainbow effect", higher definition and sharper images.

High Chemical Resistance. Unlike polycarbonate and polyamide, ImpactX NXT is not attacked by common chemicals or solvents (i.e. acetone and methyl alcohol)

High thermal stability. ImpactX NXT polymer has high thermal stability and is not subject to optical or mechanical distorsions, even when exposed to temperatures in excess of 80degrees.