Short answer: for driving, choose polarized grey or brown lenses, or a gradient that keeps the dashboard clear, and take them off at dusk. For the beach, choose polarized UV400 lenses that cut glare off sand and water, and a frame that stays put. Rinse off salt and keep sunglasses out of a hot car.
Sunglasses for driving
- Polarized lenses cut glare from the road surface and other cars’ windscreens. Some dashboard or phone screens may look darker at certain angles.
- Grey lenses keep traffic-light colours true; brown adds contrast in changing light.
- Gradient lenses are darker at the top for the sky and lighter below for the dashboard.
- At dusk and at night, take sunglasses off. Tinted lenses reduce the light you need to see.
Good picks: Midnight Fade (polarized) and Crimson Fade (gradient).
Sunglasses for the beach
- UV400 is a must: sand and water reflect sunlight, so you get UV from above and below.
- Polarized lenses cut the glare off the sea and let you see into the water.
- Fit: a frame that stays put when you look down or move around.
Good picks: Amber Fade (polarized) and Ocean Fade.
Caring for sunglasses in Sri Lankan heat
- Never leave sunglasses on the dashboard; heat can warp acetate frames and damage lens coatings.
- Rinse off salt and sand with fresh water before wiping, then dry with a microfibre cloth.
- Keep them in the case in a beach bag.
Heat and saltwater damage isn’t covered by most warranties, including ours, so a little care keeps a pair going for years. Shop SPINEL sunglasses →