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06/05/2019

New collaboration with SCICON

Essilor® Sun Solution™ is extremely proud to announce its new partnership with the SCICON brand, leader in high performance bike bags and accessories for riders and active people, for the launch of their first collection of high-end sunglasses. Who is SCICON? Specialized in high-performance sunglasses, bike bags and accessories for cyclists, Italian brand SCICON was created in 1980. “How can...Read more

19/02/2019

Essilor® Sun Solution™ teams up with the FIA

This year, Essilor® Sun Solution™ wanted join forces with the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile to promote the importance of having suitable sun lenses on the road. Whether you're driving, riding a motorcycle, cycling or even walking, Essilor® Sun Solution™ has developed technologies that are each useful on the road. What is the FIA? The Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile was...Read more

08/02/2019

Winter Collection by Essilor® Sun Solution™

A new season means a new collection! The Winter Collection has been specially designed for those who love the mountains and snowy landscapes. ESSILOR ® SUN SOLUTION™ offers lenses and goggles with technology adapted to bright environments, without forgetting the importance of style. Discover the new Winter Collection This new collection protects from UV rays coming from the sun. Indeed, fresh...Read more

09/01/2019

TransJeju 50 Trail: The Expert's View

Megan ran the TransJeju 50 Trail, a demanding challenge that includes a 56-kilometer race across the Korean island of Jeju. Learn more about her performance here. To take on this challenge, extremely technical equipment was required. To allow Megan to focus on the race, by eliminating factors that could interfere with her vision, Essilor® Sun Solution™ provided her with a pair of PUMA sunglasses...Read more

28/11/2018

Northwest Passage Sailing: The Expert's View

Last summer, Clara and Christian Dumard set out on an ambitious challenge: to cross the Northwest Passage, without assistance or stopover! The father-daughter duo sailed for three months across the oceans, contending with this passage under extreme weather conditions. A unique expedition in the heart of breathtaking landscapes, along with particularly harsh temperatures (2 to 3° C in the cabin),...Read more

15/10/2018

Women’s Empowerment Everest Expedition: The Expert's View

Six Nepalese women ascended Mount Everest to promote women’s empowerment in Nepal and fight against human trafficking. Kanchhi Maya Tamang, who led this expedition, is indeed a returnee herself. Discover their story here. Such a unique performance required specific equipment: here are some technical details from our experts. Essilor® Sun Solution™ accompanied the first all-female expedition to...Read more

10/10/2018

2018 World Sight Day: is your vision road-ready?

On Thursday October 11th, Essilor Sun Solution swings into action during the annual day to draw awareness to good vision: World Sight Day . Like every year, Essilor teams around the world come together to remind people about the importance of good vision and to promote eye care for everyone: in 2017, close to 80,000 people were screened in 53 countries. The Essilor WSD 2018 core message is: “We...Read more

28/08/2018

Marathon des Sables: The Expert's View

Nicolas Maréchal, ultra-trailer, ran one the toughest races in the world: Marathon des Sables, a mythical race created in 1986, across the Moroccan desert. It includes 6 stages, between 30 and 80 kilometers per day, in extreme temperatures: up to 50°C (122°F) during the day and down to 5°C (41°F) at night. Nicolas also ran for a good cause: raise funds to help disadvantaged populations in...Read more

03/08/2018

Beaver Trap Trail Classic: The Expert's View

In March 2018, Marie & Régis Bernigaud moved to Sweden and participated in a famous dog sled race for the first time: Beaver Trap Trail Classic. This event takes place in Swedish Lapland, 11 kilometers away from the Arctic circle. The duo was excited to take up this incredible challenge, which included 130 kilometers of race, 3 stages and 2 nights in the tent. Discover their story here . Such...Read more

11/07/2018

No Ordinary experience with Essilor® Sun Solution™, a world exclusive at the EUROBIKE show.

Essilor® Sun Solution™ offered a totally original experience at the EUROBIKE 2018 international trade show in Friedrichshafen, Germany. Thanks to an immersive simulator, everyone had an opportunity to perform a fun and sporty test of E-SUN™ KOLOR UP™ glasses in extreme conditions. Curious visitors and thrill-seekers were invited to take part in a unique immersive experience in which they entered...Read more

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