Electric Black Top Sunglasses
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Born on the Street, Built for Everywhere
The Electric Black Top is a large-frame square sunglass that commands attention without sacrificing all-day comfort. Rooted in Southern California surf and skate culture and finished in Italy, it delivers the optical performance serious riders demand alongside the streetwear presence that works off the water too.
Frame Construction
The Black Top is built on a 6-base mold-injected grilamid frame, a lightweight thermoplastic that resists flex fatigue and holds its shape through heat, saltwater, and daily abuse. A 5-barrel hinge adds durability at the pivot point most frames fail first. At 30 grams total, the frame disappears on your face during long sessions.
Optics
Electric fits the Black Top with 6-base melanin-infused polycarbonate lenses. Melanin infusion mimics the eye's natural pigment, absorbing high-energy visible light without distorting color. The result is a lens that feels easy to wear for hours. Every lens delivers:
- 100% UV protection
- Up to 98% blue light protection
- Visual Light Transmittance (VLT) of 10% -- optimal for bright outdoor and daily use conditions
- Increased clarity and depth perception
Polarized Option
The Black Top is also offered in a polarized polycarbonate lens that adds 99.9% premium glare reduction. Polarization cuts reflected glare off water, pavement, and sand, giving you true color perception and a relaxed, soothing eye feel during extended time outdoors. Scratch resistance is built into the polarized lens as well.
Fit and Sizing
The Black Top is a large-sized frame. Frame measurements are 52mm height, 140mm width, and 140mm temple length. The square silhouette provides broad face coverage and a bold profile that suits strong face structures well.
What's Included
- Electric Black Top sunglasses
- Microfiber cleaning bag
Origin and Warranty
Designed in California. Made in Italy. Backed by Electric's lifetime warranty.
Shop the Electric Black Top in store and online at Island Water Sports, your South Florida source for Electric eyewear.
- Frame: 6 base mold injected grilamid frame with a 5 barrel hinge.
- Optics: 6 base melanin infused polycarbonate lenses. 100% UV protection. Up to 98% blue light protection.
- Available in polarized polycarbonate lenses. 99.9% Premium glare reduction, relaxed/soothing eye feeling, true color perception, and scratch resistance.
- Visual Light Transmitted (VLT): 10%. Optimal lens for daily use. Increased clarity and depth perception while providing visual comfort.
- Includes microfiber cleaning bag.
- Designed in California. Made in Italy.
- Lifetime warranty
- Measurement: 52h - 140w - 140l (Large Sized Frame)
- Weight: 30 grams
- Optics: 6 base melanin infused polycarbonate lenses. 100% UV protection. Up to 98% blue light protection.
- Style the performs: Designed in California and made in Italy, Electric is rooted in and inspired by Southern California’s rich music, art, surfing, snowboarding and active-lifestyle cultures. Our global headquarters is located in the beachside town of San Clemente, California.
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Specifications
- Frame Material
- 6-base mold-injected grilamid
- Hinge
- 5-barrel hinge
- Lens Material
- Melanin-infused polycarbonate
- Lens Base
- 6 base
- UV Protection
- 100%
- Blue Light Protection
- Up to 98%
- Visual Light Transmittance (VLT)
- 10%
- Polarized Option
- Available; 99.9% premium glare reduction, scratch resistant
- Frame Measurements
- 52mm height / 140mm width / 140mm temple length (Large frame)
- Weight
- 30 grams
- Includes
- Microfiber cleaning bag
- Design Origin
- Designed in California, Made in Italy
- Warranty
- Lifetime
Frequently Asked Questions
- Do the Electric Black Top sunglasses offer full UV protection?
- Yes. Every Electric Black Top lens provides 100% UV protection, blocking both UVA and UVB rays.
- What does VLT 10% mean for the Black Top lenses?
- Visual Light Transmittance (VLT) of 10% means the lenses allow 10% of visible light through. This is ideal for bright sun and daily outdoor use, delivering increased clarity and depth perception while keeping eyes comfortable.
- Are the Electric Black Top sunglasses polarized?
- The Black Top is offered with a polarized polycarbonate lens option that provides 99.9% premium glare reduction. Polarized lenses cut reflected glare from water, pavement, and sand and include scratch resistance.
- What is the frame material and why does it matter?
- The Black Top uses a 6-base mold-injected grilamid frame. Grilamid is a lightweight, flexible thermoplastic that resists heat distortion and saltwater corrosion, making it a preferred material for performance sunglasses built to handle outdoor conditions.
- What does melanin-infused lens mean?
- Melanin infusion adds a pigment that mimics the eye's own natural protection against high-energy visible light. It absorbs blue light without shifting colors unnaturally, contributing to the relaxed eye feel Electric describes for extended wear.
- Where are the Electric Black Top sunglasses made?
- They are designed in California and manufactured in Italy.
- What warranty covers the Electric Black Top sunglasses?
- Electric backs the Black Top with a lifetime warranty.