AIRE
Skyveil Aviator Sunglasses
The Skyveil aviator sunglasses from AIRE at Simons are lightweight polycarbonate shades with scratch-resistant lenses and a Level 1 UV protection rating, designed for partly sunny days. Each pair includes a signature case and measures 63 mm lens width, 14 mm bridge, and 126 mm temple length.
- Material
- Polycarbonate frames
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- classic, vintage
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Specifications
Lightweight aviator sunglasses with polycarbonate frames and UV protection.
Scratch-resistant lenses, Level 1 UV protection, lightweight polycarbonate frames.
- Material
- Polycarbonate frames
- Style
- classic, vintage
- Occasion
- everyday, travel
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Lightweight and durable polycarbonate frames
- Scratch-resistant lenses
- Level 1 UV protection rating, perfect for partly sunny days
- Signature case included
- Eye width: 63 mm
- Bridge: 14 mm
- Temple: 126 mm
Product Insights
AIRE's Skyveil Aviator Sunglasses feature Level 1 UV protection blocking up to 60% UVA and 87.5–95% UVB, a light tint transmitting 43–80% visible light for natural colors on partly sunny days and overcast driving, but non-polarized lenses do not reduce reflected glare. The recycled polycarbonate frame, certified by the Global Recycling Standard, weighs 15–22 grams—half that of acetate—and withstands waist-height drops, sweat, and temperature swings. Sized with a 63mm lens, 14mm bridge, and 126mm temples, they fit small-to-medium faces and narrow features, with the lens suited for faces over 140mm. Priced at $54 CAD, they undercut comparable aviators like Quay (starts at $65 USD). The main tradeoff is the light tint's visibility in low light versus the absence of polarization for glare reduction.
Verified claims
- UV protection
- Level 1 UV protection, not 100% UV400: blocks up to 60% of UVA rays and between 87.5% and 95% of UVB rays, and is designed for partly sunny days.
- Fit
- 63mm lens width is large and scaled for face widths over 140mm, while the 14mm bridge and 126mm temples fit narrow-to-average nose bridges and petite-to-average head sizes; small-to-medium faces get a secure bridge and temple fit, but narrow faces may find the lenses oversized.
- Durability
- Frame bounces from waist-height drops, resists sweat and temperature swings, and weighs only 15–22 grams.
- Lens tint
- Level 1 tint suits partly sunny days, lighter than Quay's Category 3.
- Light tint
- Light tint transmits 43–80% visible light, keeping eyes visible and colors natural.
- Polarization
- Non-polarized lenses; does not reduce reflected glare from water, roads, or snow.
- Frame proportion
- 14mm bridge and 126mm temples suit narrow features; 63mm lens fits faces over 140mm.
- Recycled certification
- Recycled polycarbonate certified by Global Recycling Standard
- Weight efficiency
- Frame weighs 15–22 grams, nearly half the weight of an equivalent acetate frame.
- Driving suitability
- Light tint preserves natural colors for overcast driving, but lenses are non-polarized.
- Value
- $54 CAD – undercuts comparable aviators like Quay (starts at $65 USD).
- Lens scratch resistance
- Lenses are scratch-resistant, which may keep them clearer through daily grab-and-go handling.
- Sustainability
- Frames are made of recycled polycarbonate, and the recycled-material claim is backed by GRS certification, meaning the supply chain is certified and traceable.
Product record
- Title
- Skyveil Aviator Sunglasses
- Brand
- AIRE
- Price
- 54 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
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Shade for partly sunny days
These AIRE aviator sunglasses carry a Level 1 UV protection rating, which the merchant describes as perfect for partly sunny days. Wear them when skies alternate between cloud and sun and you want light eye coverage.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Skyveil Aviator Sunglasses: Choose this if you want an aviator with a teardrop lens shape, triangular open-bridge detail, tortoiseshell-pattern full-rim frame, and light green single-piece lenses with a smooth, slightly reflective finish. The merchant describes the frames as lightweight, durable polycarbonate with scratch-resistant lenses, and a signature case is included. Note that the Level 1 UV protection rating is characterized by the merchant as suited to partly sunny days, and this one-size variant comes in a Taupe colorway with a 63 mm eye width, 14 mm bridge, and 126 mm temples.[1,2] | Whirlpool Burgundy Aviator Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a lightweight, comfortable aviator-style frame with a double bridge design, curved temples, and fixed nose pads for a snug all-day fit. The shatterproof, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses have gradient grey tinting and Level 2 UV protection, which the listing describes as suited to cloudy or partly sunny days rather than bright sun. It's also a pick for sustainability-minded shoppers: the frame uses recycled polycarbonate with at least 30% post-consumer content, certified by the Global Recycling Standard, and a signature case is included.[3,4,5,6,7,8] | Satelite Xl Aviator Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a lightweight, comfortable plastic aviator with an impact-resistant frame (made from a minimum of 30% post-consumer recycled content, per AIRE) and shatterproof, scratch-resistant polycarbonate lenses. This one-size black variant has a glossy thick frame with rounded teardrop amber-tinted lenses, a 54 millimetre eye width, 21 millimetre bridge, and 142 millimetre temples, and comes with a signature case (the brand page also lists a gray snap-clasp pouch and cleaning cloth). Note that the lenses carry a Level 1 (Category 1) UV protection rating, which the sellers describe as perfect for partly sunny days and which is accompanied by a warning, so it may not suit brighter conditions.[9,10,11] |
Image Analysis
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Product
A pair of aviator-style sunglasses with a tortoiseshell acetate frame, light green tinted lenses, a triangular open bridge detail, and a small gold-tone triangular logo on the temples. The glasses are shown three-quarter front-right with both temples visible.
- Frame material and patternFull-rim acetate frame with a brown tortoiseshell pattern visible on the front frame and temples.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.33 · w 0.68 · h 0.44 (high) - Lens color and finishSingle-piece light green tinted lenses with a smooth, slightly reflective finish.
1 region
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.60 · h 0.40 (high) - Aviator shape and bridgeAviator-style teardrop lens silhouette with a triangular open cutout at the top center bridge area.
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x 0.28 · y 0.34 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high) - Temple detailSlim tortoiseshell temples that taper toward curved tips; a small gold-tone triangular metal logo is inset on the outer face of the right temple near the hinge.
2 regions
x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.28 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.74 · y 0.44 · w 0.18 · h 0.28 (medium) - Hinges and hardwareSmall metal hinge hardware visible where the temples meet the front frame on both sides.
2 regions
x 0.58 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium); x 0.16 · y 0.40 · w 0.06 · h 0.06 (medium) - Inner temple markings“White regulatory marking 'CE UKCA' printed on the inner face of the right temple near the tip.”
1 region
x 0.58 · y 0.30 · w 0.22 · h 0.14 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a light grey seamless background with soft shadow beneath the glasses and even diffuse lighting from above-left.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right view of the sunglasses positioned on a flat surface with a soft shadow visible beneath and slightly to the lower left of the product.
- BackgroundUniform light grey seamless background occupying the full frame.
- Lighting and reflectionsDiffuse, even lighting producing soft highlights along the top edges of the frame and faint reflections on the lens surfaces.
Colors
tortoiseshell brown· frame and templespale green tint· lenses#CBD39Cgold tone· metal logo and hinge accents- Frame material and patternFull-rim acetate frame with a brown tortoiseshell pattern visible on the front frame and temples.