Wiley X
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| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Protective eyewear and gear |
| Founded | 1987 |
| Headquarters | Frisco, TX |
Key people | Myles R. Freeman (Founder) |
| Website | https://www.wileyx.com/ |
Wiley X is an American private company that designs and manufactures protective eyewear.[1][2]
Overview
[edit]In 1987, U.S. Army Veteran Myles R. Freeman Sr. founded the company Protective Optics, Inc. in Daly City, California by creating shooting glasses for several FBI agents from one office.[3][4]
In 1990, the company began producing protective eyewear and sunglasses for civilian needs, e.g. in motorsport, cycling, fishing, hunting, and industrial manufacturing.[5][6] In November 2007, Protective Optics, Inc. changed its name to Wiley X, Inc.[7]
The company moved the headquarters in 2010 to a building in Livermore, California where it remained until moving to Frisco, Texas in 2022.[8][9][10]
Wiley X has partnerships with professional athletes, non-profits and the entertainment industry over.[11][12]
Protection Standards
[edit]In a book Battle Rattle (2006 Windrow & Greene) by Hans Halberstadt the author states that the 82nd Airborne Division was the first one to buy Wiley X in bulk, ordering thousands of the SG-1s goggles, originally developed for Ranger regiment, shortly after deploying in Afghanistan in spring 2002.[13]
Wiley X is eyewear meets the ANSI Z87.1+ standards for clarity, high-velocity and high mass impacts.[14][15]
Appearance in movies and TV
[edit]- American Sniper[16]
- Army of the Dead[17]
- Bright (2017)[18]
- SWAT[19]
- The Office:[20]
- Big Little Lies[21]
References
[edit]- ^ Chivers, C. J. (2011-01-14). "Vantage Point: Protecting the Eyes That Face Explosions". At War Blog. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Halberstadt, Hans (2006). Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
- ^ Halberstadt, Hans (2006). Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. pp. 45, 46. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
- ^ Agency, Sasquatch (2023-01-31). "Wiley X Opens New State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Frisco, Texas". Endurance Sportswire. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Age Verification - NRA". agegateway.nrahq.org. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Out There Adventures | Brands | Wiley X". Out There Adventures. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Staff. "Protective Optics Inc. Officially Changes Name to Wiley X, Inc". www.visionmonday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Montes, By Bianca R. (2021-06-24). "California Protective Eyewear Brand Wiley X Plots North Texas Headquarters". D Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Staff. "Wiley X Opens New Headquarters in Frisco, Texas, Including First Flagship Retail Location". www.visionmonday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Womack, Brian (2021-03-25). "California company explains why it's relocating headquarters to Frisco". Bizjournals. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Staff, Speedway Digest. "European NASCAR Driver Alex Sedgwick Heads to America for Debut Race". www.speedwaydigest.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Agency, Sasquatch (2022-07-19). "New Jacob Wheeler Signature Eyewear at ICAST Show". Endurance Sportswire. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Halberstadt, Hans. Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
- ^ AfricanXMag Volume 1 Issue 6. Safari Media Africa.
- ^ Sweeney, Patrick (2004-05-10). Modern Law Enforcement Weapons & Tactics. F+W Media, Inc. ISBN 978-1-4402-2458-4.
- ^ "Wiley X Hits the Big Screen". workingperson.me. 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Wiley X Men's Sunglasses In Army Of The Dead (2021)". 21 May 2021. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Wiley X Men's Omega Grey Matte Sunglasses Worn By Will Smith In Bright (2017)". 29 December 2017. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Sergey (20 April 2019). "Wiley X Glasses Worn By Shemar Moore In SWAT – Season 2, Episode 18, Cash Flow (2019)". Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Wiley X Sunglasses Worn By Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute) In The Office – Season 3, Episode 22, "Women's Appreciation" (2007)". 10 June 2019. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Smith Bike Helmet And Wiley X Sunglasses Worn By Adam Scott In Big Little Lies - Season 2, Episode 5, "Kill Me" (2019)". 8 July 2019. Retrieved 2023-03-07.