Havaners polarised sunglasses in the sun by the water

Aura8™ Lens Technology

The best lens we make · Glare off, colour up

Aura8™ is the best lens we make. It takes the glare off, turns the colour up and blocks UVA and UVB, so a bright day looks the way it should: sharp, rich and easy on the eyes.

What Aura8™ does

  • Glare off. Aura8™ is a polarised lens. It filters out the flat, bright light that bounces off water, wet roads and windscreens, so you stop squinting and start seeing detail.
  • Colour up. With the glare gone, colours come through deeper and contrast gets crisper. Blue skies look bluer, the sea looks like the sea, and edges look sharper.
  • UV400 protection. Aura8™ blocks UVA and UVB rays up to 400 nanometres, like every pair we sell.
  • Easy all day. Less glare means less strain, which you notice most at the end of a long beach day or a drive into low sun.

See the difference

Same view, two lenses. First a bright day without a polarised lens, then the same scene through Aura8™.

A sunny coastal view without a polarised lens, washed out by glare
Without Aura8™: washed out by glare.
The same view through a Havaners Aura8™ polarised lens, with the glare gone and the colour deeper
With Aura8™: glare gone, colour deeper.

Where Aura8™ comes into its own

  • By the water. Beaches, boats, paddleboards and poolside, where glare is at its worst.
  • On the road. Wet tarmac and low sun on the commute. See our driving sunglasses.
  • Low winter sun. The UK sun sits low from autumn to spring, right in your eyeline. Our winter sunglasses guide explains why that matters.
  • Holidays. Bright, high sun and white sand are made for a lens that keeps colour rich without the glare.

How to get Aura8™

Aura8™ is available as an upgrade on our polarised frames. Pick your pair, then choose Aura8™ in the lens options on the product page. A few of our favourites to start with:

  • Phantom, all-black Wayfarer-style frames for every day.
  • Silverback, matte black with mirrored silver lenses.
  • H20, aqua blue translucent frames for beach days.
  • Sahara, round tortoiseshell with a vintage feel.
  • Equinox, matte black rounds that go with anything.

Or see every pair in our polarised sunglasses collection.

Looking after your Aura8™ lenses

Polarised lenses deserve a gentle touch. Rinse off sand and salt first, wash with a drop of mild soap if needed and dry with the microfibre cloth that comes in the box. Skip glass cleaner and household sprays. Our sunglasses care guide has the full routine.

Backed for life

Every pair, Aura8™ or not, comes with our Lifetime Guarantee against manufacturing faults and accidental damage in normal use, plus free UK delivery and 30-day returns.

New to polarised lenses? Start with polarised vs non-polarised sunglasses.

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Quick answers

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What is Aura8™?

Aura8™ is the best lens Havaners makes. It's a polarised lens that cuts glare, brings out richer colour and contrast, and blocks UVA and UVB with UV400 protection.

Is Aura8™ polarised?

Yes. Aura8™ is a polarised lens, so it filters out the glare that bounces off water, wet roads and windscreens.

Does Aura8™ protect against UV?

Yes. Aura8™ is rated UV400, blocking UVA and UVB rays up to 400 nanometres, like every Havaners pair.

How do I get Aura8™ lenses?

Choose a polarised frame, then pick Aura8™ in the lens options on the product page before you add it to your bag.

How do I clean Aura8™ lenses?

Rinse with water first, wash with a drop of mild soap if needed and dry with a microfibre cloth. Avoid glass cleaner, vinegar and household sprays.

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