Mechanix Wear Vision Type-N Safety Eyewear Features
Mechanix Wear Vision Type-N Safety Eyewear delivers ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ impact-certified eye protection at an entry price point engineered specifically for high-volume institutional replenishment programs. Polycarbonate lens construction meets certified high-impact resistance requirements without optical distortion across the full clear-lens field. Clear frame aesthetics satisfy laboratory dress code standards where colored frames are operationally discouraged in clinical, food science, and pharmaceutical environments. Anti-scratch coating maintains optical clarity throughout the product's full institutional service deployment cycle.
Budget safety glasses at the $9.99 price tier frequently carry only baseline Z87.1 certifications, creating compliance documentation gaps in formal PPE programs. Type-N delivers Mechanix Wear's full ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ standard at an entry cost viable for complete facility restocking without budget escalation. Procurement officers managing quarterly PPE replenishment cycles for bench-heavy populations find the per-unit economics favorable at case-quantity ordering. Clear-lens specification eliminates tint-variant SKU management complexity across all shift lighting conditions.
Polycarbonate construction provides inherent UV-A/UV-B filtration exceeding 99%, suitable for both indoor laboratory and outdoor field inspection contexts. Follow standard polycarbonate care: soft microfiber cloth and lens-safe solution; avoid abrasive materials and aromatic solvents. Adjustable temples allow ergonomic fit across head profiles without tools, supporting rapid deployment in shared-PPE loaner and visitor programs. Retire units showing lens crazing, frame fractures, or coating delamination per your facility's PPE inspection standard.
Available Sizes and Configurations
| SKU | Model | Frame Color | Lens Tint | Frame Style | Standard |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MNX-VNS-10AA | Vision Type-N | Clear Polycarbonate | Clear | Full Frame | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ |
Technical Specifications
| Attribute | Detail |
|---|---|
| Product Type | Safety Eyewear / Full Frame Safety Glasses |
| Brand | Mechanix Wear |
| Series | Vision |
| Model | Type-N / VNS-10AA |
| Compliance Standard | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+, OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 |
| Lens Material | Polycarbonate |
| Lens Tint | Clear |
| Lens Coating | Anti-Scratch |
| Frame Material | Polycarbonate |
| Frame Color | Clear |
| Frame Style | Full Frame |
| UV Protection | >99% UV-A/UV-B |
| Temple Style | Adjustable |
| Protection Class | High-Velocity Impact, Particulate, UV |
| Primary Application | Clinical Lab, Pharmaceutical, Food Science, University Teaching Labs, General Industrial |
Laboratory Applications
Mechanix Wear Vision Type-N is the recommended volume replenishment specification for clinical laboratories, pharmaceutical QC environments, food and beverage testing facilities, and general industrial inspection programs where clear-frame professional aesthetics are preferred or mandated. ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ compliance at $9.99 per unit enables full-facility standardization without driving procurement toward non-compliant budget alternatives. High-rotation shared-PPE programs benefit from the clear frame's clinical appearance and cost-effective replacement cadence. Safety officers maintain compliant loaner pools at a manageable per-cycle expenditure.
University teaching labs running undergraduate chemistry and biology programs require cost-managed PPE that still meets ANSI Z87.1+ compliance standards for accreditation documentation purposes. Type-N delivers that compliance threshold at a per-unit price supporting per-semester restocking within standard departmental budgets. EHS officers managing multi-building laboratory programs benefit from a single clear-frame SKU deployable across diverse faculty, student, and visitor populations. Bulk institutional procurement is supported with volume pricing and Net-30 terms through LabSupplies.com.
Lab Safety Eyewear Comparison: Why Choose LabSupplies.com?
| Feature | Mechanix Wear Vision Type-N — LabSupplies.com | Typical $9.99 Competitor Safety Glasses |
|---|---|---|
| Compliance Standard | ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ (High Impact — Fully Certified) | ANSI Z87.1 Basic or unspecified tier |
| Frame Style | Full Frame — Professional Clear Aesthetic | Sporty or colored — unsuitable for clinical settings |
| Lens Material | Polycarbonate — High-Impact Certified | Polycarbonate (impact tier unspecified) |
| UV Protection | >99% UV-A/UV-B | UV-A only (product dependent) |
| Brand Credibility | Mechanix Wear — Recognized Industrial PPE Brand | Generic or unverified private label |
| Price | $9.99 | $7–$15 |
| B2B Account Support | Net-30, PO Accepted, Volume Pricing | Credit card only (most vendors) |
Academic and Institutional Pricing
LabSupplies.com offers tiered academic and institutional pricing on Mechanix Wear Vision Type-N Safety Eyewear for university teaching laboratory programs, EHS department accounts, pharmaceutical manufacturing facilities, and industrial safety procurement teams managing large bench populations. Volume pricing activates at case quantities with contract-level terms available for recurring restocking schedules. Net-30 payment terms are extended to all approved institutional purchasers. Submit credentials through the LabSupplies.com B2B portal for a formal volume quote and catalog assignment.
Product Documentation
- Technical compliance data and product specification sheets available upon request through LabSupplies.com B2B account services.
- Mechanix Wear Vision Type-N ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ certification records verifiable through Mechanix Wear's official product compliance documentation portal.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Mechanix Wear Vision Type-N differ from the Type-X, and which is right for my laboratory?
Type-N and Type-X share the same ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ certification platform. Key differences are frame color — clear versus black — and price: Type-N at $9.99 is optimized for high-volume clinical replenishment, while Type-X at $19.99 is preferred in forensic, defense, and industrial field deployments. For standard bench laboratory programs where clear-frame aesthetics are preferred or required, Type-N provides equivalent compliance at a lower per-unit cost.
Is the Mechanix Wear Vision Type-N suitable for university teaching laboratory PPE programs?
Yes. ANSI/ISEA Z87.1+ certification satisfies OSHA 29 CFR 1910.133 compliance documentation requirements for laboratory accreditation frameworks. The $9.99 per-unit price supports per-semester restocking within standard departmental safety budgets. Volume pricing through LabSupplies.com's institutional account program further reduces per-unit cost at case quantities common in multi-section undergraduate laboratory deployments. Net-30 terms and purchase order acceptance are available for qualifying academic institutions.
Does the clear frame make the Type-N appropriate for food science or pharmaceutical GMP environments?
Clear polycarbonate frame construction and absence of pigmented materials make Type-N appropriate for food science testing laboratories and pharmaceutical corridors where colored PPE is operationally discouraged. Formal GMP suitability under FDA 21 CFR Part 211 should be assessed through your facility's qualified person. For ISO-classified clean rooms requiring sterilizable goggle hardware, specify the Sellstrom S80231 available at LabSupplies.com.