The latest innovation from Safety Mate and Riley Eyewear is designed to protected eyes exposed to ultraviolet radiation and daily hazards at ground level.
The Navigator X range builds on five years of collaboration between the two companies, who developed the original Navigator series to bring comfort, performance and style together in a single eyewear package. With Navigator X, they’ve raised the bar again, offering eye protection that helps workers stay cool, comfortable and protected throughout long days in the sun.
Exposure to UV radiation is a major risk in Australia, with the Cancer Council warning of potential long-term damage including squamous cell cancers on the eye’s surface. On top of this, miners face high risk from debris, dust, glare and machinery-related hazards. Protective eyewear is not optional – it’s a crucial barrier against injury.
Navigator X eyewear is built around Riley Eyewear’s FlowTec dual-lens coating, which provides anti-fog and anti-scratch protection. This ensures clarity even in humid, high-heat industrial settings, where standard eyewear often fogs, scratches or becomes uncomfortable.
Each lens offers 100 per cent UVA and UVB coverage, filtering visible light up to 400 nanometres to keep vision clear even in intense sunlight. Available in seven lens types – including clear, polarised, LED and the market-first HD – the range supports workers across varied conditions and tasks. Prescription options are also on the way.
Comfort is a priority for Navigator X, with a rubberised non-slip nose piece, flexible side arm tips, and a transparent side shield that boosts peripheral visibility without adding weight. Designed for all-day wear, the glasses reduce pressure points, eliminate the need for constant adjustments, and support safe movement around dynamic work sites.
Aesthetics also play a role in ensuring consistent PPE use.
Traditional safety glasses often lack the style workers want, leading to inconsistent use. Navigator X tackles this head-on with a modern, sleek design built from ethically sourced bio-based materials, combining sustainability with a premium look and feel.
Navigator X meets the highest global safety standards, including AS/NZS, EN166 and ANSI Z87.1, ensuring miners are equipped with world-class protection that stands up to Australia’s toughest conditions.