Wiley X
TypePrivate
IndustryProtective eyewear and gear
Founded1987
Headquarters
Frisco, TX
Key people
Myles R. Freeman (Founder)
Websitehttps://www.wileyx.com/

Wiley X is an American private company that designs and manufactures protective eyewear.[1][2]

Overview

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, TX in 2022.[8][9][10]

Wiley X has partnerships with professional athletes, non-profits and the entertainment industry over.[11][12]

Protection Standards

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 Wlley 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

American Sniper,[16] Army of the Dead,[17] Bright (2017),[18] SWAT,[19] The Office,[20] Big Little Lies[21]

References

  1. ↑ Chivers, C. J. (2011-01-14). "Vantage Point: Protecting the Eyes That Face Explosions". At War Blog. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  2. ↑ Halberstadt, Hans (2006). Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
  3. ↑ Halberstadt, Hans (2006). Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. pp. 45, 46. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
  4. ↑ Agency, Sasquatch (2023-01-31). "Wiley X Opens New State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Frisco, Texas". Endurance Sportswire. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  5. ↑ "Age Verification - NRA". agegateway.nrahq.org. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  6. ↑ "Out There Adventures | Brands | Wiley X". Out There Adventures. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  7. ↑ Staff. "Protective Optics Inc. Officially Changes Name to Wiley X, Inc". www.visionmonday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  8. ↑ Montes, By Bianca R. (2021-06-24). "California Protective Eyewear Brand Wiley X Plots North Texas Headquarters". D Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  9. ↑ Staff. "Wiley X Opens New Headquarters in Frisco, Texas, Including First Flagship Retail Location". www.visionmonday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  10. ↑ Womack, Brian (2021-03-25). "California company explains why it's relocating headquarters to Frisco". Bizjournals. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  11. ↑ Staff, Speedway Digest. "European NASCAR Driver Alex Sedgwick Heads to America for Debut Race". www.speedwaydigest.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  12. ↑ Agency, Sasquatch (2022-07-19). "New Jacob Wheeler Signature Eyewear at ICAST Show". Endurance Sportswire. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  13. ↑ Halberstadt, Hans. Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
  14. ↑ contributors, Safari Media Africa. AfricanXMag Volume 1 Issue 6. Safari Media Africa. {{cite book}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  15. ↑ Sweeney, Patrick (2004-05-10). Modern Law Enforcement Weapons & Tactics. F+W Media, Inc. ISBN 978-1-4402-2458-4.
  16. ↑ "Wiley X Hits the Big Screen | WorkingPerson.me". 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  17. ↑ "Wiley X Men's Sunglasses In Army Of The Dead (2021)". 21 May 2021. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  18. ↑ "Wiley X Men's Omega Grey Matte Sunglasses Worn By Will Smith In Bright (2017)". 29 December 2017. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  19. ↑ Sergey (20 April 2019). "Wiley X Glasses Worn By Shemar Moore In SWAT – Season 2, Episode 18, Cash Flow (2019)". Retrieved 2023-03-07.
  20. ↑ "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.
  21. ↑ "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.
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