WILLISTON, VT (January 22, 2008) – Julbo, the leader in innovative lens technology and protective eyewear, is excited to announce the launch of two new kids’ models, the Kitty and Oxygen for Spring 2009, designed for kids to discover the outdoors sans limitations.

Designed for kids eight through 16, the Kitty and Oxygen are performance sunglass models with technical, highly protective lenses, but have definite streetwear styling with trendy frames that kids will love to wear.

The level of eye protection offered by the Kitty and Oxygen models extends far beyond the high quality lenses thanks to the wrap-around frames and wide temples for full frontal and side coverage. The flexible Elastomer temple hinges and stems are designed fit all facial features and to endure rough, long-term use without breaking. Additionally, the Elastomer inserts for temple hinges and stems are shock absorbent and provide an optimal hold, and ensure that the frame will not stick to hair and can be put on and removed with ease.

The Kitty and Oxygen boast superior optical quality, Spectron 3 polycarbonate lens technology which blocks 88-percent of visible light to protect the eyes from harmful UVA and UVB rays. The Spectron 3 lens is incredibly versatile making it suitable for use in the mountains, on the water and in intense, bright light environments. This lens also offers a Julbo Flash treatment that reinforces the filtering of visible light through a mirror effect on the lens, as well as the Julbo Anti-Glare treatment to enhance optical comfort and eliminate reflections.

The Oxygen is designed for boys, while the Kitty is made for girls to fit smaller, petite facial features. The Oxygen comes in: Grey/Orange, Nokia Blue/Aniseed and Army Green/Grey. The Kitty is available in: Pink/Clay Grey, White/Blue and Black/Fuschia.

(Kitty: pictured at left in Pink/Clay Grey)

$40.00 MSRP

(Oxygen: pictured at right in Nokia Blue/Aniseed)

Julbo is the only sunglass manufacturer that offers a complete range of protective eyewear for children from infants to teens. Using the same technology and innovation to make sunglasses for mountain climbers, sailors and the world’s most extreme athletes, Julbo’s children’s line is not simply scaled-down versions of adult styles. Julbo’s designers considered the unique structure and dimensions of a child’s head and face to make sunglasses that fit comfortably on the nose and at the temples and provide maximum protection from harmful rays all year long.

Please stop by Julbo’s booth, number 3045 at the 2009 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market.