Julbo Eyewear Partners with Vermont-Based Ecopixel for Environmentally-Friendly Website Hosting

administrator — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:48:10 -0700

WILLISTON, VT (September 17, 2008) – Julbo, designer and manufacturer of action sports eyewear known for its state-of-the-art lens technology, is proud to announce that its company Website and email accounts are now hosted on Ecopixel’s Eco-Positive Hosting™ energy-efficient servers that are 110-percent carbon offset through reforestation projects.

JULBO INTRODUCES JUNIOR RIDER SUNGLASSES

administrator — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 13:58:46 -0700

JULBO INTRODUCES JUNIOR RIDER SUNGLASSES

WILLISTON, VT (August 8, 2008) – Julbo, the leading manufacturer of eyewear for high-altitude mountaineering and glacier exploration, is launching two new junior sunglasses specifically designed for young riders.

The Park and the Bowl, designed for kids ages eight through 16, creatively merge slope style with extreme optical protection. Beyond their trendy design, both the Bowl and the Park offer wrap style and extra wide temples offer incredible coverage to protect the eyes from sun’s harmful and damaging rays. The flexible frames allow these two models to fit a wide range of head sizes.

The Park and Bowl are complete with Spectron X5 lens technology which blocks 88-percent of visible light to protect the eyes from aggressive UVA and UVB rays. $50 retail.

JULBO INCREASES THE SPEED

administrator — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:01:59 -0700

JULBO INCREASES THE SPEED
WITH NEW MOUNTAIN BIKE AND RUNNING SUNGLASSES

WILLISTON, VT (August 8, 2008) – Julbo has been setting the industry standard in lens and frame leading-edge technology since the company’s inception over 120 years ago. Continuing down that same path, Julbo expands its Speed sunglass line with models designed specifically for trail running and mountain biking to be launched at Outdoor Retailer Summer, 2008.

Julbo created the Tracks, Run, Tracks Light and Dirt with the help and expertise of many professional runners and mountain bikers. Julbo’s goal was to create a light, durable and incredibly aerodynamic sunglass to satisfy all needs at high speed. Additionally, all Speed models fit comfortably under any helmet.

JULBO INTRODUCES NEW POLARIZED LIFESTYLE AND SPORT PERFORMANCE SUNGLASSES

administrator — Tue, 26 Aug 2008 14:04:07 -0700

JULBO INTRODUCES NEW POLARIZED LIFESTYLE AND SPORT PERFORMANCE SUNGLASSES

WILLISTON, VT (August 8, 2008) – Since 1888, Julbo has pushed the limits of technical innovation and optical quality. Julbo’s recent innovations have turned a new corner through developing a sunglass line that encompasses both performance and lifestyle.

These unique frame designs solve the constant dilemma of all outdoor enthusiasts by coupling sports function with stylish aesthetics. The frames are incredibly light, yet boast a wrap-around style with larger temples that guarantee optimum sun protection and keep the sunglasses in place at all times.

Each of these glasses feature polarized lenses made from polycarbonate, which is lightweight, durable and offers extraordinary optical quality and transparency for any activity. The Julbo polarized lens helps suppress dazzling reflections from sunlight and water as well as increased visual acuity.

JULBO WELCOMES NEW CLIMBERS TO

administrator — Thu, 04 Sep 2008 17:06:46 -0700

WILLISTON, VT (June 19, 2008) – Officials from Julbo, Inc. are pleased to announce the signing of new climbers, including: Colin Haley, Freddie Wilkinson, Althea Rogers, Ben Gilmore, Kevin Mahoney, Johnny Copp, Micah Dash, Heidi Wirtz and Emily Stifler, all world-class alpinists, to its athlete roster.

Julbo has been setting the industry standard in lens and frame technology since the company’s inception 120 years ago. These new athletes embody Julbo’s heritage in core mountaineering performance optics.

Julbo Raises the Bar on Performance Eyewear With the Motion

administrator — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:35:47 -0800

WILLISTON, VT (January 22, 2008) – Julbo, designer and manufacturer of leading-edge, protective eyewear and lens technology, is proud to introduce the Motion at the 2009 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The Motion exceeds performance eyewear standards on many fronts, and was inspired by cutting-edge athletes in search of the lightest and most versatile sunglass.

Say goodbye to sunglasses that break up the view and hello to the Motion, which offers an incredible, panoramic vision spectrum, even when wearing a helmet. The Motion weighs a mere eight grams (.28 ounces), making it one of the lightest performance sunglasses on the market.

Julbo Expands Junior Sunglass Line with New Oxygen and Kitty Models

administrator — Fri, 16 Jan 2009 10:43:03 -0800

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.

Julbo Raises the Bar on Performance Eyewear with the Motion

administrator — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:26:31 -0800

WILLISTON, VT (January 22, 2008) – Julbo, designer and manufacturer of leading-edge, protective eyewear and lens technology, is proud to introduce the Motion at the 2009 Outdoor Retailer Winter Market. The Motion exceeds performance eyewear standards on many fronts, and was inspired by cutting-edge, elite runners and cyclists in search of the lightest and most versatile sunglass.

Say goodbye to sunglasses that break up the view and hello to the Motion, which offers an incredible, panoramic vision spectrum. The Motion weighs a mere eight grams (.28 ounces), making it the lightest performance sunglasses on the market.

Julbo Expands Goggle Line with New Models Under $60 MSRP

administrator — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:29:51 -0800

WILLISTON, VT (January 22, 2008) – Julbo, an independent, family-run eyewear company with 120 years of optical heritage, is proud to announce the expansion of its range of goggles with the new Apollo, Orion and Astro models.

The new goggle models have incredible price points under $60 retail and were designed with the inventive molds that Julbo acquired from Cebe® after the European eyewear player stopped sports eyewear production over a year ago. With Julbo’s expertise in lens technology and Cebe®’s groundbreaking, trendy molds, the Astro, Orion and Apollo are sure to be a hit for their big debut at Outdoor Retailer Winter Market 2009.

Julbo Pioneers the First Sunglass with Magnetic Protective Side Shields: the Bivouak

administrator — Tue, 20 Jan 2009 20:33:09 -0800

WILLISTON, VT (January 22, 2008) – Julbo, a true eyewear pioneer with over 120 years of optical heritage and roots deeply implanted in the sport of mountaineering, proudly celebrates the launch of the first sunglass ever to incorporate magnetic protective side shields for optimum efficiency and protection during all high-altitude endeavors.

“Julbo has always set the gold standard when it comes to performance eyewear in the mountains. We have built our name on providing the best possible eyewear to the mountaineer and we’re very pleased to continue the tradition with the release of the Bivouak,” says Nick Yardley, US president.