Costa Del Mar Sunglasses

Yes. 100% of Costa sunglasses feature integrated polarized technology. Costa does not produce a non-polarized lens line. Polarization is a defining brand characteristic, and the polarized film is laminated within the lens rather than applied as a surface coating. This means its polarization can’t wear off or peel like other lenses. That matters in environments with high light reflection, like the ocean, large lakes, snow, or open highway driving.

Yes. RX-Safety specializes in fitting Costa frames with custom Rx lenses. Our offerings include single vision, FT-28 bifocal, digital single vision, and no-line progressives. You can choose whatever works best for you, without sacrificing polarization, UV blockage, or 580 color enhancement. Our in-house Rx lenses also include polarization across all tint options.

580G is Costa’s LightWave glass lens. It’s 22% lighter and 20% thinner than standard polarized glass lenses, and it offers Costa’s highest level of scratch resistance and optical clarity. 580P is the polycarbonate version. It’s lighter than glass overall, more impact-resistant, and a better fit for high-activity sports where lens breakage is a concern. Both types include 100% polarization, 100% UV blockage, and 580 spectral filtering. The key trade-off is clarity and scratch resistance (580G) versus weight and impact resistance (580P).

Yes. We offer both authentic Costa-branded Rx lenses and our own RX-Safety digital Rx lenses. The Costa-branded option preserves the original lens technology and tint catalog. Our in-house digital lenses give you wider customization on lens designs, tints, coatings, and price.

Blue Mirror is the best Costa lens color for offshore fishing. It has a gray base with 10% light transmission, which has been tuned for the highest-glare environments. That being said, Green Mirror is a better choice for inshore flats and freshwater fishing. Its copper base delivers a stronger contrast in variable lighting, so you can see the bottom more clearly.

Many are. Costa’s bio-resin frames are part of the Kick Plastic initiative and are produced from castor-bean-derived plastic resin rather than petroleum-based plastic in an effort to reduce reliance on fossil fuels. Bio-resin is used across most of Costa’s nylon frame line. The Untangled Collection is built from recycled fishing net material that’s recovered before becoming waste. The frames are made in partnership with Bureo and currently incorporate 97% recycled fishing net material.

Hydrolite is Costa’s proprietary, hypoallergenic rubber, used on nose pads and temple tips. It’s engineered to grip more firmly when wet. The more you sweat, the more it locks into place. This is why Costa frames stay seated during running, biking, casting, and other activities that would slip a standard acetate frame off your face.

Yes. Prescription sunglasses qualify as a medical device under most HSA and FSA plans, and you can use those cards directly at checkout on RX-Safety. If your plan requires itemized documentation, our system can generate a receipt that breaks out the prescription lens portion of the order.

Yes. Costa Del Mar offers a limited warranty covering defects in the materials and craftwork of the frame and lens. RX-Safety extends this warranty to the prescription lens surfacing we perform in our own lab. If you experience an issue with the Rx component, you’d reach out to us. If you experience frame defects, then that claim runs through Costa directly.

Costa categorizes frames as Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large based on overall coverage. Each product page includes specific measurements like lens width, bridge distance, temple length, and total frame width. If you have a current pair of glasses or sunglasses that fit well, those measurements (usually printed on the inside of the temple) are the most reliable reference for matching size. Our customer service team can also help you compare frames to a model you already own.