FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Sherri J. Klaus 858-350-4199; [email protected] SOLA Sunlens Introduces Tri-Flection™ - its Newest Patented Multi-Feature Mirror Coated Lenses Patented Technology - Advanced Performance - Exclusive Practical Applications Del Mar, CA (April 2, 2001) - SOLA Sunlens, leading manufacturer of premium plastic sunglass lenses, today announced the addition of its Tri-Flection Collection. Tri-Flection mirrors incorporate the most advanced technology in thin film coatings to provide a mirror treatment that is easy to clean, virtually eliminates staining and smudges often associated with standard mirrors and is highly scratch resistant. Plus, this original mirror treatment was created exclusively by SOLA Sunlens and is the only patented mirror coating for polycarbonate plano sunlenses on the market. Tri-Flection's patented coating process has enabled SOLA Sunlens technicians to create new, exciting, unique mirror colors previously unavailable. These innovative striking colors have less hue and reduced reflection creating a dramatic new look for mirrored sunlenses. Available in Petrol Clean, Methane Clean, Oil Clean and Alps Clean. "Tri-Flection marks a significant break through in mirror coatings for sunlenses". remarks Al Gleek, Director of Marketing and New Products for SOLA Sunlens. "SOLA Thin Film Coating engineers have created a treatment that addresses all of the major objections to standard mirrors, Tri Flection is easy to clean, is considerably more scratch resistant than most other mirrors while resisting staining and smudges. This patented process provides much more than just a cosmetic benefit to the consumer and can be used for both fashion and performance." Tri-Flection is available on SOLA Sunlenses proprietary Tough Eyes® Polycarbonate lenses. These revolutionary polycarbonate lenses incorporate superior scratch resistant protection, ultimate impact resistance and are ultra light-weight for maximum comfort. Tough Eyes is up to 10 times more impact resistant than hard resin or glass lenses and when it comes to visual performance, Tough Eyes lenses set the quality standard for optical precision and clarity. Tough Eyes lenses have received the COLTS "Performance Certification" seal from this leading independent ophthalmic testing laboratory. About SOLA Sunlens Division SOLA Sunlens is the world's leader in premium plastic plano (non-prescription) sunglass lenses. Building on its legacy of innovative ophthalmic plastic lenses, SOLA Sunlens offers a wide range of superior performance sunlenses, coatings and services worldwide. SOLA Sunlens approach to the sunglass industry is unparalleled, using the most advanced technologies, it provides high performance lenses such as polycarbonate, polarized and hard resin to our global customers and branded sunglass manufacturers. In addition, SOLA Sunlens prides itself on using and creating state-of-the-art patented lens technologies and surface treatments, as well as multi-feature mirror coatings, including: anti-reflective, anti-fog and anti-scratch. Some of our patented and trademarked products include Tough Eyes™, Rock Hard™, Wide Eyes™, UV Gard™, Glare Out™, Fog Out™, Flurescent™ PC and Tri-Flection Mirrors™. SOLA Sunlens is a division of SOLA International, a publicly traded company on the New York Stock exchange (NYSE: SOL). SOLA Sunlens, Advancing the Technology of Sunlenses ##