Univet is a premier Italian manufacturer of professional safety and magnification eyewear, headquartered in Brescia. Founded in 1997 by engineer Armando Portesi, the company has spent over 25 years fulfilling its mission to "Protect people by taking good care of their eyes," becoming a global leader in high-performance personal protective equipment (PPE). Univet is internationally renowned for its "Made in Italy" heritage, blending sophisticated fashion aesthetics with advanced optical engineering. By focusing on ergonomic research and patented lens treatments, the brand ensures that laboratory and industrial workers enjoy maximum comfort and style without compromising on safety. Today, Univet is an essential partner for the pharmaceutical, dental, and high-tech sectors, delivering award-winning excellence that reimagines the role of protective eyewear in the modern workspace.
The Univet range at LabFriend features professional occupational safety solutions, headlined by their specialized cleanroom goggles and overgoggles (OTG). These are essential for maintaining sterile environments while providing high-impact protection for researchers. For specialized laboratory workflows, the brand provides advanced life science support through their range of laser-safe eyewear and sterilizable goggles designed to withstand multiple autoclave cycles. Their portfolio also encompasses essential microscopy aids, featuring high-end surgical loupes and magnification systems that enhance visual precision for delicate tasks. To support users with corrective needs, Univet offers specialized prescription-ready safety frames that combine visual correction with industrial-grade durability. By choosing Univet through LabFriend, you benefit from competitive pricing and fast shipping on premium Italian optical technology designed for professional longevity.
Why Choose Univet for Your Laboratory?
- Patented Comfort Technologies: Univet’s exclusive SoftPad and ZeroNoise technologies allow for multi-point adjustments and ultra-thin temples, ensuring a perfect fit even when worn with hearing protection or surgical caps.
- Advanced Vanguard Coatings: Their proprietary Vanguard Plus treatment provides double-sided anti-fog and anti-scratch properties that exceed international EN 166 standards, ensuring clear vision in humid lab conditions.
- Specialized Cleanroom Expertise: Univet was among the first to develop a dedicated cleanroom division, offering goggles made from Byoxene®—a material that maintains transparency after repeated gamma or beta ray sterilization.
- Award-Winning Italian Design: Recognized by prestigious design prizes like the Red Dot and IF Awards, Univet glasses are styled to encourage consistent use by being as attractive as they are functional.
- Total In-House Quality Control: From initial concept and R&D in the "Univet Lab" to final assembly, every stage of production is handled internally to ensure absolute precision and safety compliance.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Can Univet cleanroom goggles be sterilized?
Yes, Univet offers specialized series like the 650 and 611 models that are specifically designed to be autoclaved or sterilized via gamma rays without losing their mechanical or optical properties.
2. What is the benefit of "Over-the-Glass" (OTG) models?
OTG models, such as the 5X7 or 5X2 series, are designed with a wider frame geometry that allows them to be worn comfortably over personal prescription glasses, providing full safety coverage for all users.
3. Are Univet lenses resistant to chemicals?
Many Univet lenses are treated with high-performance coatings that offer excellent resistance to surface scratches and common laboratory splashes, though specific chemical compatibility should be checked per model.
4. Does Univet offer laser-safe protection?
Yes, Univet has a dedicated laser division providing filters and frames specifically tuned to different wavelengths, essential for safety in research laboratories utilizing medical or industrial laser systems.
