Description
Moreover, blue ski goggles on a matte black frame make up the highest-volume colorway in the HX16 range, and the safest one for a first order. The mirror runs from cyan at the edges to deep cobalt through the centre, so the product looks premium on a shelf without asking the customer to have an opinion.
Blue ski goggles: the default colorway, and why that helps
In fact, every snow range needs one colorway that sells to everybody. Blue mirror on black is that colorway, because it reads as technical rather than fashion, and it does not date with the season.
A cobalt lens also photographs as a premium product even at a mid-tier price point. That protects your margin when a customer compares three goggles that all look about the same on screen.
For a buyer building an opening order, this is the SKU that carries the volume while the fashion colorways carry the margin. Keeping both in the plan is what makes the range work.
Who buys this blue ski goggle colorway
General sports retailers entering snow for the first time should start here. Particularly, one SKU, broad appeal and very little markdown risk makes it the low-risk opening bet.
Online sellers benefit as well, because a customer who cannot try a goggle on defaults to the option that carries the least risk. Blue is that option.
- General sports retailers entering the snow category for the first time.
- Rental and demo fleets needing a uniform, gender-neutral goggle in quantity.
- Online sellers whose customers choose the safest option from a product grid.
- Corporate and resort gifting, where blue on black takes a logo cleanly.
Lens and frame technology behind the blue ski goggles
Moreover, the mirror runs cyan at the edges to deep cobalt through the centre, over thirteen interference coating layers on a polycarbonate lens. The optical axis is decentered, so the snow plane stays flat across the full 18 centimetres of width instead of bowing at the periphery.
That flat plane matters more than most specification sheets admit, because peripheral distortion causes most headaches after a few hours on snow.
The inner surface is a moisture-absorbing anti-fog layer that holds clear roughly twice as long as a single-layer lens. The outer surface carries a nano hydrophobic coat, so snow and spray bead off rather than smearing.
Structurally the goggle is a double frame. Specifically, a PC hard frame captures the lens edge and holds it rigid, and a TPU soft frame bonds over it and forms the seal. Impact cannot fold the lens, and a tight strap cannot distort the seal.
Airflow runs through frame vents across the inner lens, and the 360-degree triple-layer microfiber foam blocks wind while letting moisture out.
Fit, prescription glasses and helmets
Universal adult fit at 18 centimetres wide by 10.3 centimetres high. Equally important, the goggle sits under standard ski and snowboard helmets, with an adjustable silicone-backed strap that will not creep on a smooth shell.
Over-glasses use covers prescription frames up to 14 centimetres of total width. The side foam is scored, so a wider pair takes a quick trim without tools.
| Model | DAQRI HX16 |
|---|---|
| Frame | PC hard lens frame + TPU soft frame (double-frame) |
| Lens | PC cylindrical interference mirror, decentered, 13-layer coating |
| Foam | 360° triple-layer microfiber |
| UV protection | UV400, filters 98%+ of UV |
| Anti-fog | Moisture-absorbing inner lens surface, ~2× standard duration |
| Water repellency | Nano hydrophobic outer coating |
| Eyewear compatible | OTG, up to 14 cm total frame width |
| Ventilation | Frame vents + breathable foam, 360° airflow |
| Strap | Adjustable elastic with silicone anti-slip backing |
| Dimensions | 18 cm (W) × 10.3 cm (H) |
| Size | Universal adult, unisex |
| Helmet | Fits under standard ski and snowboard helmets |
| MOQ | 1 piece, mixed colors and straps accepted |
Wholesale and private label value
Blue is our deepest inventory colorway, so reorders ship without a production wait. Moreover, it is the SKU to build the season around and the one to restock first when a range sells fast.
Private label is available on the strap, on the lens and on the retail packaging. Duty-paid door delivery covers the European Union, the United States, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea, and other markets ship through DHL, FedEx or UPS.
Moreover, buyers also consolidate snow goggles with optical frames, sunglasses and blue-light stock. One container, one invoice and one freight cost remove a second supplier from the order.
- MOQ 1 piece, mixed across all 16 HX16 colorways.
- Deepest stock holding, so reorders ship without production wait.
- Private label on strap, lens and retail packaging.
- DDP duty-paid delivery to the EU, US, Canada, Australia, Japan and South Korea.
- Consolidation with eyewear stock on one shipment and one invoice.
Frequently asked questions
Why are blue ski goggles the highest-volume colorway?
Because it is the least opinionated option in the range. It photographs as a premium product, suits every gender and age, and never reads as last season’s fashion colour. That keeps it in demand year after year.
Can we start with a small test order and reorder later?
Yes. The minimum is one piece, and stock is held for reorders rather than produced to order. That keeps your cash tied up in sellable goods instead of work in progress.
Does the lens work in low light?
No, this is a bright-to-mixed-light mirror. For overcast afternoons or night skiing, order the yellow lens colorway instead. It uses the same frame, so the fit and the strap stay identical.
For background on lens categories and light transmission, the ski goggle overview on Wikipedia gives your buying team a neutral reference.
Stock this colorway beside the rest of our range in the sports eyewear category. For a full colour chart, ask our wholesale desk for the current price list.
Other HX16 colorways
The HX16 range ships as one series. Buyers can mix frames, lens tints and printed straps in a single order. Browse the full colour range on the sports eyewear category page, or compare the other colorways here.
