Julbo, the leading brand in mountain sports

Have you ever forgotten your sunglasses when heading to the mountains or skiing, and spent the day regretting it? Indispensable, sunglasses are a protection not to be taken lightly for your days in the mountains. Our eyes are fragile and deserve proper protection, especially against the glare of snow which can quickly become dangerous for your eye health. In this regard, one brand has clearly stood out in the mountain sports market, and that is Julbo. With nearly half a century of expertise and know-how, Julbo has established itself as a true reference in outdoor sports. Originally known for its sunglasses that have protected, and continue to protect, many mountaineers, Julbo has also diversified and now offers a complete range of sunglasses, as well as ski goggles, prescription glasses, and ski helmets, all highly praised. But the brand has not only diversified in terms of its products. Indeed, long dedicated to mountaineering and high mountains, Julbo has since opened up to other areas, such as trail running, mountain biking, skiing, and even the marine world. Equally adept at satisfying and protecting both adults and children, the brand offers a wide range of products that ensure complete protection no matter what activity you engage in, or even multiple activities!

Julbo, the history and origins of a leading mountain brand

If we told you that the brand Julbo has been around since 1888, would you believe it? As incredible as it may seem, Julbo has indeed existed for nearly a century and a half, named after its founder, Jules Baud. Based in the heart of the French eyewear valley in Morez, the Jurassian began his optical glasses creation business with a very clear idea in mind: to innovate! It was only a few years later, at the beginning of the 20th century, that at the request of Chamonix crystal workers concerned about protecting their eyes in the mountains, the Julbo solar optics appeared. The first “Cristalliers” glasses marked a turning point for Julbo. Launched into the challenging world of mountains, Julbo has developed its products over the years, becoming increasingly technical. To achieve such a level of technicality, Julbo does not just name its products after well-known peaks (not to mention the Everest, Makalu, or Annapurna models), but tests them by climbing those very peaks, thanks to its technical advisor at the time, Yannick Seigneur. The 1980s were abundant in technical advancements, as Julbo accompanied the performance race of its mountaineer advisors. Himalayas, Mont-Blanc massif: the climbs continued, and the brand was present to support and protect the mountaineers as best as possible. While performance remains the brand's favourite playground, Julbo decided to broaden its expertise to other fields, such as the launch of the Nautic range and the entry of Franck Cammas into the technical team in 1998. Beyond the domain, Julbo also decided to address not only adults but also children: the brand created the baby range to protect the fragile eyes of children. The 2000s marked a new diversification for the brand: Julbo was then on all fronts, allowing its followers to face all environments and elements. Whether accompanying Mike Horn on his expeditions around the world or on the trails and paths of trail and mountain biking, Julbo ventured into outdoor sports and offered products tailored to each discipline. But that was not enough for Julbo. The brand decided to tackle another area: that of eyewear wearers looking for a product that allows them to fully enjoy their sport with the best possible vision. To achieve this, the brand created its RX Trem program, revolutionising the world of sunglasses, which even earned it a Silmo d'Or award. Thus, Julbo promises every eyewear wearer to experience their sport intensely, thanks to the first Julbo sunglasses 100% adapted to each person's vision. And the brand does not stop there. In 2015, Julbo integrated an RX laboratory within the brand itself to further master the process of sports glasses. Thus, the technical lenses are surfaced to the wearer's vision and assembled on the frame, all in-house. This mastery of the process allows Julbo to offer an even higher level of quality, responsiveness, choice, and service to its consumers. With its innovations, know-how, and heritage, Julbo now offers an even more complete range of products, including the famous Julbo ski helmets and ski goggles, true references in the outdoor products market.

Julbo, a brand at the forefront of technology

If the brand is so well-known and acclaimed today, it is due to its incredible know-how, but also thanks to the numerous technologies it employs to make its products high-quality, technical, and remarkably effective. Thus, Julbo uses several types of lenses to provide you with significant protection. From photochromic lenses to polarised lenses and standard lenses, every pair of Julbo sunglasses is equipped with lenses crafted with expertise and skill. Beyond the quality of the lenses, Julbo offers products with advanced finishes that make all the difference for your long days outdoors. It is not uncommon to find on Julbo glasses the 3D Fit Nose technology, which offers an adjustment in all angles to fit all nose types, providing optimal fit in all circumstances. Julbo also offers other types of technologies, such as Full Venting, which is a very ventilated glasses structure, ensuring total air circulation and thus preventing fogging. Similarly, the Grip Nose is a soft shock-absorbing insert that adheres perfectly at the nose level, preventing any slipping of the glasses. The Grip Tech, on the other hand, is an exclusive material used by Julbo on the temples that is non-adhesive to hair, ensuring absolute hold and comfort. Additionally, to ensure optimal sun protection, Julbo offers Total Cover protection, limiting sunlight exposure in extreme conditions. Always guided by innovation, Julbo is thus a driving force for proposals and continually strives to adapt to the needs and specificities of each individual. As a result, you will find Julbo products that cater to specific face types or particular needs depending on your outdoor sport. Technologies, technical characteristics, modern design, innovative colours: Julbo continues to create increasingly distinctive, high-quality, comfortable, and protective products for your utmost satisfaction!

Julbo, complete protection for your skiing sessions

Originally a creator of sunglasses, Julbo later turned its attention to other areas, offering other types of products. Today, the brand offers not only prescription glasses and sunglasses but also ski goggles and ski helmets, both of which are extremely well-regarded in the winter sports world.

Julbo Sunglasses

To face the low sun in the mountains, what could be more effective than Julbo sunglasses? The brand offers highly protective sunglasses that allow you to trek through the mountains without worrying about the health of your eyes. Additionally, Julbo offers models of glasses specifically adapted to your vision, allowing eyewear wearers to enjoy their favourite outdoor sports in complete comfort, without being hindered by their vision problems.

Julbo Ski Goggles

After many years focused exclusively on prescription glasses and sunglasses, Julbo then turned to ski goggles, the brand's second stronghold. With its success in this area, the brand has become a true reference in the field of winter sports. So much so that Julbo ski goggles are used by many athletes in the ski world, such as Sam Favret, for example.

Julbo Ski Helmets

The latest flagship product of the brand, Julbo ski helmets are crafted with expertise and modernity, ensuring complete protection with your Julbo ski goggles for your ski sessions. Widely used, Julbo ski helmets are now the missing piece for the brand to offer complete protection for your face: this is now achieved! Some Julbo ski helmets even feature an integrated visor, allowing you to combine the brand's eye protection expertise with impeccable ski helmet quality.

Find your Julbo products on Hardloop.fr

Whether for your trail running, mountain biking, or skiing sessions, on or off-piste, Julbo offers innovative products that provide optimal protection for your eyes. But Julbo does not just stop at protecting your eyes: expanding its range of expertise, Julbo now offers other types of products to complete your perfect rider gear, such as its ski goggles and ski helmets. A specialist in mountain sports, Julbo has become a true reference in this field, providing you with protection that is both comprehensive and effective. Widely recognised in outdoor sports, Julbo continues to innovate to offer you increasingly high-performing products, ensuring ever more effective protection, allowing you to practice your favourite outdoor sports in utmost comfort and safety. Do you have a question or doubt regarding your Julbo product choices? Whether it’s sunglasses, ski goggles, or ski helmets, feel free to contact our team at 01 48 58 30 28 (free call) or by email at hello@hardloop.fr. We will be delighted to answer all your queries and assist you in finding your Julbo equipment to best protect you during your outdoor sports sessions!

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