Safety Glasses USA

What Safety Glasses USA does

Safety Glasses USA (SafetyGlassesUSA.com) is a privately held, certified Veteran-Owned Small Business that operates as a multi-brand e-commerce retailer specializing in ANSI Z87.1 certified safety eyewear and adjacent personal protective equipment (PPE). Founded circa 2000 and headquartered in Three Rivers, USA, the company maintains an 11-50 employee headcount and runs a self-serve online storefront supported by phone and email customer service. Its catalog spans safety glasses, safety goggles, safety sunglasses, sports eyewear, work gloves, hard hats, hearing protection, and high-visibility clothing/apparel, sourced from 60+ brands including Bolle, MCR Safety, Pyramex, KleenGuard, Uvex, Howard Leight, Wiley X, Gatorz, and METEL.

The core platform is a standard e-commerce retail operation (Shopify-based) with no proprietary technology, APIs, or software products. Technical differentiation is limited to certification-led merchandising (ANSI Z87.1 standards), product configuration options (anti-fog, polarized, photochromic, bifocal, prescription, ballistic, dielectric, foam-padded), and adjacent service offerings such as custom logo imprinting on hard hats, safety apparel, and eyewear for bulk/corporate orders, as well as a newly launched Prescription Safety Glasses fitting service (April 2026). The site carries 3,661 verified Judge.me reviews with multiple top-tier review platform medals (Diamond, Platinum Transparent, Gold Monthly Record, Top 1% Shops, Top 1% Trending Shops).

The business model combines direct-to-consumer e-commerce (B2C) with dedicated B2B and government sales channels, including a GSA Government Sales program for federal, state, and municipal procurement with tax-exempt ordering, and international shipping to 20+ countries. Revenue is generated through transactional one-time product sales at unit prices ranging from approximately $6.99 to $50+, with free shipping on orders over $100, a 30-day return policy, a price match promise, and promotional coupon codes (e.g., 10% off prescription safety glasses via SAVETENRX). No funding rounds, acquisitions, parent companies, or institutional investors are recorded, and management team disclosure beyond President & Founder Michael Eldridge is limited.

Name

Safety Glasses USA

Legal name

Safety Glasses USA

Website

https://SafetyGlassesUSA.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2000

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

Safety Glasses USA is a veteran-owned e-commerce retailer of ANSI Z87.1 certified safety eyewear and adjacent PPE, serving industrial, construction, government, military, healthcare, and recreational consumers across 20+ countries via a B2C storefront, GSA channel, and custom imprinting services.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)

NAICS

Optical Goods Retailers (45613), Optical Goods Retailers (456130)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety & Industrial Protective Eyewear (CRAAAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Sunglasses (Non-Prescription) (CRAAAKAB), Sport & Performance Eyewear (CRAAAKAC)

Keywords

• Safety eyewear
• Personal protective equipment
• Industrial safety supplies
• Protective workwear
• Prescription safety glasses

Headquarters

HQ city

Three Rivers

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Supply Chain, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Personnel, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Retail Sales: Direct-to-consumer and B2B sales of safety eyewear and PPE products through their online storefront. Products include safety glasses, goggles, sunglasses, prescription eyewear, gloves, hard hats, hearing protection, hi-vis clothing, and accessories. Revenue is generated through individual product transactions with pricing based on product type and brand.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Safety Glasses USA is an e-commerce retailer that sells ANSI Z87.1 certified safety eyewear, safety goggles, sunglasses, and adjacent personal protective equipment (PPE) including work gloves, hard hats, hearing protection, and high-visibility apparel from 60+ brands. The company supplements its retail catalog with custom logo imprinting services for bulk/corporate orders, prescription safety glasses, and a GSA government sales program.

Product overview

Safety Glasses USA is an e-commerce retailer offering a comprehensive portfolio of personal protective equipment (PPE) with a primary focus on safety eyewear. The company operates a multi-brand e-commerce platform featuring both its own branded products and established third-party manufacturers. The core product line centers on ANSI Z87.1 certified safety glasses available in numerous specialized variants (anti-fog, ballistic, bifocal, polarized, photochromic, prescription, reading, welding, and more) and safety goggles. Adjacent product categories include sunglasses (with safety certifications), sports eyewear (cycling, fishing, golf, motorcycle, pickleball), work gloves, hard hats, hearing protection (earmuffs and earplugs), and hi-vis clothing/apparel. The company differentiates through custom imprinting services for corporate branding on hard hats, safety apparel, and safety glasses. The business model combines a B2C retail platform with B2B/government sales and bulk ordering capabilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Safety Glasses ANSI Z87.1 certified safety eyewear available across multiple variants (anti-fog, ballistic, bifocal, polarized, photochromic, dielectric, foam-padded, children's, women's, small/large, wire mesh, shield, welding, retro, color blind, computer, driving, laser, medical, military, metal detectable, over-prescription, pink, radiation, reading, safety sunglasses, shooting, small, solar eclipse, visitor, women's). Sold to individual workers and bulk buyers through the e-commerce storefront.
• Safety Goggles Full-face and sealed protective goggles spanning anti-fog, foam-padded, convertible, fire & rescue, medical, military & tactical, motorcycle, over-prescription, perforated, small, splash, and welding variants.
• Sunglasses Non-safety and safety-rated sunglasses including bifocal, polarized, photochromic, military, tactical, women's, large, over-prescription, reading, and made-in-USA variants from brands such as Wiley X, Oakley, Gatorz, Bobster, Heat Wave, Neven, RedFin, and TOROE.
• Prescription Safety Glasses Custom prescription safety eyewear with lenses fitted into ANSI Z87.1 certified safety frames, including bifocal, full-lens magnifying, and over-prescription options. Customers receive a 10% discount using coupon code SAVETENRX.
• Sports Eyewear Activity-specific protective eyewear for AirSoft, baseball & softball, cycling, fishing, golf, motorcycle, pickleball, and running.
• Hi-Vis Clothing and Apparel High-visibility and protective apparel including flame-resistant clothing, high-visibility clothing (sweatshirts, jackets, shirts, vests, rainwear), safety vests, and heated jackets & vests.
• Work Gloves Hand protection including cold weather gloves, cut resistant gloves, disposable gloves, leather gloves, military gloves, welding gloves, and general work gloves, with Mechanix Wear as a featured brand.
• Hard Hats Head protection equipment including Type 1 and Type 2 cap style and full brim hard hats, plus hard hat accessories, from brands including Pyramex and Radians.
• Hearing Protection Hearing protection including earmuffs, electronic earmuffs, corded and uncorded earplugs, and accessories from Howard Leight, 3M, and Pyramex.
• Lens Cleaning Products Lens maintenance products including anti-fog spray kits, pre-moistened lens cleaning wipes (made in USA), and lens cleaning stations with spray and tissues.
• Custom Imprinting Services Logo imprinting on hard hats, safety apparel, and safety glasses for corporate branding and bulk procurement orders.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature3 records

Scale indicators1 record

Recent moves4 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• RX Safety: Specialist e-commerce retailer of prescription and non-prescription safety eyewear, offering Rx fitting, bifocals, and ANSI Z87.1 frames. Closely comparable to Safety Glasses USA on assortment, customer base, and prescription fulfillment model.
• Phillips Safety Products: Long-established direct-to-consumer retailer of safety glasses, laser eyewear, radiation glasses, and prescription safety frames. Competes head-to-head in the same specialty sub-categories (laser, radiation, Rx) that Safety Glasses USA has built out.
• Safety Glasses (safetyglasses.com): Dedicated safety eyewear e-commerce retailer carrying multiple brands of ANSI Z87.1 certified glasses, goggles, and Rx options. A near-identical business model and product focus to Safety Glasses USA.

Broad incumbents

• Grainger: Industrial MRO distributor with a broad PPE assortment including safety eyewear, gloves, hard hats, and hearing protection. Comparable on product categories and B2B/government procurement motion, though it operates as a broad-line incumbent rather than a safety-eyewear specialist.
• Uline: Large industrial supply distributor carrying safety glasses and PPE alongside thousands of other SKUs, with strong next-day shipping. Overlaps with Safety Glasses USA in B2B safety-eyewear demand and GSA-style procurement.
• Zoro: E-commerce-focused industrial supply retailer (owned by Grainger) carrying PPE, safety eyewear, and workplace supplies. Competes for the same SMB/industrial safety-buyer audience via a similar online-only model.
• Amazon: Largest online marketplace carrying essentially every safety eyewear brand Safety Glasses USA resells, often at competitive prices with Prime shipping. The dominant indirect competitor for transactional B2C safety-glasses demand.

Emerging players

• Wiley X: Protective eyewear brand and manufacturer with strong D2C presence in tactical, ballistic, and safety sunglasses. Represents both a key supplier brand carried by Safety Glasses USA and a direct competitor as the brand pushes its own e-commerce.
• Pyramex: Safety eyewear, hard hat, and hearing protection manufacturer selling through distributors and increasingly direct. Comparable product portfolio and a key upstream brand in Safety Glasses USA's catalog.
• MCR Safety: Manufacturer of safety glasses, gloves, and protective gear with a D2C channel. Featured brand on Safety Glasses USA (e.g., Swagger SR2, Hulk HK4) and an adjacent competitor in the same category.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat2 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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