Safety Gear Pro

What Safety Gear Pro does

Safety Gear Pro is a private US e-commerce retailer specializing in prescription safety eyewear and personal protective equipment, founded in 2010 and operating out of the Houston, Texas metro area with 1-10 employees. The company sells ANSI Z87.1-rated prescription safety glasses, non-prescription safety eyewear, prescription and non-prescription sports sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses, and prescription goggles, alongside a broader PPE catalog covering gloves, hard hats, safety vests, welding gear, work boots, respiratory and hearing protection, and first aid supplies. It carries an authorized portfolio of more than 50 branded labels including Wiley X, Oakley, Ray-Ban, Nike, Costa, Bolle, Under Armour, 3M, Honeywell, Titmus, and Tifosi.

The company's core technology is its in-house US optical lab, which manufactures custom prescription lenses and applies a two-stage verification process: prescriptions are first digitized and checked against a lensometer baseline for sphere, cylinder, axis, add power, and pupillary distance within ANSI tolerance, then the finished pair is power-mapped on the lensometer before shipping, with free remakes for out-of-spec work. Frames and lenses are offered in ANSI Z87.1, ASTM F803, MIL-PRF-32432 ballistic, and EN 166 ratings to meet OSHA workplace safety requirements and military/tactical use cases. Orders are processed through safetygearpro.com with prescription customization, FSA/HSA payment acceptance, and a Price Match Promise of 5% below authorized competitors, and a 30-day free remake return policy.

Commercially, Safety Gear Pro operates a hybrid go-to-market combining direct-to-consumer e-commerce with three B2B channels: a Corporate Safety Eyewear Program, a Construction Safety Program, and GSA Vendor registration for federal procurement. Enterprise customers include NASA, Tempur-Sealy, Chevron Phillips Chemical, Aviat Aircraft, and HRL Laboratories. Revenue is generated through one-time e-commerce transactions spanning budget frames under $19, prescription safety glasses from $59, and premium branded eyewear above $200. The company has filled over 200,000 prescriptions since 2010 and reports a 4.8-star average across 10,000+ customer reviews. No outside funding, acquisitions, or parent company are disclosed.

Name

Safety Gear Pro

Legal name

Safety Gear Pro

Website

https://safetygearpro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2010

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Safety Gear Pro is a US e-commerce retailer selling ANSI Z87.1-rated prescription safety glasses, sports sunglasses, and PPE, manufactured in its own US optical labs, and serving both individual buyers and enterprise clients through Corporate, Construction, and GSA procurement programs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Prescription Safety Eyewear

NAICS

Ophthalmic Goods Manufacturing (339115), Optical Goods Retailers (456130)

SIC

Ophthalmic Goods (3851)

akta.pro primary industry

Safety & Industrial Protective Eyewear (CRAAAKAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Optical Dispensing & Eyewear Devices (Frames, Lenses, Lens Edging/Finishing Equipment) (HLAHAJAD), Sport & Performance Eyewear (CRAAAKAC)

Keywords

• Prescription safety eyewear
• ANSI Z87 safety glasses
• Personal protective equipment
• Prescription sports sunglasses
• Industrial safety gear

Headquarters

HQ city

Houston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Hardware or Manufacturing

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. E-commerce Product Sales: The company generates revenue through direct-to-consumer online sales of branded prescription and non-prescription safety eyewear, sports sunglasses, regular eyeglasses, and PPE. Revenue is realized as one-time transactions at point of purchase, with product categories ranging from budget frames under $19 to premium branded eyewear priced above $200. The company does not bill insurance directly but enables customer reimbursement through FSA/HSA and out-of-network vision insurance claims.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Safety Gear Pro is an e-commerce retailer selling prescription and non-prescription safety eyewear meeting ANSI Z87.1 standards, prescription sports sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses, prescription goggles, and personal protective equipment (gloves, hard hats, vests, welding gear, work boots). The company manufactures custom prescription lenses in US-based optical labs with a two-stage verification process, serving both individual consumers through its DTC storefront and corporate/government buyers through dedicated B2B programs including a GSA Vendor program.

Product overview

Safety Gear Pro is an e-commerce platform specializing in prescription safety eyewear and personal protective equipment. The core offering consists of prescription safety glasses (ANSI Z87.1 rated, starting at $59), non-prescription safety glasses, sports sunglasses, prescription sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses, and protective goggles. The company also offers a broad PPE product category including work gloves, hard hats, safety vests, welding gear, and work boots. Safety Gear Pro distributes major eyewear brands including Wiley X (premium protective), Oakley (sports performance), Ray-Ban (fashion), Bolle (safety), Nike, Costa, Tifosi, and Under Armour. The company operates US-based optical labs for custom prescription lens manufacturing with a 2-3 week turnaround. Business services include a Corporate Safety Eyewear Program for employer bulk ordering and a GSA Vendor Program for federal procurement.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Prescription Safety Glasses
• Non-Prescription Safety Glasses
• Sports Sunglasses
• Prescription Sunglasses
• Prescription Eyeglasses
• Prescription Goggles
• Personal Protective Equipment (PPE)
• Corporate Safety Eyewear Program
• GSA Vendor Program

Quantifiable outcome

• 200,000+ prescriptions filled since 2010
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

18 partnerships are on record, tiered core, secondary and minor.

• Wiley XcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSafety Gear Pro is an authorized retailer of Wiley X prescription safety glasses, ballistic sunglasses, and tactical eyewear. The company stocks the full range of Wiley X frames including the WorkSight series (Profile, Epic, Contour), ballistic-rated models (Saint, Valor, Saber, JAKL), and fashion-forward styles. Wiley X is a featured top brand on the site with dedicated category pages and educational content.
• OakleycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOakley is a featured brand on Safety Gear Pro, with dedicated product pages for prescription Oakley safety sunglasses (e.g., Det Cord Industrial, Flak 2.0 XL, Radar EV Path) and fashion sunglasses. Oakley products span the premium price tier ($100–$300+).
• Ray-BancoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRay-Ban is a featured brand across prescription sunglasses, eyeglasses, and fashion sunglasses on Safety Gear Pro. The company offers a wide range of Ray-Ban styles including Aviator, Wayfarer, Clubmaster, Cat Eye, Round, and Hexagonal, available with prescription lenses.
• Nike (Optical)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorNike eyewear (sports sunglasses and prescription glasses) is featured on Safety Gear Pro, including models such as Tailwind, Rabid 22 E, Show X3, and Under Armour UA7000/S. Nike products are positioned for athletic and lifestyle use cases.
• CostasecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorCosta sunglasses (known for fishing and water sports) are featured on Safety Gear Pro, available in prescription and polarized options for outdoor sporting activities.
• Bolle SafetycoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorBolle Safety is a featured brand across safety glasses and prescription goggles, including the Bolle ULTIM8 convertible safety goggles (ANSI Z87.1 + EN 166 D3/D4/D5 rated), Baxter RX, and Anaconda sports sunglasses.
• Under Armour (Optical)secondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorUnder Armour eyewear including the UA0003/G/S sunglasses ($120) and UA7000/S sunglasses ($56) are featured on Safety Gear Pro, positioned for sports and athletic use cases such as baseball, cycling, fishing, and golf.
• TitmuscoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTitmus is featured as a top safety glasses brand on Safety Gear Pro. The Titmus SW06E prescription safety glasses (wrap temple, integrated side shields, ANSI Z87.1 rated) is among the site's top-reviewed products with 68 customer reviews.
• 3M / PentaxcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ Distributor3M and Pentax branded safety glasses (e.g., Pentax F9900, F9800, F6000 series) are featured products on Safety Gear Pro. Pentax frames are among the site's most reviewed products, spanning multiple lens options and ANSI ratings.
• Honeywell / UvexcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHoneywell and Uvex branded safety glasses are featured products, including the Uvex Honeywell 70F ANSI Rated Prescription Safety Glasses and Uvex Avatar RX. These are positioned for industrial and laboratory environments.
• Hudson OpticalsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorHudson Optical branded safety glasses (H3, H7, H9 series) are featured on Safety Gear Pro with ANSI Z87.1 ratings. The Hudson H7 prescription goggles ($45.85) and H3 ANSI rated glasses ($29.95) are among the site's reviewed products.
• Smith OpticssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSmith Optics sunglasses and prescription glasses are featured on Safety Gear Pro as a sports and lifestyle brand, offering products for cycling, fishing, golf, hiking, and tennis activities.
• TifosisecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorTifosi sports sunglasses (Vero, Swank, Swick, Crit, Veloce) are featured on Safety Gear Pro at accessible price points ($25–$99.95), targeting recreational athletes and casual sports users.
• Spy OpticssecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorSpy Optics sports sunglasses are featured on Safety Gear Pro as a mid-market sports brand offering polarized and non-polarized options for cycling, running, fishing, and water sports.
• ArmouRxsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArmouRx prescription safety glasses (5003, 5007 series) are featured on Safety Gear Pro, ANSI Z87.1 rated and priced at $28–$40, targeting industrial and occupational use.
• Kimberly Clark ProfessionalminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorKimberly Clark Professional branded PPE products (gloves, protective equipment) are listed under the PPE brands section, alongside other industrial PPE brands such as Ansell, Showa, and SAS Safety Corp.
• AnsellminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAnsell branded industrial gloves and PPE are listed under the PPE brands section, serving industrial and workplace safety procurement needs alongside other PPE suppliers.
• Global VisionsecondaryChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorGlobal Vision (brand under the ArmouRx family) is featured with ANSI-rated safety sunglasses including the C-2000 Touring Kit, Code-8 Metallic, Cruisin M, and other styles, targeting industrial and outdoor sports use at budget to mid-market price points.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• MCR Safety: Broad-line PPE manufacturer and distributor with significant safety eyewear and Rx safety programs. Serves overlapping industrial and government buyers through distribution and contract channels.
• GlassesUSA: Large online optical retailer offering prescription glasses and sunglasses with broad brand selection. Competes for general prescription customers who may also buy safety eyewear.
• Pyramex Safety: Established safety eyewear manufacturer and wholesaler with its own prescription Rx program serving industrial and construction PPE distributors. Competes on product breadth and B2B distribution.
• EyeBuyDirect: Online-first optical retailer with low price points and an expanding branded assortment. Adjacent competitor for value-conscious prescription eyewear shoppers, including some safety use cases.
• Hilco Vision: Wholesale optical supplier offering prescription safety eyewear programs and lab services to retailers and B2B accounts. Competes in the upstream Rx lab and program administration layer.
• Wiley X: Manufacturer and DTC seller of ANSI Z87.1, ballistic, and MIL-PRF-32432 rated protective eyewear. Both a key brand partner and a competitor via its own prescription and direct e-commerce storefront.
• Zenni Optical: High-volume online optical retailer now offering safety-rated frames at low price points with fast Rx fulfillment. A scale-driven threat to the prescription safety eyewear niche.

Direct peers

• RX Safety: Direct online competitor offering prescription safety glasses, sports sunglasses, and ANSI-rated eyewear across multiple brands. Closely mirrors Safety Gear Pro's product mix, Rx customization flow, and B2B safety program positioning.
• Stoggles: DTC prescription and non-prescription safety eyewear brand competing in the same fashionable-safety-glasses niche. Notable for stronger consumer brand marketing and faster prescription fulfillment.
• Safety Eyeglasses: Specialty e-commerce retailer of prescription and non-prescription safety glasses with comparable ANSI Z87.1 emphasis and multi-brand portfolio. Targets the same industrial, construction, and shooting end markets.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/safetygearpro
• YouTubeyoutube.com/channel/UCrHR-shChKRK5s7EcVFYppA
• Facebookfacebook.com/safetygearpro
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/safetygearpro
• Instagraminstagram.com/safetygearpro
• Pinterestpinterest.com/safetygearpro

Compliance6 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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