Description
The SW06E is the Titmus that crews keep re-ordering. The wrap temple is the secret — a slight inward curve at the tip that keeps the frame planted on the ear when you’re bending, kneeling, or leaning into a bench. Integrated side shields, full Rx range, and a fit profile that just doesn’t migrate.
Why Titmus has a 100-year head start on industrial fit
Titmus has been making industrial safety eyewear since the 1900s — the brand predates the modern PPE category by half a century. That history shows up in fit details that newer brands haven’t gotten around to copying. The wrap temple is one. The shallow lens-to-temple junction is another — it puts the temple hinge at a point that doesn’t catch on hard-hat suspension. The bridge geometry is sized for industrial-crew demographics rather than fashion fittings. The result is a frame that takes 30 seconds to like and lasts the way old PPE does.
Integrated side shields, on purpose
On a removable-shield frame, the certification holds only when the shields are seated correctly. The field reality is that shields get stripped during cleaning, swapped between frames, or knocked loose during impact. The SW06E sidesteps that whole class of failure mode by molding the side shields into the frame itself. The cert stays valid because the geometry is permanent. The trade-off is that the SW06E is a dedicated-shift frame: the integrated shields are visible enough that you wouldn’t wear them off-shift to the bar. If that matters, look at frames like the Wiley X Profile that pair an integrated-look style with detachable shields.
How the prescription work happens
Every Rx Titmus order goes through our US optical lab. Single-vision, bifocal, and progressive lenses are all available. The SW06E’s shallower lens housing is forgiving on stronger prescriptions — less frame curvature means easier optical-center alignment in high-Rx scripts. Polycarbonate handles most working-adult prescriptions; high-index 1.67 is available for stronger scripts where you want to control edge thickness and weight. Anti-reflective and anti-fog coatings are optional add-ons at the customize step.
- Pliable Wrap Temple: Notably, the pliable wrap temple enhances both security and comfort.
- Clear Frame with Bold Accents: Moreover, the clear frame front, accompanied by bold black accents along the top and temples, not only maintains peripheral vision but also provides a modern, stylish look.
- ANSI Z87.1-2015 Standard: Additionally, they are laboratory-tested to meet and exceed the rigorous standards of the American National Standards Institute (ANSI), providing your assurance of top-tier protection.
- Integrated Side Shields: What’s more, they are equipped with side shields to guard against unexpected impacts from all directions.
- Progressive Friendly: Furthermore, these safety glasses are compatible with progressive lenses, ensuring a clear view at all distances.
- Additional Nose Pads: Additionally, they come with two sets of replacement nose pads for prolonged comfort.
- Size:
- Lens Width: 57mm
- Bridge Width: 16mm
- Arm Length: 125mm
- Lens Height: 35mm
- ANSI Z87.1 & EN 166: These safety glasses adhere to stringent safety standards. They meet both ANSI Z87.1 and EN 166 certifications, ensuring the highest level of protection.
- Recommended Activities: For commercial, construction, engineering, and industrial use.
- Brand: Titmus
- Frame Material: Plastic
- Frame Shape: Rectangle
- Gender: Unisex
- Prescription: Yes
- Product Type: Both eyeglasses and safety glasses.
- Rim: Full Rim
- Temple Type: Bent
- Face Shape Compatibility: Suitable for heart, oval, and round face shapes.
- Lens: Clear
- Product Color Options: Choose from Black Clear, Brown – Yellow, Black – Orange, and Rose – Pink.
Additional information
| Activity | Commercial, Construction, Engineering, Industrial |
|---|---|
| Brand | Titmus |
| Frame Material | Plastic |
| Frame Shape | Rectangle |
| Gender | Unisex |
| Prescription | Yes |
| Product Type | Eyeglasses, Safety Glasses |
| Rim | Full Rim |
| Temple Type | Bent |
| Face Shape | Heart, Oval, Round |
| Lens | |
| Product Color | Black, Black Clear, Brown, Orange, Pink, Red |
| Certification | ANSI Z87.1, EN 166 |
| Features | Integrated Side Shields, Non Conductive, Dust Dam |
Product Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
What's a 'wrap temple' and why does it matter on this frame?
Wrap temple is a Titmus design language — the temple arms curve slightly inward at the tip rather than running straight. The practical effect is that the frame stays planted on the ear under work-day movement: bending, kneeling, crouching, leaning over a bench. Standard straight temples slide off when the head tilts forward. The SW06E’s wrap temple is the reason this frame has a customer base that re-orders the same model for years.
Are the side shields integrated or removable?
Integrated — molded into the frame chassis, not clip-on. That permanence is what keeps the ANSI Z87.1 cert valid through impact testing; removable shields can pop loose and disqualify the configuration. If you need a frame that doubles as off-shift eyewear, the integrated shield rules this one out for everyday wear. If your safety officer wants a frame where compliance can’t be defeated by removing parts, the SW06E is the right pick.
Will the SW06E fit a stronger prescription without distortion?
Yes, with a high-index lens cut. The SW06E lens housing is shallower than a wraparound, which actually helps high-Rx wearers — less optical curvature, less edge thickness, easier to keep the optical center on target. Polycarbonate handles single-vision to roughly +/-5.00 sphere; high-index 1.67 takes you above that comfortably. If your existing pair of glasses is high-index 1.67, ask the lab to use the same index — you’ll get the closest visual match between work and personal eyewear.
How does it fit under a hard hat or face shield?
Cleanly. The wrap-temple geometry sits flat against the side of the head, which means the arm doesn’t push out into the hard hat suspension or under the face-shield browpad. The integrated side shields are flush to the lens housing rather than projecting outward, which is the opposite design pattern from clip-on shield kits — a face shield will close over the frame without catching. If you’ve had eyewear knocked off by hard-hat suspension before, the SW06E is the geometry that fixes it.
Is the SW06E a corporate-program-friendly frame?
Yes — it’s one of the longest-running approved frames on industrial corporate programs because of the integrated-shield architecture and the predictable Titmus fit profile. We accept Corporate Program vouchers at checkout, which means employees can apply their employer’s safety eyewear allowance directly. If your employer hasn’t enrolled yet, the Corporate Safety Eyewear Program link in the footer goes to our enrollment page.



























