Impact Ratings: ANSI z87+ vs MILSPEC Ballistic
November 12, 2021
By Amy Dillon for GATORZ Eyewear
With our new GATORZ MILSPEC Ballistic Delta launch, we want to ensure you understand why this particular style meets the requirement of MIL-PRF-324432A, Clause 4.8.4 Ballistic, but isn't considered ANSI Z87+ rated. Let's take a look at the differences between MILSPEC Ballistic and ANSI Z87.1 certified.
Typically used in combat, military-grade glasses are designed and tested to withstand high impact and fragmentation standards. Because of this, ballistic-rated eye protection glasses exceed criteria that civilian safety glasses do not. Although the military’s MIL-PRF 32432 Ballistic Fragmentation standard uses tests similar to those in the ANSI Z87.1 standard, the requirements are much more stringent.


The MILSPEC certification also requires that ballistic eyewear is functional, reasonably comfortable, contains no bright colors or distracting designs, and is able to be disinfected. They also have specific requirements for optical clarity, protection from UV rays, general fit, chemical resistance and environmental stability.


