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| type = [[Privately held company|Private]] |
| type = [[Privately held company|Private]] |
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| industry = Protective eyewear and gear |
| industry = Protective eyewear and gear |
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| founded = 1987 |
| founded = 1987 |
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| hq_location_city = Frisco, TX |
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| key_people = Myles R. Freeman (Founder) |
| key_people = Myles R. Freeman (Founder) |
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| website = https://www.wileyx.com/ |
| website = https://www.wileyx.com/ |
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'''Wiley X''' is an American private company that designs and manufactures protective eyewear.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chivers |first=C. J. |date=2011-01-14 |title=Vantage Point: Protecting the Eyes That Face Explosions |url=https://archive.nytimes.com/atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/14/vantage-point-protecting-ones-eyes-in-explosions/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=At War Blog |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Halberstadt |first=Hans |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQhOZ4F_mWIC |
'''Wiley X''' is an American private company that designs and manufactures [[Eye protection|protective eyewear]].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Chivers |first=C. J. |date=2011-01-14 |title=Vantage Point: Protecting the Eyes That Face Explosions |url=https://archive.nytimes.com/atwar.blogs.nytimes.com/2011/01/14/vantage-point-protecting-ones-eyes-in-explosions/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=At War Blog |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Halberstadt |first=Hans |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQhOZ4F_mWIC&dq=%22wiley+x%22&pg=PA46 |title=Battle Rattle |publisher=Zenith Imprint |year=2006 |isbn=978-1-61060-082-8 |pages=46 |language=en}}</ref> |
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== Overview == |
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In 1987, U.S. Army Veteran Myles R. Freeman Sr. founded the company Protective Optics, Inc. in Daly City, California by creating shooting glasses for several FBI agents from one office.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Halberstadt |first=Hans |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQhOZ4F_mWIC |
In 1987, U.S. Army Veteran Myles R. Freeman Sr. founded the company Protective Optics, Inc. in [[Daly City, California|Daly City]], California by creating shooting glasses for several FBI agents from one office.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Halberstadt |first=Hans |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQhOZ4F_mWIC&q=wiley+x |title=Battle Rattle |publisher=Zenith Imprint |year=2006 |isbn=978-1-61060-082-8 |pages=45, 46 |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Agency |first=Sasquatch |date=2023-01-31 |title=Wiley X Opens New State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Frisco, Texas |url=https://www.endurancesportswire.com/wiley-x-opens-new-state-of-the-art-headquarters-in-frisco-texas/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Endurance Sportswire |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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In 1990, the company began producing protective eyewear and sunglasses for civilian needs, e.g. in motorsport, cycling, fishing, hunting, and industrial manufacturing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Age Verification - NRA |url=https://agegateway.nrahq.org/?s=CA&r=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fwww.shootingillustrated.com%2Fcontent%2Fwiley-x-quietly-celebrating-35-years%2F |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=agegateway.nrahq.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Out There Adventures {{!}} Brands {{!}} Wiley X |url=https://outthereadventures.co.za/product-category/brands/wiley-x/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Out There Adventures |language=en-US}}</ref> In November 2007, Protective Optics, Inc. changed its name to Wiley X, Inc.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |title=Protective Optics Inc. Officially Changes Name to Wiley X, Inc. |url=http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/protective-optics-inc-officially-changes-name-to-wiley-x-inc-4544/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=www.visionmonday.com |language=en}}</ref> |
In 1990, the company began producing protective eyewear and sunglasses for civilian needs, e.g. in motorsport, cycling, fishing, hunting, and industrial manufacturing.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Age Verification - NRA |url=https://agegateway.nrahq.org/?s=CA&r=https%3A%2F%2Ffly.jiuhuashan.beauty%3A443%2Fhttps%2Fwww.shootingillustrated.com%2Fcontent%2Fwiley-x-quietly-celebrating-35-years%2F |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=agegateway.nrahq.org}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Out There Adventures {{!}} Brands {{!}} Wiley X |url=https://outthereadventures.co.za/product-category/brands/wiley-x/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Out There Adventures |language=en-US}}</ref> In November 2007, Protective Optics, Inc. changed its name to Wiley X, Inc.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |title=Protective Optics Inc. Officially Changes Name to Wiley X, Inc. |url=http://www.visionmonday.com/latest-news/article/protective-optics-inc-officially-changes-name-to-wiley-x-inc-4544/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=www.visionmonday.com |language=en}}</ref> |
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The company moved the headquarters in 2010 to a building in Livermore, California where it remained until moving to Frisco, TX in 2022.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Montes |first=By Bianca R. |date=2021-06-24 |title=California Protective Eyewear Brand Wiley X Plots North Texas Headquarters |url=https://www.dmagazine.com/commercial-real-estate/2021/06/california-protective-eyewear-brand-wiley-x-plots-north-texas-headquarters/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=D Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |title=Wiley X Opens New Headquarters in Frisco, Texas, Including First Flagship Retail Location |url=http://www.visionmonday.com/business/article/wiley-x-opens-new-headquarters-in-frisco-texas-including-first-flagship-retail-location/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=www.visionmonday.com |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Womack |first=Brian |date=2021-03-25 |title=California company explains why it's relocating headquarters to Frisco |url=https://www.bizjournals.com/dallas/news/2021/03/25/wiley-x-california-hq-frisco.html |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Bizjournals}}</ref> |
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Wiley X has partnerships with professional athletes, non-profits and the entertainment industry over.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Staff |first=Speedway Digest |title=European NASCAR Driver Alex Sedgwick Heads to America for Debut Race |url=https://www.speedwaydigest.com/index.php/news/racing-news/59394-european-nascar-driver-alex-sedgwick-heads-to-america-for-debut-race |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=www.speedwaydigest.com |language=en-gb}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Agency |first=Sasquatch |date=2022-07-19 |title=New Jacob Wheeler Signature Eyewear at ICAST Show |url=https://www.endurancesportswire.com/wiley-x-to-showcase-new-jacob-wheeler-signature-eyewear-at-icast-show-invites-fans-to-meet-professional-anglers/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |website=Endurance Sportswire |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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According to [[Patrick Sweeney (gunsmith)|Patrick Sweeney]], an American [[gunsmith]], Wiley X are capable of stopping a birdshot at ten yards.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Sweeney |first=Patrick |url=https://books.google.es/books?id=kBNjDwAAQBAJ&pg=PT225&dq=%22wiley+x%22&hl=en&sa=X&ved=2ahUKEwi3p8LN8pz9AhV4U6QEHeHkCx8Q6AF6BAgIEAI#v=onepage&q=%22wiley%20x%22&f=false |title=Modern Law Enforcement Weapons & Tactics |date=2004-05-10 |publisher=F+W Media, Inc. |isbn=978-1-4402-2458-4 |language=en}}</ref> |
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In a book Battle Rattle (2006 Windrow & Greene) by [[Hans Halberstadt (author)|Hans Halberstadt]] the author states that the [[82nd Airborne Division]] was the first one to buy Wlley X in bulk, ordering thousands of the SG-1s goggles, originally developed for [[United States Army Rangers|Ranger regiment]], |
In a book Battle Rattle (2006 Windrow & Greene) by [[Hans Halberstadt (author)|Hans Halberstadt]] the author states that the [[82nd Airborne Division]] was the first one to buy Wlley X in bulk, ordering thousands of the SG-1s goggles, originally developed for [[United States Army Rangers|Ranger regiment]], shortly after deploying in [[War in Afghanistan (2001–2021)|Afghanistan]] in spring 2002.<ref>{{Cite book |last=Halberstadt |first=Hans |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=vQhOZ4F_mWIC&q=willey+x |title=Battle Rattle |publisher=Zenith Imprint |isbn=978-1-61060-082-8 |language=en}}</ref> |
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Wiley X is eyewear meets the [[American National Standards Institute|ANSI]] Z87.1+ standards for clarity, high-velocity and high mass impacts.<ref>{{Cite book |last=contributors |first=Safari Media Africa |url=https://books.google. |
Wiley X is eyewear meets the [[American National Standards Institute|ANSI]] Z87.1+ standards for clarity, high-velocity and high mass impacts.<ref>{{Cite book |last=contributors |first=Safari Media Africa |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=1ZlkBQAAQBAJ&dq=ANSI+Z87.1++%22wiley+x%22&pg=PA83 |title=AfricanXMag Volume 1 Issue 6 |publisher=Safari Media Africa |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite book |last=Sweeney |first=Patrick |url=https://books.google.com/books?id=kBNjDwAAQBAJ&dq=ANSI+Z87.1++%22wiley+x%22&pg=PT226 |title=Modern Law Enforcement Weapons & Tactics |date=2004-05-10 |publisher=F+W Media, Inc. |isbn=978-1-4402-2458-4 |language=en}}</ref> |
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=== Appearance in movies and TV === |
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American Sniper,<ref>{{Cite web |date=2014-11-05 |title=Wiley X Hits the Big Screen {{!}} WorkingPerson.me |url=https://workingperson.me/wiley-x-hits-the-big-screen/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> Army of the Dead,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wiley X Men's Sunglasses In Army Of The Dead (2021) |date=21 May 2021 |url=https://productplacementblog.com/movies/wiley-x-mens-sunglasses-in-army-of-the-dead-2021/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> Bright (2017),<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wiley X Men's Omega Grey Matte Sunglasses Worn By Will Smith In Bright (2017) |date=29 December 2017 |url=https://productplacementblog.com/movies/wiley-x-mens-omega-grey-matte-sunglasses-worn-by-will-smith-in-bright-2017/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> SWAT,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sergey |title=Wiley X Glasses Worn By Shemar Moore In SWAT – Season 2, Episode 18, Cash Flow (2019) |date=20 April 2019 |url=https://productplacementblog.com/tv-series/wiley-x-glasses-worn-by-shemar-moore-in-swat-season-2-episode-18-cash-flow-2019/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> The Office,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Wiley X Sunglasses Worn By Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute) In The Office – Season 3, Episode 22, "Women's Appreciation" (2007) |date=10 June 2019 |url=https://productplacementblog.com/tv-series/wiley-x-sunglasses-worn-by-rainn-wilson-dwight-schrute-in-the-office-season-3-episode-22-womens-appreciation-2007/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> Big Little Lies<ref>{{Cite web |title=Smith Bike Helmet And Wiley X Sunglasses Worn By Adam Scott In Big Little Lies - Season 2, Episode 5, "Kill Me" (2019) |date=8 July 2019 |url=https://productplacementblog.com/tv-series/smith-bike-helmet-and-wiley-x-sunglasses-worn-by-adam-scott-in-big-little-lies-season-2-episode-5-kill-me-2019/ |access-date=2023-03-07 |language=en-US}}</ref> |
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== References == |
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Company type | Private |
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Industry | Protective eyewear and gear |
Founded | 1987 |
Headquarters | Frisco, TX |
Key people | Myles R. Freeman (Founder) |
Website | https://www.wileyx.com/ |
Wiley X is an American private company that designs and manufactures protective eyewear.[1][2]
Overview
[edit]In 1987, U.S. Army Veteran Myles R. Freeman Sr. founded the company Protective Optics, Inc. in Daly City, California by creating shooting glasses for several FBI agents from one office.[3][4]
In 1990, the company began producing protective eyewear and sunglasses for civilian needs, e.g. in motorsport, cycling, fishing, hunting, and industrial manufacturing.[5][6] In November 2007, Protective Optics, Inc. changed its name to Wiley X, Inc.[7]
The company moved the headquarters in 2010 to a building in Livermore, California where it remained until moving to Frisco, TX in 2022.[8][9][10]
Wiley X has partnerships with professional athletes, non-profits and the entertainment industry over.[11][12]
Protection Standards
[edit]In a book Battle Rattle (2006 Windrow & Greene) by Hans Halberstadt the author states that the 82nd Airborne Division was the first one to buy Wlley X in bulk, ordering thousands of the SG-1s goggles, originally developed for Ranger regiment, shortly after deploying in Afghanistan in spring 2002.[13]
Wiley X is eyewear meets the ANSI Z87.1+ standards for clarity, high-velocity and high mass impacts.[14][15]
Appearance in movies and TV
[edit]American Sniper,[16] Army of the Dead,[17] Bright (2017),[18] SWAT,[19] The Office,[20] Big Little Lies[21]
References
[edit]- ^ Chivers, C. J. (2011-01-14). "Vantage Point: Protecting the Eyes That Face Explosions". At War Blog. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Halberstadt, Hans (2006). Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. p. 46. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
- ^ Halberstadt, Hans (2006). Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. pp. 45, 46. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
- ^ Agency, Sasquatch (2023-01-31). "Wiley X Opens New State-of-the-Art Headquarters in Frisco, Texas". Endurance Sportswire. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Age Verification - NRA". agegateway.nrahq.org. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Out There Adventures | Brands | Wiley X". Out There Adventures. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Staff. "Protective Optics Inc. Officially Changes Name to Wiley X, Inc". www.visionmonday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Montes, By Bianca R. (2021-06-24). "California Protective Eyewear Brand Wiley X Plots North Texas Headquarters". D Magazine. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Staff. "Wiley X Opens New Headquarters in Frisco, Texas, Including First Flagship Retail Location". www.visionmonday.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Womack, Brian (2021-03-25). "California company explains why it's relocating headquarters to Frisco". Bizjournals. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Staff, Speedway Digest. "European NASCAR Driver Alex Sedgwick Heads to America for Debut Race". www.speedwaydigest.com. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Agency, Sasquatch (2022-07-19). "New Jacob Wheeler Signature Eyewear at ICAST Show". Endurance Sportswire. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Halberstadt, Hans. Battle Rattle. Zenith Imprint. ISBN 978-1-61060-082-8.
- ^ contributors, Safari Media Africa. AfricanXMag Volume 1 Issue 6. Safari Media Africa.
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has generic name (help) - ^ Sweeney, Patrick (2004-05-10). Modern Law Enforcement Weapons & Tactics. F+W Media, Inc. ISBN 978-1-4402-2458-4.
- ^ "Wiley X Hits the Big Screen | WorkingPerson.me". 2014-11-05. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Wiley X Men's Sunglasses In Army Of The Dead (2021)". 21 May 2021. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Wiley X Men's Omega Grey Matte Sunglasses Worn By Will Smith In Bright (2017)". 29 December 2017. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ Sergey (20 April 2019). "Wiley X Glasses Worn By Shemar Moore In SWAT – Season 2, Episode 18, Cash Flow (2019)". Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Wiley X Sunglasses Worn By Rainn Wilson (Dwight Schrute) In The Office – Season 3, Episode 22, "Women's Appreciation" (2007)". 10 June 2019. Retrieved 2023-03-07.
- ^ "Smith Bike Helmet And Wiley X Sunglasses Worn By Adam Scott In Big Little Lies - Season 2, Episode 5, "Kill Me" (2019)". 8 July 2019. Retrieved 2023-03-07.