Tens sunglasses: everything looks happier

If you are the kind of person that loves applying filters on the photos you’ve just taken and have dreamt of seeing the world in those Polaroid-like warm colors, then you will be glad to know that the new Tens sunglasses let you see the world in a continuous summer glow.

An Edinburgh-based manufacturer created what they call the ‘real-life photo filter’, a special lens that lets you see the world in more lively colors: ‘Tens is defined by the idea of filtering the things you see through our custom, sense-heightening lens tint. Whilst typical sunglasses block out the light with desaturated, cold colours, Tens work with the warmth of the sun to lend an uplifting tint to the world beyond the lens.’

The lenses, which are scratch and impact resistent, have also been coated with UV400 protection against the harmful UV rays. In addition, a special tint has been added to the lenses, which focuses ‘predominantly on the way the bright sunlight was filtered -- paying close attention to filling highlight colours with subtle [yellows and oranges], adding saturation in the green and blues, particularly the sky tone,’ says Marty Bell, co-founder of the Tens sunglasses.

The Tens sunglasses are sold for £36 (US$61) with the perk that the company ships them anywhere in the world free of charge.