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    "title": "SunGod Introduces All-New 8KO\u00ae Plum and 8KO\u00ae IRIS\u2122 Gold Lenses for Autumn Light",
    "modified_at": "2026-10-14 16:08:30",
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    "body": "<p style=\"text-align: left\">As the seasons shift and low light, overcast skies, and unpredictable autumn weather set in, SunGod has expanded its industry-leading, proprietary lenses with two high-performance tint innovations: the 8KO&reg; Plum high contrast fixed-tint lens and the 8KO&reg; IRIS&trade; Gold photochromic lens, now available across the Ultras&trade; Air, FORTY2s&trade; , Velans&trade; \u200b 2 and Vulcans&trade; Vent models. </p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Designed specifically to meet the demands of runners, cyclists and outdoor enthusiasts navigating autumn&#039;s changing conditions, the two lenses offer a clear choice based on light conditions: instant enhancement for consistently dull days, or a dynamic light transition for variable weather.</p><h3 id=\"fixed-tint-vs-photochromic\" ><strong>Fixed Tint vs Photochromic</strong></h3><p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>8KO&reg; Plum (Fixed) - Instant Clarity for Overcast Days</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: left\">Built specifically for dull, flat-light conditions. The plum tint heightens contrast, making it far easier to spot potholes, tree roots, and hazards instantly.</p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>Best for:</strong> Consistently cloudy days, low autumn sun, and shaded trails.</span></li><li><span><strong>Specs:</strong> Fixed Category 2 tint (31% Light Transmission) | 100% UV Protection.</span></li></ul><div\n    id='gallery-ce626307-97c9-4be4-b7b7-5d28fefb1bca'\n    class='release-content-gallery release-content-gallery--layout-contained'\n    data-component='chromatic-gallery,image-zoom-popup'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-padding='S'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-thumbnail-size='XS'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-captions='data:application/json,true'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-photos='data:application/json;base64,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'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-force-full-width='data:application/json,true'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-expand-icon='data:text/plain;base64,PHN2ZyBjbGFzcz0iaWNvbiBpY29uLWV4cGFuZCI+CiAgICAgICAgICAgICAgICA8dXNlIHhsaW5rOmhyZWY9IiNpY29uLWV4cGFuZCI+PC91c2U+CiAgICAgICAgICAgIDwvc3ZnPg=='\n    data-image-zoom-popup-selector='.chromatic-gallery__photo'\n    data-image-zoom-popup-i18n='data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0='\n    data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-view-event='Story Image View'\n    data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event='Story Image Download'\n    data-image-zoom-popup-placement='content'\n></div><p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>8KO&reg; IRIS&trade; Gold (Photochromic) - One Lens for Any Weather</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: left\">SunGod&rsquo;s most versatile light-adapting lens yet. It automatically adjusts to changing light - staying clear in dark shade and darkening automatically when the sun breaks through. </p><ul class=\"release-content-list release-content-list--bulleted release-content-list--align-inherit\"><li><span><strong>Best for:</strong> Outings with shifting light - moving between dense tree canopy, deep shadows, and open, sunny roads.</span></li><li><span><strong>Specs:</strong> Transitions automatically from Cat 1 (47% Light Transmission) to Cat 3 (11% Light Transmission) | 100% UV Protection.</span></li></ul><div\n    id='gallery-eacae2fd-4db9-42b5-b1bb-e99b9e735658'\n    class='release-content-gallery release-content-gallery--layout-contained'\n    data-component='chromatic-gallery,image-zoom-popup'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-padding='S'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-thumbnail-size='M'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-captions='data:application/json,true'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-photos='data:application/json;base64,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'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-force-full-width='data:application/json,true'\n    data-chromatic-gallery-expand-icon='data:text/plain;base64,PHN2ZyBjbGFzcz0iaWNvbiBpY29uLWV4cGFuZCI+CiAgICAgICAgICAgICAgICA8dXNlIHhsaW5rOmhyZWY9IiNpY29uLWV4cGFuZCI+PC91c2U+CiAgICAgICAgICAgIDwvc3ZnPg=='\n    data-image-zoom-popup-selector='.chromatic-gallery__photo'\n    data-image-zoom-popup-i18n='data:application/json;base64,eyJEb3dubG9hZCI6IkRvd25sb2FkIn0='\n    data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-view-event='Story Image View'\n    data-image-zoom-popup-tracking-download-event='Story Image Download'\n    data-image-zoom-popup-placement='content'\n></div><p style=\"text-align: left\">Both lenses feature SunGod&rsquo;s premium 8KO&reg; nylon lens technology, offering higher optical clarity, lower weight, and superior impact resistance compared to standard polycarbonate optics. Like all of the brand&#039;s eyewear, both lenses are backed by SunGod&rsquo;s Lifetime Guarantee - a testament to the durability and quality of their products.</p><hr /><p style=\"text-align: left\">Prices start from &pound;140|&euro;170|$180. For more information visit <a href=\"http://www.sungod.co/\"><u>www.sungod.co</u></a> </p><p style=\"text-align: left\">A selection of imagery can be found <a href=\"https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1-mbVQQqvi6kEWJfhAFaO07ySKZbKDnlj?usp=sharing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">here</a>. </p><div class=\"release-content-contact\" id=\"contact-aa46f29f-c956-41df-ac6f-ce45cba94302\">\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__avatar\"><img src=\"https://cdn.uc.assets.prezly.com/8aed96a3-3feb-4278-a2d4-aa74f88a68a6/-/crop/3134x3130/0,107/-/preview/-/scale_crop/128x128/center/-/format/auto/\" alt=\"Jordan Matthews\" class=\"release-content-contact__avatar-image\" /></div>\n    <div class=\"release-content-contact__details\">\n        <strong class=\"release-content-contact__name\">Jordan Matthews</strong>\n        <em class=\"release-content-contact__description\">PR Executive</em>\n        <ul class=\"release-content-contact__details-list\"><li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"mailto:jordan@paceupmedia.com\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"jordan@paceupmedia.com\"><svg class=\"icon icon-paper-plane release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-paper-plane\"></use>\n            </svg>jordan@paceupmedia.com</a></li>\n<li class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item\"><a href=\"tel:+44 (0) 7850 275234\"  class=\"release-content-contact__details-list-item-link\" title=\"+44 (0) 7850 275234\"><svg class=\"icon icon-mobile release-content-contact__details-list-item-icon\">\n                <use xlink:href=\"#icon-mobile\"></use>\n            </svg>+44 (0) 7850 275234</a></li></ul>\n    </div>\n</div><p style=\"text-align: left\"><strong>About SunGod:</strong></p><p style=\"text-align: left\">SunGod is a British performance eyewear brand, founded in 2013 with HQs in London and Verbier, Switzerland. Their mission is simple: See Better. Through their lenses, through their actions and through doing business better. Starting out as a crowdfunding campaign in 2013, SunGod has grown to become a globally recognised performance eyewear brand, that is performance-driven, community-built, and sustainable to the core.</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">SunGods are worn by elite athletes and teams around the world, and their partners - who range from WorldTour cycling teams like SD Worx and Netcompany INEOS Cycling Team, to globally recognised names such as England Cricket and McLaren Mastercard F1 Team - prove the performance of their products at the very highest level.</p><p style=\"text-align: left\">As a certified B Corp, SunGod has also built a business model that puts people, planet and profit on equal footing at the heart of its business model In May 2023, SunGod was also awarded the prestigious King&rsquo;s Award for Sustainable Development. Together with their athletes, partners, ambassadors and customers, SunGod&rsquo;s mission to See Better is multiplied.</p><p>&nbsp;</p>",
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