Flip-Ups

Gateway Safety Flip-Ups are tinted lens accessories that attach to existing clear safety eyewear via a spring-loaded clip, allowing workers to quickly flip a tinted lens into view or out of the way without changing glasses. They are useful for workers who transition between indoor and outdoor environments during their shift.

No — Gateway Safety Flip-Ups explicitly do not comply with any protective eyewear standards. They are a convenience accessory only and must always be worn over certified, ANSI Z87.1-compliant base eyewear to maintain eye protection in regulated environments.

Flip-Ups are most useful for workers who frequently move between bright sunlight and indoor work areas — such as construction workers, utility crews, and maintenance technicians. The quick-flip mechanism eliminates the need to carry and switch between two pairs of glasses during a shift.

Flip-Ups attach via a spring-loaded clip that grips the bridge or upper frame of most standard safety glasses. No tools are required. Once clipped on, the tinted lens pivots up or down on the flip mechanism and stays in position during work.

Flip-Ups are designed to fit most standard safety eyewear frames, but very narrow frames or unconventional designs may not be compatible with the spring-loaded clip. Since Flip-Ups carry no safety rating on their own, always ensure the underlying base eyewear provides full ANSI-certified protection.