Maui Jim Sunglasses

Maui Jim know polarised lenses, they are one of the best known polarised sunglasses makers in the world.

Island Origins
In the early 1980s, a small company began selling sunglasses on the beautiful beaches of Maui, Hawaii. However, the sunglasses quickly proved to be no match for the Hawaiian sun's severe glare and harmful ultraviolet rays. Everyone wanted sunglasses that would eliminate glare without distorting the beautiful colours of the island scenery. Since no other sunglasses on the market could meet this specialized need, the company developed their own.

One Patent, Seven Styles
With an original line of seven sunglass styles and Polarized Plus technology, Maui Jim was born. In fact, Polarized Plus was so unique that it was soon patented. Sadly for everyone but the Maui resident and island visitor, the sunglasses were exclusively sold in Maui, Hawaii.

Then -- a ray of hope for sun enthusiasts everywhere. In 1991, the company was purchased by Hester Enterprises, and in 1994 Hester enlisted RLI Vision Corporation of Peoria, Illinois to be the mainland distributor of Maui Jim Sunglasses for the ophthalmic market.

Maui Jim, Inc. was established in December 1996 when Maui Jim Sunglasses acquired RLI Vision. This provided the capital and infrastructure needed to accommodate the phenomenal sales growth of Maui Jim Sunglasses within the premium sunwear business.