Availability: 6 in stock
The Wiley X Active Alfa Frame brings prescription-ready versatility to anyone who needs safety-rated eyewear without the bulk. Part of Wiley X’s Active 6 lineup, the Alfa is built around a flatter 6-base lens profile—a design choice that matters if you wear a stronger prescription. Where traditional high-wrap frames max out around ±2.00, the Alfa handles prescriptions from +3.00 to -3.00 in standard polycarbonate, and up to +6.00 to -10.00 when paired with Wiley X’s Digiforce digital lenses. That wider range makes it progressive-friendly, too.
This is a frame-only purchase—no lenses are included. You’re buying the foundation: a lightweight rectangular frame in your choice of Gloss Clear Crystal (shown in the photos with its translucent finish and dual-injected rubber temples), Matte Black, or Gloss Crystal Light Olive. The frame is made from Triloid nylon, Wiley X’s proprietary material known for impact resistance without the weight. Rubber nose pads and dual-injected temple tips keep the frame stable during long wear. The Alfa also ships with removable swivel side shields that snap into place when you need ANSI Z87.1+ high-velocity and high-mass impact certification—essential for job sites, workshops, or any environment where eye protection is mandatory.
The Alfa measures 56mm lens width, 18mm bridge, 135mm temple length, and 43mm lens height. Reviewers note it fits medium to large heads best. The 6-base curve is less aggressive than Wiley X’s 8-base sport models (like the Peak), which translates to better optical clarity for prescription wearers and less peripheral distortion. If you’re ordering prescription lenses separately, know that ANSI-rated frames require polycarbonate lenses to maintain their safety certification. The frame accepts single vision, bifocal, and progressive lenses; many optical labs offer Wiley X’s Digiforce technology, which uses digital edge thinning to reduce lens thickness and distortion in high-wrap frames.
The Alfa works for anyone who needs prescription eyewear that doubles as safety glasses—contractors, lab techs, shooters, motorcyclists, and outdoor workers. It’s also a solid choice if you want one frame that transitions from weekday job sites to weekend adventures. The removable side shields mean you can run it as a clean-looking everyday frame, then add peripheral protection when conditions demand it. At 112 dollars for the frame, you’re paying for the flexibility to add your exact prescription and lens type (clear, Transitions, polarized sun) through your optician or an online prescription lab.
