In 1985, Optical Engineer Dr. Mitch Ruda was working on a project for NASA when he had a simple idea: what if we used the coatings that protect satellites to shield our eyes from the sun? Dive into the Revo story, explore our fascinating history, and discover the milestones that have shaped who we are today.
Discover our history
1982
NASA Astrophysicist and Optical Engineer Dr. Mitch Ruda starts working on a project that uses special coatings to protect satellite porthole windows from space radiation.
1985
Dr. Ruda uses the NASA-developed protective coatings on a pair of sunglasses to protect the eye. With this revolutionary finding, Revo is born.
1987
Two-time Super Bowl champ Jim McMahon is frequently spotted in his Revos and becomes an unofficial Revo ambassador.
1988
Astronaut Pete Conrad, the third man on the moon, is featured in a Revo ad, cementing Revo as a cutting-edge innovator in eyewear.
1994
Revo broadens offering to five different collections:
Classic, Shapes, Traveler, H2O, and Competition
1995
Revo launches Python, a luxe style priced at $250—unheard of at the time. It becomes our No. 1 best-seller.
1996
Revo launches a ski goggle, featuring the first single polycarbonate lens with Revo's unique protective coatings.
1998
Revo introduces Sport, a performance collection with high-contrast, polycarbonate lenses.
2002
Revo ad is featured in Tom Cruise’s Minority Report
2011
Revo partners with Oceana, an international ocean advocacy group and provides team with performance eyewear for their expedition.
2013
Revo partners with NASCAR superstar Danica Patrick for a capsule collection.
2019
Revo partners with global icon Bear Grylls to launch a capsule collection featuring Revo SuperFlex™, an innovative, flexible frame material.
