uvex pheos nxt guard safety spectacles win German Design Award
A great honour for the uvex safety group: on 6 February 2026, the German manufacturer of personal protective equipment received the German Design Award for its newly developed uvex pheos nxt guard safety spectacles. The spectacles impress above all with their directly moulded frame.
The award as "Winner" praises "outstanding design achievements that are considered groundbreaking in their respective category," according to the German Design Council, which hosts the award. Monika Hofmann, Product Designer, and Dr Florian Kühnlein, Director of Product Group Management Eyewear/Head, were delighted to receive the award on behalf of the entire uvex team in Frankfurt.
The uvex pheos nxt guard combines classic, sporty design, comfortable lightness and innovative protection. Its highlight is the guard frame, which is moulded directly onto the lens, making the safety spectacles extremely durable. The soft components ensure both comfortable wearer comfort and professional protection thanks to their secure fit. At the same time, ergonomically shaped temples with a grip structure and numerous openings ensure a comfortable fit and excellent climate-optimised wearer comfort thanks to increased air circulation.
"The combination of classic, sporty aesthetics, pleasant lightness and impressive protective function creates a clear and stylish look," said the jury statement. "Especially in demanding industrial environments, the product demonstrates a rarely achieved balance of comfort, safety and durable design." In summary, the jury attested that the spectacles represent a “remarkable synthesis at the highest level.”
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About the uvex group
The uvex group brings together four companies under one roof: the uvex safety group (uvex, HexArmor, laservision und Heckel), the uvex sports group (uvex, ALPINA and Hiplok), the Filtral group (Filtral and Primetta) and the UD2C Group for direct-to-consumer online business. The uvex group is represented in 23 countries by 49 subsidiaries and manufactures in its own factories. uvex is a global partner to international elite sport and equips a host of top athletes. The motto “protecting people” is at the heart of the company’s activities. The uvex group develops, manufactures and distributes products and services for the safety and protection of people at work, in sport and for leisure pursuits.
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Thorsten Udet
UVEX SAFETY GROUP GmbH & Co. KG
Würzburger Str. 181-189
90766 Fürth
Germany
Telephone: +49 911 9736-1449
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Peter Schulze-Zachau
UVEX SAFETY GROUP GmbH & Co. KG
Würzburger Str. 181-189
90766 Fürth
Germany
Telephone: +49 911 9736-6472