In 1987, Wiley X was a small eyeglass company with the lofty goal of becoming a world leader in the research, development and marketing of protective eyewear for diverse markets such as military, law enforcement and outdoorsmen. Designed and tested in the battlefield by developing unparalleled relationships with U.S. Armed Forces and elite Special Forces units, Wiley X products are a standard issue item with many military units. Wiley X’s success within the civilian market grew exponentially when the need for impact resistant lens grew.