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uvexMade in the EU.

Helmets and goggles from Fürth, Bavaria — uvex's own made-in-Germany programme covers eyewear and hardshell helmets produced entirely in its own German factories; other models are made abroad.

European alternative to Smith, Oakley

Verification

The made-in claim is backed by a public source — check it yourself:

View the evidence: uvex-safety.com

Last verified: July 2026

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