Wiley X Secures Exclusive Global License Agreement with Buzzworks for Revolutionary Wraith® Facial Protection System
FRISCO, Texas (September 16, 2025) - Wiley X, a leading provider of premium protective eyewear and gear, is proud to announce it has signed a multi-year exclusive global patent and trademark license agreement with Australian-based Buzzworks to bring the revolutionary Wraith® design to market.
Buzzworks, based in Australia, has earned global recognition for its innovation in protective systems. The agreement marks the beginning of a powerful collaboration between two veteran-founded, family-owned companies with shared values, a commitment to innovation, and a mission to protect those who protect us.
The Wraith® is a next-generation facial protection system designed to save lives in the field and on duty, reduce facial injuries, and safeguard the everyday lives of troops and first responders. While currently in the testing phase, the system represents a significant advancement in protective equipment and is poised to set a new standard in facial safety and performance.
“This partnership reflects our dedication to pushing the boundaries of protective technology,” said Dan Freeman, CEO of Wiley X. “Working alongside Buzzworks allows us to combine our decades of expertise in protective eyewear with their groundbreaking design to deliver solutions that help our military and first responders come home safe.”
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About Wiley X
Veteran-founded in 1987, Wiley X has been producing the world’s most protective eyewear to various markets that rely on impact resistance for over 30 years. Myles Freeman Sr., a military veteran, started Wiley X to protect the eyes of those who protected America. The company’s military heritage helped carve a roadmap for Wiley X in the years to follow for many well-respected weekend warriors. Every adult sunglass style made by Wiley X meets ANSI Z87.1 High Velocity and High Mass Impact Safety Standards, for protection that goes far beyond the harmful rays of the sun. Several styles also meet U.S. military MIL-PRF-32432 (GL) standards for ballistic eye protection, a key reason why Wiley X has been a leading provider of vision protection equipment to the U.S. military and law enforcement for more than 30 years.