About us

A little background on the sporty performance of Rudy Project Eyewear.

Rudy Barbazza, a pioneer in the Italian sunglasses and sporting goods industry, founded the Rudy Project in 1985. Through his vision and relentless commitment to technology and innovation, Rudy has built a company and creative environment that has achieved many wins in eyewear and helmets.

Rudy has been a sponsor for many years and has supported athletes at all levels of competition. No wonder Rudy Project has been worn by many greats, including Bernard Hino, Miguel Indurain, Jan Ulrich, Eric Zabel, Claudio Chiapucci, Abraham Olano, Michelle Jones, Spencer Smith, Lawrence LeBoucher and many more.

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Rudy Project is the leading name in research and development for fully advanced helmets and sunglasses for total fall protection.

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Innovation, research, technology, safety and style are the core concepts behind the revolutionary design of our products.

With a commitment to excellence and years of experience, the Rudy Project collection enhances the performance of athletes at all levels. Since 1985, all Rudy Project products have masterfully combined cutting-edge technology and aesthetic design with Italian style and attention to detail to create some of the world's finest eyewear, high-tech formulations, helmets and sports equipment.

Legends of cycling, motorsport, triathlon and many other disciplines represent Rudy Project as they wear the brand's helmets and sunglasses in training and competition around the world. Using feedback from athletes, Rudy Project has developed unique products with the latest in design, aerodynamics and technology. For this reason, Rudy Project supports and provides equipment solutions to thousands of professional athletes and sports enthusiasts around the world.

The end result is a collection of products that enhance the safety, comfort and, above all, the performance of the athlete in any field of sport. Rudy Project is a worldwide developer, manufacturer and distributor of high-tech sunglasses, helmets, goggles and prescription solutions.

Founded in Treviso, Italy in 1985, Rudy Project has been a world leader in sports eyewear for over 30 years. Selling products in more than 60 countries, the company has confirmed its international vocation with the second generation of entrepreneurs, Cristiano and Simone Barbazza.