16 Facts About Zoggs

Zoggs is a brand of swimming goggles, training aids, swimwear and other related products.

Zoggs launched in Sydney, Australia in 1992 and was the first brand to offer UV protection and split yoke straps as standard features on all goggles.

Zoggs was founded in 1992, and in 1994 Zoggs launched the world's first patented one piece goggle, Phantom, which was shortly followed by the launch of Little Ripper in 1995 which went on to be the No 1 selling junior swimming goggle in Australia and the UK.

In 1997, Zoggs branched out into swimwear with the launch of Toggs, 26 styles named after Australian beaches, they went another step further with the introduction of Saibo goggles, a pearlescent soft frame goggle, giving Zoggs another world first.

In 1998, Zoggs bought Polyotter and began to incorporate the Bobin and float suit into its range, making its first steps into the water confidence category, followed in 1999 by Zoggs CV lenses, which claimed to improve clarity and brightness indoors while cutting glare in sunlight.

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In 2005, Zoggs launched Predator Goggles with Wiro-frame Bio-Integral design technology.

Zoggs used their adult Phantom goggle design to create Phantom goggles for both kids and juniors.

In 2010 Zoggs launched their Predator Flex goggles with 4 Flexpoint™ Technology on the nose bridge which is claimed to enhance frame flexibility, giving a customised fit.

Zoggs launched Air Cushion Technology into their frames, which is claimed to give an almost not there feeling to their goggles, with silicone gaskets containing air pockets for a customised fit and no more marking around the eyes from wearing goggles.

Zoggs introduced Polarized lenses to their Predator Flex and Predator frames.

In 2012 Zoggs introduced Easy Inflate Valves to their range of inflatables, which claim to make inflatable products easier and quicker to inflate and deflate.

In 2015, Zoggs launched Predator Flex Titanium Reactor Goggles, building on the previous features of the Predator and Predator Flex.

In 2016, Zoggs continued to introduce new frame technology to their range of goggles, offering Tri Power Vision goggles which feature liquid silicone gaskets, a lightweight contoured frame and optical grade polycarbonate lenses.

Notices on government websites and at retailers were considered by some as inadequate and that Zoggs should have notified all swimming pools in Australia.

In 2019, Zoggs apologised to Darren Lydeamore, a Queensland swimmer, who suffered pain and damage to his eyes after applying the recalled anti-fog gel to the inside of his goggles.

In 2004, Zoggs announced CLT - Curved Lens Technology, which claims to offer 180° peripheral vision underwater.