COLORADO SPRINGS, Colo., and FOOTHILL RANCH, Calif.–Oakley, Inc. and the U.S. Olympic Committee (USOC) have announced a partnership for the release of a Team USA branded eyewear collection. The first-ever performance-based eyewear supplier to Team USA, Oakley now owns the licensing rights for Team USA branded protective, active, lifestyle and corrective eyewear including glasses, sunglasses, goggles, and associated accessories which will be available to the Team USA athletes and consumers alike.

“We are proud to be the official licensee and eyewear supplier to Team USA and the USOC for the London 2012 Olympic Games and years to come,” said Scott Bowers, Oakley’s senior vice president of global marketing and brand development. “This unique collection lets customers support and share the pride of Team USA, and it features the same advanced technologies that many Olympic and Paralympic athletes depend on for the most important performances of their careers.”

In addition to supplying product to the U.S. delegation at the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, a percentage of Team USA eyewear collection sales will support the training of U.S. Olympic and Paralympic athletes and hopefuls.

“Oakley is a true partner to Team USA, creating products that aid in the performance of our athletes in competition and supporting our mission of developing our current and future Olympians and Paralympians,” said USOC managing director of consumer products, Peter Zeytoonjian. “We are excited about the Team USA product line and look forward to working with Oakley through the London Games and beyond.”

The Team USA eyewear collection includes four men’s sunglass designs and two women’s designs that highlight the United States Olympic Team colors with the Team USA mark laser etched at the corner of the lens. The collection will be available at Oakley.com and through the company’s domestic distribution channels. In addition, the U.S. Olympic Committee will sell the products online via TeamUSAShop.com and through storefronts at its training centers.