Wayfarer Sunglasses with Wood Temples and Bio-Acetate Frame
Wayfarer Sunglasses with Wood Temples and Bio-Acetate Frame
The classic wayfarer shape, rebuilt from recycled ocean plastic bio-acetate and natural wood temples — Bear Essentials backs every frame with a lifetime warranty, which tells you something about how they are made.
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The wayfarer is one of those shapes that never really goes away, and Bear Essentials has given it a reason to stay. The O'ahu takes the familiar silhouette and rebuilds it from materials that have a story worth telling: a bio-acetate frame made from natural wood pulp and recycled ocean plastic, finished with walnut wood temples that show genuine natural grain. The tortoiseshell pattern on the frame adds warmth without fuss. The rosegold hardware and black frame combination keeps it clean.
The wood on the temples is not decorative veneer — it is a structural design element that balances the bio-acetate frame and tips, and it is the detail that makes these feel different in the hand from the moment you pick them up.
- Frame material: Bio-acetate (natural wood pulp and recycled ocean plastic)
- Temple material: Walnut wood with bio-acetate tips
- Lens type: Polarised with UV400 protection
- Colour: Rosegold / Black frame
- Face shapes: Heart, oval, square, rectangle, diamond, round
- Warranty: Lifetime
- Packaging: Cork protective casing
The polarised lenses with UV400 protection reduce glare on bright days — the kind of lens quality that makes a genuine difference if you spend time near water or on snow.
Every pair comes in Bear Essentials' cork casing, which folds flat into a bag or back pocket. It is a considered detail: the packaging material matches the ethos of the frame.
For every purchase, Bear Essentials plants one tree in areas of deforestation, using only native species. It is a direct loop between what is bought and what is returned to the environment.
The lifetime warranty is not a marketing line. Bear Essentials' aftersales team works with customers on any issues after purchase — a commitment that reflects genuine confidence in how these frames are built.
About Our Brand Bear Essentials
Travel accessories are often mass-produced from synthetic materials, leaving environmentally conscious explorers with limited options that align with their values. Bear Essentials addresses this by creating durable, considered products for those who wish their equipment to be as thoughtful as their journeys.
Every Bear Essentials item is handcrafted using natural materials, including wood from sustainable forestry and recycled pellets, ensuring each piece is unique. The brand prioritises natural alternatives over plastic, a practical manufacturing decision that speaks to their commitment to responsible production.
Originating from a family home workshop, Bear Essentials maintains handcrafting as central to its production, refusing to compromise craft for scale. For every purchase, a tree is planted, directly replenishing the natural resources used and closing the loop between consumption and environmental return.