Polarised sunglasses for men: wooden & recycled frames
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Polarised sunglasses for men in wood veneer and bio-acetate frames, plus frames made with recycled plastic from Komodo and Sutsu.Polarised sunglasses for men in wood veneer and bio-acetate frames, plus frames made with recycled plastic from Komodo and Sutsu. For men's polarised sunglasses that last, pick a style with replacement lenses, so a scratched pair gets new lenses instead of going in the bin.
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Choosing polarised sunglasses for men
Polarised lenses cut the glare that bounces off water, wet roads and snow, so they suit driving, fishing and days by the sea. Every pair of polarised sunglasses for men here comes from Bear Essentials. Komodo frames have UV protection, but their listings do not mention polarised lenses, so check the lens details on each listing before you buy. Look for a UV400 or 100% UV rating, which blocks both UVA and UVB. Bear Essentials, Komodo and Sutsu make the frames here, and we looked at what each brand makes its frames from and where the materials come from.
Men's wooden sunglasses
Bear Essentials makes men's wooden sunglasses from hardwood veneer layered with thin aluminium, which keeps the frame light and stops it warping. Shapes include the round Lagos, the wide Maverick, the Biarritz, the Watergate and the rectangular Sennen with a keyhole shape over the nose. Lenses come in ice blue, sunset red, rose gold, gold chrome, vintage brown and classic black. The O'ahu wayfarer pairs wooden arms with a bio-acetate front made from wood pulp and recycled ocean plastic. Many styles come with a case.
Recycled frames from Komodo and Sutsu
Komodo sells frames by the Danish label A.Kjaerbede made with more than half recycled materials, in shapes such as the Kaya, Lane, Marvin, Max, Jack and Lilly. Sutsu makes each pair of its Crash Override, Party Starter and Wasted Weekends XL frames from five recycled plastic bottles. A transparent or tortoiseshell frame is easy to wear every day, while a coloured lens suits festivals and holidays.
Replacement lenses and care
Bear Essentials and Sutsu both sell polarised replacement lenses, so you can keep a favourite frame going. If you want polarised sunglasses for men to wear behind the wheel, check the lens category on the listing, because category 4 lenses are too dark for driving. Clean lenses with water and a soft cloth rather than your shirt, store them in a case, and never leave them on a hot dashboard. Men's Hats has caps for sunny days, Men's Watches has wooden watches, Sunglasses has more frames, and Buy less, choose well, make it last: How to make better fashion choices has tips on buying fewer, better things.
Common questions
Are all the sunglasses polarised?
No. The Bear Essentials frames are polarised. Komodo frames have UV protection, but their listings do not mention polarised lenses. Check the lens details on each listing.
Can I wear polarised sunglasses for driving?
Yes, polarised lenses help with glare from wet roads. Check the lens category, because category 4 lenses are too dark for driving.
Do wooden sunglasses break easily?
The Bear Essentials frames layer wood veneer with thin aluminium, which adds strength. Store them in a case and keep them out of hot cars.
Can I replace the lenses?
Yes. Bear Essentials and Sutsu sell polarised replacement lenses for their frames, so a scratched pair can be refreshed.
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