Woodroze Sustainable Optics are sunglasses made from sustainably sourced wood. Only the finest pieces of bamboo, red sandal wood, zebra wood, ebony wood, walnut, oak and Canadian maple are used – and all of it is either responsibly harvested, or recycled after it was used for other purposes.
Quality construction truly puts Woodroze sunnies in a category on their own. While the company offers 100% wood iterations like the Dozer or Buffalo, we all know you have to treat your wood sunglasses with a little more care than the plastic ones you shamelessly let live at the bottom of your backpack. Knowing the abuse you (may) put your shades through, we recommend a hybrid pair like the Polekat – premium wood that features acetate layers to increase strength, without diminishing the style.
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All the frames feature Carl Zeiss lenses, some of the very best in the market, and offer 100% protection against UVA/UVB rays. And if you are ready to jump into the craze on colored, polarized lenses, they have something for you as well. Plus if you see yourself on the beach, by the lake, or near a river all summer long, pick up a special pair of Woodroze frames that not only look good and keep you from squinting, but they also float. Fret not when your glasses go ‘splash’.
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Woodroze Sustainable Optics
Woodroze Sustainable Optics are sunglasses made from sustainably sourced wood, with select models reinforced with acetate for super strength, and finished with UVA/UVB lenses.
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Polekat in Ebony
Sustainably sourced wood is combined with layers of acetate to make these handmade frames super strong. Try the Polekat in Ebony, $116
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Polekat in Denim
The sleek Polekat frames, $116, get an unexpected upgrade with a thin application of denim on the outer frame.
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Johnny Cajj
The Johnny Cajj frames, $98-115, are floatable shades made of sustainable wood. Drop these in the lake, and you'll still have a good shot at retrieving them due to the Bamboo, Zebra Wood or Canadian Maple in them.
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Ostrich
The Ostrich frames, $115, come in a wide variety of wood variations including red sandal wood and blonde zebra wood. -
Crafter
Comfort and style meet in the Crafter, $98-115. These sunnies float when made of Bamboo, Zebra Wood or Canadian Maple.
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Thrifter
Pay attention to the attention to detail paid on the arms of the Thrifter sunnies, $98-115. Etched pattern adds a stylish detail to the sides of these frames.
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The Belfort in Ebony
Part of the Hatchet series, the Belfort, in Ebony, $116, feature unique color variations in the wood material.
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Woodroze Floatable Shades
Select pairs of Woodroze wood frames actually float, when made with Bamboo, Zebra Wood or Canadian Maple.
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