'Eco-friendly', 'green', 'sustainable': these words are everywhere, but what are they really worth? Here is the breakdown, and why recycled neoprene makes the difference.
Eco-friendly sunglasses: what are we talking about?
A genuinely eco-friendly pair rests on three pillars: a low-impact material (ideally recycled), local and low-energy manufacturing, and a long lifespan. Beware of greenwashing: a simple 'green' claim is not enough.
Recycled neoprene, a material that makes sense
Wetsuit neoprene is designed to last for years in the water. Rather than burning it, we recover it and turn it into frames. No new wetsuit is produced to make our sunglasses: we start from what already exists.
Recycling or upcycling: the difference that matters
Conventional recycling degrades the material. Upcycling does the opposite: it turns waste into a higher-value product. That is exactly our approach, from wetsuit to pair of sunglasses.
Eco-friendly does not mean compromising on quality
Our Divel bionylon lenses are bio-based (castor oil), certified UV400 and category 3. Crisp vision, lightness, full protection: sustainability with no compromise.
What if your sunglasses came from your own wetsuit?
With our Recycle my wetsuit service, send us your old wetsuit: we turn it into a unique pair, just for you.
