bates ; maple tortoiseshell / caramello

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signature szade ; meet bates, a small, slick rectangular frame with sharp edges and clean lines. this maple tortoiseshell sunglass with tinted caramel lenses takes design cues from the classic wayfarer but with completely modernised proportions. bates is an essential square-rectangle everyday frame to elevate any outift and is flattering to all face shapes.

material ; sustainable polycarbonate.

specs ; eye size 48.5mm, bridge width 21mm, temple length 145mm, eye depth 32.5mm.

fit ; regular.

material ; rated polycarbonate.

specs ; tinted lens ; Caramel Gold Brown non-polarised | category 2.

protection ; some reduction of sunglare. blocks UVA/UVB.

recycled components ;

each frame is thoughtfully made using combination recycled materials and is hand assembled, polished and packed for a more sustainable finished product. the recycled materials used come from a range of different pre and post consumer plastic waste sources to form our sustainable polycarbonate frames.

break the cycle ;

make sure to recycle your polycarbonate frames when you're finished wearing them. be sure to remove any metal components and double check your recycling unit or facility of choice accepts polycarbonate.

let's make something clear ;

our lenses are not recycled, but are crafted of the highest quality tested and rated polycarbonate for the ultimate clarity, structural integrity, robustness and protection. this is of the utmost importance to provide above all, the clearest and safest possible shatter proof protection for your eyes to meet the highest international standards. your safety comes first.

dotting our 'i's' and crossing our 't's' ;

the recycled materials used to make our sustainable polycarbonate frames come from our production partners who source the material and provide us with GRS certification. GRS are an independent company who audit and certify materials and their chain of supply.