PRO TIP: If you visit a Chinese factory, ask politely to the use the bathroom. They will have to oblige, and if you find a really messy, disgusting bathroom, then it’s definitely a red flag. This is one of the few “cheat” pairs on this list, meaning that the frame isn’t actually wood at all – it’s a plastic frame that’s designed to look like wood. But the dark ebony color used here really elevates these frames, making them perfect to pair with a summer suit. Not only are the frames sustainable and handcrafted, they also understand that comfort and eye protection are both very important. The lenses of Woodsies sunglasses are UV protected and polarised, and they use flexible stainless steel hinges for durability.

Well, to answer these and other questions about polarization, let’s go over the main things that you need to know about lenses, how they’re polarized and what’s the difference. When we think of fun in the sun, chilling under a palm tree, or hitting that summer music festival, there’s only one pair of shades that comes to mind, the Woodies Polarized Walnut Wood sunglasses. This pair of light weight bamboo frames from Woodword has a deep mahogany color, giving them a unique look that’s both more masculine and (in my opinion) more sophisticated.Plus, this pair offers UV400 protection from harmful UV rays and comes with a microfiber pouch that can be used to keep them clean. When we initially conceptualized Woodies, we decided to make all sunglasses with polarized lenses. Not just because it improves the experience, but it also protects the eyes of everyone who wears a pair. How to tell if your sunglasses are polarized? Polarization reduces glare and helps you see details in harsh direct sunlight, that usually you wouldn’t. That’s why polarized sunglasses are great for driving, fishing, skiing and a variety of other activities. Different styles of sunglasses give off different vibes, and a pair of wooden sunglasses usually makes the wearer look more casual. If wearable magnification wasn’t enough of a benefit, how about built-in lights? Just like a surgeon, who needs both hands to operate and absolute clarity of vision, Mighty Sight has two powerful LED lights built into the frame at either corner. The LED lights are unobtrusive so won’t be easily noticeable but, with the press of a button, will instantly give you two bright, white headlights that shine a clear, personal patch of light onto whatever you need to see and wherever you turn to look but without disturbing others around you. Fits over your prescription glasses

I’ve met Mike out in Hong Kong and he’s a really solid guy. Advice for other entrepreneurs who want to get started or are just starting out?The 6 models have deliciously (and slightly obscure) British names - Alfie, Murphy, Riley, Ollie, Monty, and Hartley. I just went to China and found three suppliers on Alibaba. I toured each factory and chose the one I felt the best about.

These wood versions of the company’s rounded Clubhouse shades, subs out the usual acetate for a light colored wood, resulting in a hip summer-ready pair of shades that feels very of the moment. It combines a metallic frame with wood-lined lenses, and is available in both walnut wood and zebra wood. Business is doing great today, we almost reached 4 million in sales last year, even though my profit on that was a lot lower than you’d think.A lot of the wooden frames on this list are modelled after Ray-Ban’s classic Clubmaster design, but why settle for an imitation when you can have the original? Side note, I’m getting sued by Luxxottica for a BS trademark infringement. So the entire business is being threatened by them. Through starting the business, have you learned anything particularly helpful or advantageous? Price wasn’t the most important consideration. It really came down to a comfort level with the supplier. The rep that I would work with closely spoke great English, they presented themselves well, they showed me their equipment and let me tour the factory while they were in production. Over the past few years the market for men’s wooden sunglasses has exploded, and it’s not hard to understand why. Handcrafted from sustainable materials that combine our classic styles with a playful twist, our wooden frames are individually handmade from unique cuts of sustainably sourced wood to create a look and feel that simply cannot be replicated in plastic form."