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We have in the past provided a lot information about sunglass lenses but not so much about frames – what they are made of.Broadly, sunglass frames are either made from plastic or metal. Generally, sports frames use one of the plastics and leisure styles use both metal and plastic. There are several types of plastic frame materials, the two most common being zylonite (zyl) also known as celluloid. It’s an easy material for factories to work with, not expensive and can come in a huge range of colo …

US President Joe Biden is a long-term devotee of Ray-Ban Aviator sunglasses. When the sun is shining he is rarely seen without them. Coupled with his smart, dark single-breasted suits you could say it’s his signature look. And there’s no doubt the aviator frame suits his face shape. History of aviator sunglasses The aviator style sunglass has certainly been around a long time. Back in 1929 a US Army Air Corps Colonel called John Macready worked with Bausch & Lomb, a Rochester, New York-based …

It is important to have the right mountain biking sunglasses out on the trail. We have a range from top brands including Oakley, Cebe, Bollé and Tifosi. Contrast enhancing lenses will help you spot the differences in the trail. Large coverage lenses will help to protect your eyes from dust, dirt, and debris that can get kicked up. MTB eyewear should be comfortable and fit securely so sunglasses with non-slip nose pads & temple tips are a plus, and they should have slim profile temples so th …