Biobased sport sunglasses
Every ride, run, or climb has one thing in common: plastic. For decades, the sport eyewear industry has leaned on fossil-based plastics like TR90 and polycarbonate to make frames and lenses. These materials are light and durable, but they come at an environmental cost. They are tied to oil extraction, high emissions, and waste streams that linger in landfills for centuries.
Now, a new chapter is being written with biobased sport sunglasses. Made from renewable resources such as castor plants, these frames deliver the same — if not better — performance without relying on finite fossil fuels. They prove that technical innovation and sustainability can go together.
From oil to plants: the material shift
Traditional frames are petroleum-born. Biobased eyewear uses alternatives like PA11 bio-nylon, derived from castor oil. This plant thrives in dry, marginal land unsuitable for food crops, making it an efficient and ethical raw material.
The result is a high-performance polymer with a 70% lower carbon footprint compared to conventional nylon. For athletes, that means gear that performs at the highest level while treading lighter on the planet.
Performance without compromise
Biobased doesn’t mean fragile. In fact, PA11 is known for being lighter, more flexible, and more impact resistant than many traditional plastics. Cyclists and runners will notice frames that hug the face without pinching, flex under stress rather than snapping, and weigh so little that you forget you’re wearing them.
Better still, PA11 maintains its toughness across a wide temperature range. Whether you’re grinding up an alpine pass at dawn or pushing through the midday heat, your frames keep their fit and performance.
Why it matters for athletes
Switching to biobased eyewear isn’t just an ecological gesture. It’s also a performance choice. Sports demand gear that is light, durable, and reliable. By choosing biobased sunglasses, athletes gain:
- Reduced weight and improved comfort over long distances
- Resilience in cold and heat for year-round use
- Frames designed for longevity, lowering waste over time
- A product that reflects personal values, choosing performance and sustainability together
Beyond individual impact
Every pair of biobased sunglasses chips away at the dominance of fossil plastics. They signal to the industry that athletes want performance and responsibility. Just as plant-based nutrition, recycled kit, and plastic-free packaging are reshaping sports culture, biobased eyewear is part of a broader movement towards cleaner, smarter gear.
Our thoughts
Sunglasses may seem small compared to the challenges of climate change and plastic pollution. But every material choice matters. Biobased sport sunglasses show that athletes don’t have to compromise — they can ride, run, and climb with eyewear that matches their performance goals and their environmental values.
The future of sports isn’t just fast. It’s sustainable. And it’s already here.