Where Ombraz are made, accessory compatibility, and more.
Ombraz are now 100% made in Italy. We’re currently phasing out inventory made in China. At the moment, all our inventory is mixed (China and Italy) and it will be for a few months until all China inventory has been sold through and replenished with I
Side Shields are available for every frame in our armless collection. Malleable and removable, each frame has its own unique side shields - the same side shields will not work across multiple frame styles.
The Nose Pad Risers are frame-specific. For example, the nose pad riser for the Classic will only fit the Classics. The riser will fit both sizes of the same frame style.
The Refugio Nose Shield is only compatible with the Refugio.
Wondering why the Refugio isn’t polarized?. Polarized lenses work by filtering horizontal light waves to reduce glare. But in full-shield designs, the lens is curved extensively across a wide field of view, especially at the edges. This can cause:. W
Ombraz Classics are ANSI Z87.1 rated, and we’re actively working on testing all our styles for certification.
Ombraz' Zeiss polyamide optics provide 100% UVA and UVB protection up to 400 nanometers. The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends UV protection up to 400 nanometers - meaning our lenses pass rigorous eye-protection standards. Most industrial sa
Ombraz can be worn while surfing on calmer days. We know a number of pro surfers who wear these in the water - but they are mostly longboarders who wear them in less chaotic surfing conditions. Kai Sallas and Thzahi, two of the best longboarders in t
Want to know an eye-opening fact about sunglasses!?. Ever heard someone say, ‘I buy cheap gas station sunglasses because I always lose or break them anyway’?. Wearing bargain sunglasses can be worse for your eyes than wearing no sunglasses at all. Wh