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Why $160, where Ombraz are made, accessory compatibility, and more.

Why $160?

For $160, you receive unmatched product quality, functionality, customer service, and a net benefit environmental impact. Quality. Functionality. Customer Service. Net Benefit Impact. You’re supporting a small, creative team ensuring these are the mo

Where are Ombraz made?

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

Do the Side Shields Fit Multiple Styles?

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.

Do the Nose Pad Risers Fit Multiple 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.

Can I use my Ombraz as safety glasses? Are Ombraz ANSI Z87 certified?

Ombraz are currently not ANSI Z87 certified eyewear protection. But our Carl Zeiss nylon lenses are incredibly impact resistant and do pass rigorous impact testing.

Do Ombraz offer 100% UVA/UVB Protection?

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

Can I wear my Ombraz while surfing?

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

How do cheap sunglasses impact your eyes?

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