Where are Ombraz made?Updated a month ago

Our entire Ombraz Armless Collection is now 100% handmade in Italy.

We’ve come a long way since hand-sewing the first run of Ombraz in our barn HQ back in 2018. We’ve officially moved all production out of Asia and into a family-owned workshop just north of Milan. This transition is 100% aligned with our most mission-critical core values. We are deeply proud to elevate the craftsmanship and integrity of our product and brand.

A storied Italian workshop, rooted in craftsmanship and innovation, our new partners ascended from a small lens assembly shop in the ’60s to one of the world’s most respected eyewear producers. 

This transition brings every step of manufacturing under one consciously operated roof - a major milestone in our net-benefit journey. Closed-loop systems are the backbone of our new production, which runs entirely on solar energy and features state-of-the-art electric injection molding machines that dramatically reduce oil use. Every drop of water used in production is captured and recirculated, upholding a multigenerational legacy of performance and artisan production.

Just five miles from our Italian Zeiss lens facility, our new production ecosystem eliminates long-haul shipping from Asia, drastically reducing transport-related emissions. Our packaging is now sourced in Europe, every style is hand-painted, hand-assembled, and shipped from Italy to our new fulfillment center, completing a tightly integrated, low-impact European supply chain. Italian production also provides us with a bit of insulation against the current volatility of global tariffs and trade policies.

All Italian-made pairs are engraved with ‘MADE IN ITALY’ on the right zip-clip, the rectangular piece where the cord meets the frame. If you ordered a pair of Ombraz recently, chances are it came from our new Italian workshop. 

Thank you for following along as we continue to raise the bar for this armless revolution. Viva La Ombraz.