Description

Waterhaul Kynance Sunglasses

 

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These Waterhaul Kynance Sunglasses are made from the strongest form of waste plastic found in our oceans. Nets that would last decades floating around in the sea have been recycled and repurposed to make hard-wearing, exceptionally designed sustainable eyewear that should last a lifetime.

The Kynance model comes in navy or slate grey with a matte finish that suggests the materials’ original form as ocean plastic. The navy style comes with grey polarised mineral glass lenses, whereas the slate version comes with grey or brown polarised mineral glass lenses. Both colour lenses will give you UVA/UVB 400 protection.

The circular frame is unisex and best suits small-medium size faces and face shapes of all kinds.

 

About Waterhaul:

 

Waterhaul was founded in 2018. After many recycling trials, they produced their first pair of sunglasses made from abandoned fishing gear.

They collect lost fishing nets and lines from across the coastline of Cornwall. This “Ghost Gear” (any fishing gear that has been abandoned, lost or otherwise discarded in our oceans) is utilised and separated into polymer types. They then recycle it through a mechanical process of shredding, washing and agglomeration.

The 100% recycled raw material is injected into moulds to form the sunglasses frames. A family-run business does this process in Northern Italy.

Recycled plastic lenses don’t exist. Waterhaul uses mineral glass lenses supplied by Barberini. These are one of the world’s best-quality optical lens producers. Furthermore, polarised chemically hardened lenses are substantially more scratch resistant than other lenses.

Vigorously tested, these sunglasses are designed to be durable.

Waterhaul implements sustainable practices throughout the process. From recycling waste materials to offsetting their carbon footprint by donating to mangrove reforestation projects.

 

Product Specifications:

• Made by Waterhaul
• Barberini Mineral glass lenses
• Polarised
• UVA/UVB 400 protection
• Saltwater-resistant lenses and components
• Made from 100% recycled polypropylene fishing nets and lines
• Italian engineered
• Hand finished
• Sustainable cork protective case

Frame specifications:

Navy Model:

• Kynance – Navy
• Matte Navy finish
• Grey lenses
• Circular unisex frame
• Small – Medium frame size
• Lens width: 48 mm
• Bridge width: 19 mm
• Arm length: 133 mm
• five barrel hinges

Slate Model:

• Kynance – Slate
• Matte slate grey finish
• Grey or Brown lenses
• Circular unisex frame
• Small – Medium frame size
• Lens width: 48 mm
• Bridge width: 19 mm
• Arm length: 133 mm
• Five barrel hinges

 

We have recently been awarded a Certificate Of Positive Ocean Impact, by Waterhaul, as every order placed with them has removed fishing gear from our oceans and funded ongoing recoveries. In 2023, 0.55kg of ghost gear was removed from the sea and a further 16.5kg of discards are to be recovered in 2024, due to the purchases Cornish Gems shop made through Waterhaul.

 

For a larger version check out our Crantock model.

Take your coffee on the go with this non-drip Recycled Reusable Coffee Cup by Circular&co.

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