Parafina
Colina Polarized Cat-Eye Sunglasses
These Colina polarized cat-eye sunglasses from the Parafina collection feature lightweight recycled HDPE plastic frames with polarized, UV400-protected lenses offering Level 3 UV protection. Designed for sunny-day wear, they measure 55mm eye width, 20mm bridge, and 145mm temple length. Each pair includes a soft case and a plantable pencil from the Parafina Social Project.
- Material
- Recycled HDPE plastic
- Gender
- female
- Style
- vintage, classic, retro
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Elegant cat-eye sunglasses with polarized lenses and sustainable recycled frames from the Parafina collection.
Polarized UV400-protected lenses, Level 3 UV protection, lightweight recycled HDPE frames, includes case and plantable pencil.
- Material
- Recycled HDPE plastic
- Style
- vintage, classic, retro
- Occasion
- vacation, beach-day, everyday
- Gender
- female
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- cat-eye silhouette
- polarized lenses
- UV400 protection
- level 3 UV protection
- recycled HDPE plastic frames
- lightweight construction
- includes soft case
- includes Parafina Social Project pencil with seeds
- Parafina collection from Spain
- lens width 55mm
- bridge width 20mm
- temple length 145mm
Product Insights
Parafina's Colina is a 29.95 CAD one-size polarized cat-eye (55-20-145, roughly 130 mm front, out of stock), built on a recycled HDPE frame whose material stretches past 500% before breaking so drops flex it rather than crack it — a frame defined by circularity and bright-sun optics rather than adjustability. The optics are Category 3 by design: the polarizing film blocks 82-92% of visible light and cuts water, sand and asphalt glare to 3-16% of a plain tint, with control strongest at 30-60° sun elevation, so noon and low sun fall back on the tint; on water the sea reads darker but more transparent, and removing the glare layer lifts saturation and sharpens objects and road edges. The costs are structural and categorical: LCD screens can blank at certain angles (a 90° phone turn clears it, fixed dash panels need a head tilt), the shallow cat-eye rim leaks peripheral light so edges read brighter than the tint implies, and the lens is too dark for night, tunnels and dusk — a bright-day lens to remove in transitions, not an all-day pair. Fit is the second constraint: one size only, between a small and an average adult head, with lens height not printed among the three numbers and decisive for whether the cat-eye clears the cheekbones; because feedstock comes from 20-plus landfills, two identical pairs can differ in finish, and Black and Taupe differ only in finish at the same size and price. Both colourways accept prescription lenses, but that fitting is a separate optician service on top of the frame price. Provenance and impact are the counterweight: recovered plastic is conditioned by third-party plants and molded at Parafina's Wenzhou factory from a Madrid design; the brand claims 100% recycled content on the product page against 83% on its brand page; since 2014 it has reused over 4.14 million bottles, 12,401 tires and 87,772 cans; 5% of each sale funds a Social Project that has paid for 485 school scholarships in Asunción's Fátima neighbourhood, and every pair ships at the listed price with a soft case and a recycled compressed-paper seed pencil that grows basil, rosemary or mint. Simons stocks it under its Vision programme, which requires circular production or 50%-reduced-impact materials. Net: a cheap, circular, genuinely polarized bright-day frame whose single-size fit, peripheral leakage, screen blanking and finish variability are the price of its recycled feedstock and impact story.
Verified claims
- Frame durability
- Recycled HDPE stretches past 500% before breaking, so drops flex the frame instead of cracking it.
- Origin
- Recycled HDPE frame: 100% recycled on the product page, 83% on the brand page.
- Feedstock variability
- Waste is drawn from 20-plus landfills, so two identical pairs can differ in finish.
- Fit
- The 55-20-145 front lands about 130 mm wide, between a small and an average adult head.
- Sizing
- One size only: match the 55 mm eye, 20 mm bridge and 145 mm temple within 2 mm of a pair that already fits.
- Lens height
- Lens height is not printed among the three numbers, and it decides whether the cat-eye clears the cheekbones.
- Polarization
- Cuts glare from water, sand and asphalt to 3-16% of a plain tint, but can blank LCD screens at certain angles.
- Water clarity
- On water, cancelling surface glare makes the sea read darker but more transparent.
- Contrast
- Removing the glare layer lifts colour saturation and sharpens objects and road edges.
- Glare angle
- Glare control is strongest with the sun 30-60° above the horizon; at noon or low sun the tint does the work.
- Light protection
- Category 3 tint by design: the polarizing film blocks 82-92% of visible light, tuned for strong sun.
- Usability tradeoffs
- Too dark for night driving, tunnels and dusk — a bright-day lens to remove in transitions, not an all-day pair.
- Screen workaround
- Turning a phone 90 degrees clears a blacked-out screen; fixed dash panels need a head tilt.
- Manufacturing
- Designed in Madrid; recovered plastic is conditioned by third-party plants, then molded at Parafina's Wenzhou factory.
- Reclaimed volume
- Since 2014 Parafina has reused over 4.14 million plastic bottles, plus 12,401 tires and 87,772 cans.
- Third-party vetting
- Simons stocks the Colina under its Vision programme for circular or 50%-reduced-impact products.
- Social impact
- 5% of every sale funds Parafina's Social Project, which has paid for 485 school scholarships.
- Cause packaging
- The soft case and plantable seed pencil from the Social Project ship with every pair at the listed price.
- Brand heritage
- Parafina has reused over 4.14 million plastic bottles as feedstock since its 2014 founding.
- Retailer vetting
- Simons' Vision program requires circular production or 50% reduced-impact materials, and the Colina qualifies.
- Sourcing
- Parafina has reused over 4.14 million bottles, 12,401 tires and 87,772 cans since 2014.
- Social project
- 5% of each sale funds 485 school scholarships in Asunción's Fátima neighbourhood.
- Retail screening
- Retailed under Simons' Vision program, which requires circular production or 50% reduced-impact materials.
- Seed pencil
- The included pencil is recycled compressed paper with a seed that grows basil, rosemary or mint.
- Prescription
- Both colourways accept prescription lenses for optician fitting.
- Rx cost
- 29.95 CAD buys the frame only; the Rx fitting is a separate optician service.
- Peripheral light
- Shallow cat-eye rim leaks peripheral light, so edges read brighter than its Cat 3 tint.
- Color
- Black and Taupe differ only in finish — same one size and price, so the pick is stylistic.
Product record
- Title
- Colina Polarized Cat-Eye Sunglasses
- Brand
- Parafina
- Price
- 29.95 CAD
- Availability
- Out of stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 9 sourcesUses
Cutting glare on bright, sunny days
Wear these cat-eye sunglasses when sun reflections off surfaces like the road or snow make it hard to see comfortably. The polarized, UV400-protected lenses carry a certified category 3 filter that blocks between 82% and 92% of light, making them well suited to sunny days. The recycled HDPE frames are lightweight and comfortable, so they're easy to keep on outdoors.[1,3]
UV400-protected lenses for bright, sunny days
These cat-eye sunglasses have UV400 protection, blocking between 99% and 100% of UVA and UVB ultraviolet light. With a Level 3 UV protection rating and polarized lenses, they suit wear on sunny days.[1,3]
A cat-eye frame you can fit with prescription lenses
The Colina's frame is suitable for optical prescription, so you can have it fitted with your own prescription lenses instead of wearing it only as sunglasses. That makes it an option if you like the polarized cat-eye style but need vision correction in your glasses.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Colina Polarized Cat-Eye Sunglasses: Choose this if you want polarized, UV400-protected lenses (certified category 3, blocking 82% to 92% of light and 99% to 100% of UVA/UVB) for sunny days, with greater visual comfort against glare from surfaces like roads or snow. The ultra-light cat-eye frame is made from recycled HDPE plastic, fits optical prescriptions, and comes in one size (55 mm eye width, 20 mm bridge, 145 mm temples) in Black or Taupe, with a soft case and a seed-filled pencil included. Note that only the one-size fit is offered, so sizing suitability depends on your measurements.[1,2,3] | Valle Polarized Sunglasses: Choose this if you want polarized, polycarbonate lenses with 100% UV protection (Level 3, suited to sunny days) in a modern round frame with slightly angular contours and a glossy tortoiseshell finish, made entirely from recycled plastic and suitable for optical prescription. Customer feedback reported by the reviews analysis says the narrow, flat proportions fit slim faces snugly, but leave side gaps and feel tight on average or wide faces. Some reviewers also perceived the lightweight frame as delicate, so it may not suit rough handling or active use.[4,5,6,7] | Desierto Polarized Angular Sunglasses: Choose this if you want lightweight, comfortable sunglasses with polarized, UV400-protected lenses rated Level 3 for sunny days, in an angular cat-eye-inspired frame made from recycled plastic with polycarbonate lenses. They come in one size (eye width 51 mm, bridge 22 mm, temple 142 mm) in Ivory/Cream Beige or Taupe, and include a soft case plus a pencil from the Parafina Social Project with seeds for planting. Note that the bridge is molded with no separate nose pads, and the listing states the frame is recycled HDPE in one place and recycled P.E.T. in another.[8,9] |
Image Analysis
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Product
Front three-quarter view of a glossy full-rim cat-eye sunglasses frame with tinted lenses and slim temples; right temple shows a contrasting brand wordmark.
- Frame shapePronounced cat-eye silhouette with upswept outer corners and a single continuous full-rim surrounding each lens.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Frame material and finishGlossy black plastic acetate appearance on the front rim and temples, reflecting highlights along edges.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.76 · h 0.36 (high) - Lens color and finishUniform dark gray-green tinted lenses with a matte appearance and subtle internal reflection near the upper-right of each lens.
2 regions
x 0.11 · y 0.48 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high); x 0.45 · y 0.48 · w 0.34 · h 0.28 (high) - Nose bridgeIntegrated molded bridge that is part of the continuous front frame with a slight V-shaped dip between lenses.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.52 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high) - Temples and earpiecesSlim straight temples that taper toward rounded hooked earpieces with a small circular terminal hole at each end.
2 regions
x 0.48 · y 0.42 · w 0.44 · h 0.18 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.40 · w 0.40 · h 0.14 (medium) - Right temple wordmarkSmall contrasting wordmark printed on the outer side of the right temple.
1 region
x 0.64 · y 0.50 · w 0.18 · h 0.08 (high) - Inner temple fine printNarrow fine-print text visible along the inner left temple but not legible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.16 · y 0.33 · w 0.30 · h 0.06 (medium) - Temple hinge areaHinge area is visually continuous with the frame with no separate visible metal hinge plates from this angle.
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.48 · w 0.10 · h 0.08 (medium) - Legible text on product“PARAFINA”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.50 · w 0.14 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Studio product shot on a pale neutral background with soft shadow beneath the sunglasses; three-quarter front angle placement centered lower in the frame.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front view with the frame angled so the right temple extends further back and the left temple is angled slightly toward the camera.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light gray neutral background and surface providing a soft shadow under the frame.
- Lighting and reflectionsEven diffuse lighting producing soft highlights on the glossy frame edges and minimal harsh shadows.
- ShadowSoft diffuse shadow directly under and slightly right of the sunglasses consistent with a light source above-left.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.68 · w 0.60 · h 0.12 (medium)
Colors
gloss black· framedark gray-green tint· lenses#434A4Bbright white· right temple wordmark#EDEDED- Frame shapePronounced cat-eye silhouette with upswept outer corners and a single continuous full-rim surrounding each lens.
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- Brand
- Parafina
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