Parafina
Lava Polarized Oversized Round Sunglasses
The Parafina Lava Polarized Oversized Round Sunglasses, part of the Parafina collection from Simons, are lightweight, oversized round sunglasses featuring a matte black frame made from recycled HDPE plastic and warm brown polarized lenses with UV400 protection and a Level 3 UV rating for sunny days. Designed for outdoor use, they have an eye width of 55 mm, a bridge of 23 mm, and a temple length of 146 mm, and include a soft case and a plantable pencil from the Parafina Social Project.
- Color
- Lava
- Material
- recycled HDPE plastic
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- oversized
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Size
Specifications
Oversized round polarized sunglasses made from recycled HDPE plastic with UV400 protection.
Polarized and UV400-protected lenses with Level 3 UV protection; lightweight recycled HDPE frames; includes soft case and planting pencil.
- Color
- Lava · red
- Material
- recycled HDPE plastic
- Style
- oversized
- Occasion
- beach-day, vacation
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Polarized lenses
- UV400 protection
- Level 3 UV protection
- Lightweight frames
- Made from recycled HDPE plastic
- Oversized round shape
- Parafina collection from Spain
- Includes soft case
- Includes pencil with seeds for planting
Product Insights
Parafina's Lava Polarized Oversized Round Sunglasses ($125 CAD) are B Corp certified (score 111.2) with 83% post-consumer recycled HDPE frames and polarized lenses that block 82–92% of visible light, making them suitable for intense sun only, not twilight. The seamless injection-molded frame can be heated for lens replacement and accepts prescription lenses, though strong prescriptions (≥±4.00) require high-index lenses to control edge thickness. With a 55mm eye width, the fit may feel wide for narrow faces. Each purchase supports 5% of sales funding 485 school scholarships in Paraguay covering tuition, meals, and therapy, and includes a plantable pencil. The tradeoff: at double the price of entry-level recycled frames, you gain verified social and environmental impact, but the sunglasses are optimized for bright conditions and may not suit smaller faces.
Verified claims
- Social impact
- 5% of proceeds has fully funded 485 school scholarships in Paraguay since 2014.
- Certifications
- B Corp certified (score 111.2) plus Intertek, ISO, and BCOME certifications
- Price value
- At $125 CAD, double entry-level recycled frames; 5% funds scholarships
- Scholarships
- The 485 funded scholarships in Paraguay cover tuition, supplies, meals, and healthcare; therapy is provided separately through the Student Support Project.
- Seed pencil
- Each purchase includes a pencil with a seed that grows into a tree when planted.
- Fit
- 55mm eye width; may feel wide or slip on narrow faces.
- Comfort
- HDPE frame is lighter than acetate with moderate flexibility for occasional bending.
- Construction
- Seamless injection-molded frame can be heated to facilitate lens replacement.
- Sustainability
- Frame is 83% post-consumer recycled HDPE, with verified CO2 and water savings.
- Sunlight performance
- Polarized UV400 lenses cut glare and block 82–92% of visible light — intense-sun only, not for twilight.
- Lens insertion
- Frame can be gently heated for safe prescription lens insertion.
- High prescription requirement
- Prescriptions stronger than +/-4.00 typically require high-index lenses to keep edge thickness manageable.
- Prescription compatibility
- Thermoplastic frame accepts prescription lenses; prescriptions stronger than +/-4.00 typically need high-index lenses to control edge thickness.
- Plantable pencil
- Included pencil is made of recycled paper and contains a seed for planting.
- Origin and certification
- The brand grew from the founders' 2014 friendship with children in a Paraguayan village; Parafina earned B Corp certification in 2019 and Best for the World in Community in 2022.
- Included case
- Each pair includes a case made from the same recycled HDPE as the frame.
- Environmental footprint
- Compared to an industry-standard frame, each pair avoids CO₂ equivalent to running a 40W LED bulb for 28 days and saves the water of two 1.5L bottles.
- Resource efficiency
- Two aluminum cans or three plastic bottles become a pair of frames.
Product record
- Title
- Lava Polarized Oversized Round Sunglasses
- Brand
- Parafina
- Price
- 125 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Front-right three-quarter view of oversized round sunglasses with thick matte black frames and warm brown lenses; right temple shows a white brand wordmark.
- Frame shapeLarge oversized round single-piece front with integrated bridge and continuous circular rims.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Frame material and finishThick injection-molded plastic frame with a smooth matte finish, visible on rims and temples.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.30 · w 0.64 · h 0.46 (high) - Lens color and finishUniform warm brown/orange tinted lenses with a non-reflective appearance.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.33 · h 0.36 (high); x 0.38 · y 0.39 · w 0.36 · h 0.33 (high) - Right temple detailStraight tapered right temple ending in a slightly curved ear tip; outer face has a white printed wordmark.
1 region
x 0.62 · y 0.36 · w 0.33 · h 0.20 (high) - Temple inner textSmall white characters printed on the inner side of the left temple near the tip, illegible at this resolution.Partial
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.14 · w 0.28 · h 0.11 (medium) - Nose bridgeIntegrated molded bridge with no separate nose pads visible.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.46 · w 0.12 · h 0.10 (high) - Right temple wordmark“PARAFINA”
1 region
x 0.66 · y 0.39 · w 0.17 · h 0.06 (high)
Other
Product photographed on a plain light gray background with soft shadow to the right; three-quarter frontal composition with slight perspective foreshortening.
- BackgroundUniform light gray studio background filling the frame.
- Shadow and lightingSoft shadow cast below and slightly to the right of the sunglasses indicating diffuse overhead lighting.
1 region
x 0.44 · y 0.66 · w 0.46 · h 0.20 (high) - Shot compositionThree-quarter front view of the sunglasses placed on surface, right temple angled toward the camera, left temple receding.
Colors
matte black· frame#2D3334warm brown· lenses#9B6649white· temple wordmark- Frame shapeLarge oversized round single-piece front with integrated bridge and continuous circular rims.
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