Parafina
Valle Polarized Sunglasses
The Valle Polarized Sunglasses are round-angled sunglasses from the Spanish Parafina collection, featuring a full-rim frame made entirely of recycled plastic. They provide Level 3 UV protection (100% UV) and polarized lenses to reduce glare and enhance color perception for sunny-day use. Key specifications include an eye width of 50 mm, bridge of 12 mm, temple length of 140 mm, and each pair comes with a soft case and a plantable seed pencil from the Parafina Social Project.
- Material
- Recycled plastic
- Gender
- unisex
- Style
- minimalist, modern
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Size
Specifications
Modern minimalist round sunglasses with polarized lenses and recycled frame
Polarized lenses, 100% UV protection, recycled plastic frame, includes plantable pencil
- Material
- Recycled plastic
- Style
- minimalist, modern
- Gender
- unisex
- Age Group
- adult
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- Part of Parafina collection from Spain
- Round shape redesigned with slightly angular contours for a modern, minimalist look
- Frame made entirely of recycled plastic
- 100% UV protection
- Level 3 UV protection rating, perfect for sunny days
- Polarized lenses for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception
- Includes soft case and pencil from Parafina Social Project with seeds for planting
- Eco-friendly pencil contains seeds that can be planted to grow a tree
- Eye width: 50 mm
- Bridge: 12 mm
- Temple: 140 mm
Product Insights
Parafina’s Valle Polarized Sunglasses (85 CAD) deliver an eco-conscious lifestyle accessory with a social mission: 5% of sales fund scholarships, the frame is made from recycled landfill plastics (80-92% recycled content), and the brand is B Corp certified (score 111.2) with a climate plan. The polarized Category 3 lenses offer visual comfort and waterproofing, and the design is helmet-compatible with a narrow angular-round silhouette evoking Spanish coast style. However, the fit is snug for narrow faces only, the frame feels fragile and lacks impact certification, so they are not suitable for high-intensity activities. The price matches comparable eco-sunglasses while including a plantable pencil and packaging linked to the cause.
Verified claims
- Materials
- Frame: recycled HDPE and PET with 80-92% recycled content from 20+ landfills.
- Social impact
- 5% of sales sponsor 175 children/year; packaging links buyers to the cause.
- Certifications
- B Corp certified (score 111.2) with a climate plan targeting 100% renewable electricity at headquarters and a 15% packaging weight reduction by 2027.
- Value
- Same price as similar eco-sunglasses, with additional B Corp, scholarships, and landfill-sourced materials.
- Fit
- 50mm lens and 12mm bridge fit narrow faces snugly but leave side gaps on average and wider faces.
- Helmet
- Straight temples and 50mm lens are compatible with helmets.
- Silhouette
- Narrow, angular-round silhouette designed in Spain for a minimalist European look.
- Aesthetic
- A buyer describes the look as evoking the beaches of Spain and calls it cool, classy, and eco-friendly.
- Social mission
- First Spanish B Corp eyewear brand with 5% of sales funding education.
- Visual comfort
- Category 3 tint for bright sun; polarized glare reduction.
- Waterproof
- Water-repellent coating makes water bead off lenses.
- Sustainability
- B Corp certified Spanish brand; each pair funds scholarships and includes plantable pencil.
- Use cases
- Lifestyle sunglasses with helmet compatibility but no impact rating for active sports.
- Frame durability
- Buyers report the frame feels fragile, and it lacks impact certification for high-intensity activities.
- Lenses
- Polycarbonate lenses made from recycled PET water bottles with a waterproof coating.
- Lens performance
- Polarized, waterproof, Category 3 lenses optimize vision for bright outdoor activities.
- Packaging
- Packaging includes a plantable seed pencil and a soft case; the pencil's case is the same packaging Parafina's sponsored children receive.
- Recycled content
- The frame is 100% recycled plastic from a brand that sources waste from more than 20 landfills and targets frames with 80–92% certified pre-consumer recycled content.
- UV protection
- The polarized lenses provide 100% UV protection with a Category 3 rating and UV400 protection.
- Fit
- At 50mm across, the lens width sits at the upper edge of the small classification and suits narrow to medium faces; a buyer with an average or larger face reports the frame is too small and lacks side coverage.
Product record
- Title
- Valle Polarized Sunglasses
- Brand
- Parafina
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Buying Guide
1 comparison · 7 sourcesUses
Sunny-day style for smaller faces
For bright, sunny outings like beach days or casual time outdoors, these sunglasses offer 100% UV protection with a category 3 lens filter that blocks 82% to 92% of light. Reviews note the narrow, flat frames flatter slim, petite faces, but can pinch and leave side gaps on average or larger heads. Best suited when a fashion-first look matters more than full wrapped coverage.[1,2]
Glare-free vision on sunny days
These Valle sunglasses have polarized lenses intended to cut sun glare for glare-free vision and optimal colour perception. The polarization is designed to reduce reflections off surfaces like roads or snow for greater visual comfort. The lenses are polycarbonate.[1,2]
Beachy, Spanish-coast styling for smaller faces
For sunny outings where fashion leads, these sunglasses are described as bringing a cool, classy, beachy look with a touch of Spanish coastline style. The frames are intentionally scaled-down and narrow, which reviewers say flatters small faces instead of overwhelming them. Note that the narrow fit can pinch and leave gaps at the edges on average or larger heads, so they suit petite faces best.[2]
Sunglasses designed to wear with a helmet
The Valle Polarized Sunglasses are designed to be suitable for use with a helmet, per the product listing. That makes them an option for activities where you keep head protection on while shielding your eyes from the sun.[1]
Product comparison
Compared within this brand.
| Valle Polarized Sunglasses: Choose this if you have a slim or petite face and want a narrow, scaled-down frame with a cool, beachy Spanish-coast style — reviewers say the fit flatters smaller features rather than overwhelming them. The polarized category 3 lenses offer 100% UV protection and block 82% to 92% of light for sunny days, and the frame is made entirely of recycled HDPE plastic and recycled PET. Note the trade-offs: the flat, tight fit likely pinches and leaves side gaps on average or larger heads, and one reviewer found the lightweight build feels fragile.[1,2] | Colina Polarized Cat-Eye Sunglasses: Choose this if you want a lightweight, comfortable cat-eye frame made from recycled HDPE plastic with polarized, UV400-protected lenses that block 99% to 100% of UVA and UVB light and are certified filter category 3, suited to bright sunny days. The frame is suitable for optical prescription, comes in Black or Taupe in one size with a 55 mm eye width, and each purchase includes a soft case plus a seed-filled pencil from the Parafina Social Project, with 5% donated to that project. Note that the recycled-HDPE construction is tied to the brand's sustainability focus, so choose it if eco materials matter to you.[3,4,5] | Isla Polarized Round Sunglasses: Choose this if you want lightweight round sunglasses with an eco-friendly story: the frame is 100% recycled PET (made from three recycled plastic bottles) with a glossy tortoiseshell look, green polarized lenses, 100% UV protection at Level 3, and a comfortable one-size fit (50 mm eye width, 15 mm bridge, 150 mm temples). Reviewers report they look stylish, feel comfy, and fit perfectly, matching the product photos. Note that glare-free vision and optimal color perception are the stated purpose of the polarized lenses rather than reported results, and the fit comes in one size only.[6,7] |
Image Analysis
2 images- 01
Product
Front-facing pair of sunglasses with a geometric rounded-hex frame in a mottled tortoiseshell pattern and dark blue-tinted lenses; temples extend rearward and are visible through the lenses' reflections.
- Overall shapeFull-rim frame with an almost-hexagonal rounded shape: flattened top edge, gently angled upper outer corners, and rounded lower corners; bridge has a narrow keyhole-like cut between lenses.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.84 · h 0.36 (high) - Frame material appearanceOpaque glossy acetate-like frame with a mottled multicolor tortoiseshell pattern showing brown, amber and greenish-turquoise flecks.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.32 · w 0.84 · h 0.20 (high) - Lens tintUniform dark blue-tinted lenses with a matte appearance and slight internal gradient darker toward the top.
2 regions
x 0.12 · y 0.36 · w 0.31 · h 0.27 (high); x 0.57 · y 0.36 · w 0.31 · h 0.27 (high) - Temples visible through lensesArm/temple sections are partly visible behind the lenses as dark solid shapes angling back from the hinge area toward the ear pieces.
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.15 · h 0.20 (high); x 0.67 · y 0.40 · w 0.15 · h 0.20 (high) - Hinges and endcapsSmall rectangular hinge/temple attachments visible at the outermost frame edges; endcap areas appear slightly thicker and squared.
2 regions
x 0.02 · y 0.40 · w 0.08 · h 0.16 (medium); x 0.90 · y 0.40 · w 0.08 · h 0.16 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral background with soft shadow below the frame; even front lighting with minimal reflections and slight shadowing from the temples.
- Background and surfaceUniform light gray background extending across image with no visible props or packaging.
- Drop shadowSoft, slightly elongated shadow cast below the sunglasses following the frame contour, indicating frontal lighting from above.
1 region
x 0.10 · y 0.62 · w 0.80 · h 0.12 (high) - Shot compositionCentered, head-on front view of the sunglasses filling the horizontal middle of the frame; even spacing to image edges left and right.
Colors
warm tortoiseshell brown· frame basemuted turquoise fleck· frame accentsdark blue· lenses#4E566Bdark charcoal· temple inner faces#323236- Overall shapeFull-rim frame with an almost-hexagonal rounded shape: flattened top edge, gently angled upper outer corners, and rounded lower corners; bridge has a narrow keyhole-like cut between lenses.
- 02
Product
Three-quarter side view of a pair of sunglasses with a translucent tortoiseshell front frame, blue-tinted lenses, and slim dark navy temples with a circular loop at each temple tip. White brand text is printed on the outside of the right temple.
- Frame front material and patternTranslucent tortoiseshell acetate front frame with warm brown, amber and greenish flecks visible throughout the front and rim.
1 region
x 0.06 · y 0.52 · w 0.34 · h 0.30 (high) - Lens shape and tintRounded-square lenses with a medium blue tint and subtle top-to-bottom gradient, showing faint reflections on the surface.
2 regions
x 0.10 · y 0.55 · w 0.28 · h 0.24 (high); x 0.30 · y 0.55 · w 0.24 · h 0.23 (high) - TemplesSlim matte dark navy temples extending straight back with a small circular loop near each temple tip.
1 region
x 0.36 · y 0.50 · w 0.55 · h 0.26 (high) - Temple tip detailEach temple ends in a ring-shaped circular tip with a hole in the center, visible on both sides but more distinct on the right-side tip.
2 regions
x 0.84 · y 0.64 · w 0.10 · h 0.12 (high); x 0.56 · y 0.46 · w 0.08 · h 0.12 (medium) - Bridge and nose padsIntegrated frame bridge with clear molded nose pad areas formed from the same translucent material as the front frame.
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.58 · w 0.12 · h 0.12 (high) - Brand text on temple“PARAFINA”
1 region
x 0.50 · y 0.58 · w 0.18 · h 0.07 (high) - Inner temple printing“51-17-135 POLARIZED UV400 CAT3”
1 region
x 0.20 · y 0.40 · w 0.30 · h 0.07 (medium)
Other
Studio product shot on a light neutral grey background with soft directional lighting from above-left producing a soft shadow below and to the right of the sunglasses.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter side view composition showing front and outer side of the sunglasses, centered in the lower two-thirds of the frame with ample empty background above.
- Background and surfaceUniform light neutral grey background and surface with a soft diffuse shadow cast by the sunglasses to the lower-right.
- Reflections and lightingSoft specular reflections visible on the lenses and on the translucent frame edges indicating even studio lighting.
1 region
x 0.14 · y 0.56 · w 0.40 · h 0.20 (medium)
Colors
tortoiseshell brown with amber flecks· frame frontmuted gradient blue· lenses#6B758Cmatte navy· templeswhite· temple text- Frame front material and patternTranslucent tortoiseshell acetate front frame with warm brown, amber and greenish flecks visible throughout the front and rim.
Brand PDP Lookup
- Brand
- Parafina
Valle Carey
Variants
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Customer Reviews
3 total3 reviews · out of 5
oh, where did you get those?
bring the beaches of Spain into your look . . . . cool and classy and eco-friendly.
Flat and small frame
I think these would be fine for a slim and small face but for average and above it's too small for my face. I found the shape of the glasses to be too flat and therefore not offering coverage on the sides of my face/ eyes. I wanted to love them but in the end not for me.
Belle!
Belle lunette, vraiment faite pour un petit visage. Elles semblent fragiles, mais le look est beau.