Parafina
Valle Polarized Sunglasses
The Valle Polarized Sunglasses from the Parafina collection are eco-friendly eyewear with a recycled plastic frame in a geometric rounded shape. They feature polarized lenses with 100% UV protection (Category 3 rating), suitable for bright sunny conditions, and measure 50 mm eye width, 12 mm bridge, and 140 mm temples. The package includes 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
Color
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 climate plan for 100% renewable energy and 15% less packaging 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
- Colorways and Category 3 polarized tint evoke Spanish coast style.
- 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: plantable pencil & case identical to children's school kits
Product record
- Title
- Valle Polarized Sunglasses
- Brand
- Parafina
- Price
- 85 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
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.
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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.
Belle!
Belle lunette, vraiment faite pour un petit visage. Elles semblent fragiles, mais le look est beau.
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.