Simons
Round Sunglasses
CA$9.99CAD
In Stock
These round sunglasses feature a translucent pale pink plastic frame with brown round lenses and silver metal hinges. They provide 100% UV protection to shield eyes from harmful sun rays. The lightweight plastic construction ensures comfort for daily wear.
- Material
- plastic frame
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Color
Beige/GreigeTaupe
Size
ONE SIZE
Specifications
Lightweight round sunglasses with 100% UV protection
100% UV protection, lightweight plastic frame
- Material
- plastic frame
- Gender
- female
- Condition
- new
- Category
- Apparel & Accessories > Clothing Accessories > Sunglasses
Additional Attributes
- round frame
- lightweight plastic frame
- comfortable fit
- 100% UV protection
Product Insights
Simons' round sunglasses offer true UV400 protection at a budget-friendly $19 CAD, with a cosmetic brown tint that does not affect UV blocking. The flexible plastic frame fits comfortably, but the lenses scratch easily, requiring careful storage and handling.
Verified claims
- UV protection
- Lenses block all UV radiation up to 400nm (UV400).
- Tint vs protection
- Brown tint is cosmetic; UV protection comes from a colorless absorber.
- Value
- 19 CAD includes true UV400 protection; lenses scratch easily.
- Fit
- Plastic frame flexes at temples and bridge for comfortable fit across head sizes.
- Cleaning
- Clean weekly with lukewarm water and mild soap; dry with microfiber.
- Hinge care
- Use both hands to remove; clean hinges with a soft brush.
- Scratch repair
- Restore light scratches with plastic-specific polish and a microfiber pad.
- Storage
- Store away from heat sources and direct sunlight to prevent warping.
- Lens care
- Use protective case; clean with microfiber cloth and mild soap.
Product record
- Title
- Round Sunglasses
- Brand
- Simons
- Price
- 19 CAD
- Availability
- In stock
Deep Research
Caring for lightweight plastic frames
- Always using both hands to take off the sunglasses — gripping each temple and sliding straight off — distributes stress evenly and avoids twisting one side of the hinge, which over time causes hairline cracks or snap at the temple-arm joint.
- Rinsing the frame with lukewarm water — comfortable to the touch, never hot — prevents the plastic from softening and permanently losing its shape, a critical step because injection-molded frames have little mass to dissipate heat and can warp quickly under a hot tap.
- Drying and buffing with a clean microfiber cloth avoids the micro-abrasions that paper towels, tissues, and shirt hems cause; those materials are effectively wood pulp or fabric fibers that embed grit into the plastic, slowly turning a glossy frame matte.
- Making it a habit to rinse or dunk the frame in mild soapy water once a week prevents the long-term accumulation of sunblock, sweat, and hair products that can discolor the plastic or break down its flexibility — keeping the frame looking close to new without any special tools.
- When light scratches appear, a pea-sized amount of polish formulated specifically for plastics, buffed in gentle circles with a microfiber cloth, can restore the frame's gloss; avoid whitening toothpaste or baking soda, which leave a permanent matte haze on injection-molded surfaces.
- Leaving plastic frames on a car dashboard or in direct sunlight for hours can soften and warp them irreversibly; simply storing them away from heat sources when not in use preserves the original hinge alignment and prevents the droopy, ill-fitting frame that ends up in a drawer.
- A solution of a few drops of liquid dish soap or mild hand soap in water effectively removes skin oils and dirt without attacking the plastic; household cleaners like bleach, ammonia, or alcohol-based sprays can cloud or even crack the frame material, so sticking to gentle detergent preserves clarity and flexibility.
- A soft-bristled toothbrush dipped in soapy water can safely dislodge the grime that builds up in hinge crevices, preventing the stiffness that forces wearers to flex the plastic harder and eventually crack the hinge — no strong solvents needed.
Frame measurements and fit profile
- Unlike rigid metal frames, the plastic construction of this one-size model offers slight flex at the temples and bridge, accommodating minor variations in head width and reducing the risk of tight-spot pressure during all-day wear.
What '100% UV protection' really means
- UV400 is the consumer benchmark that guarantees lenses block all ultraviolet radiation up to 400 nanometers — covering UVA and UVB entirely — and it is recommended by optometrists worldwide as the most complete eye protection available in non-specialized eyeglasses.
- Cumulative exposure to UVA rays (315–400 nm) is the primary driver of cataracts and macular degeneration, and up to 90% of eyelid cancers are basal cell carcinomas linked to sun exposure — making full‑cutoff UV400 protection a critical daily habit rather than an optional upgrade.
- The narrow 20‑nanometer window between 380 and 400 nm carries roughly 40% of total solar UV radiation exposure and contains the highest‑energy UVA rays — the very wavelengths that penetrate deep to the retina and drive cumulative damage — so lenses that block beyond 380 nm provide a meaningfully more complete defense than older UV380-rated glasses.
- UV‑blocking ability comes from a colorless chemical absorber inside the lens material, not from how dark the lenses look — a light‑tinted pair with proper UV400 filtration actually delivers superior protection compared to a dark lens lacking the UV inhibitor, because dark shades without the filter cause the pupils to widen and let in extra harmful radiation.
Image Analysis
1 images- 01
Product
Round sunglasses shown from a three-quarter front-right perspective with a translucent pale pink plastic frame, brown round lenses, and visible silver metal hinge hardware on each temple.
- Frame shapeFull-rim round/rounded-oval front with a slightly flattened top edge and integrated bridge, made from a uniform translucent pink material.
1 region
x 0.08 · y 0.45 · w 0.56 · h 0.33 (high) - Lens color and shapeBoth lenses are round to rounded-oval and appear uniformly brown/tinted with no visible gradient or pattern.
2 regions
x 0.13 · y 0.53 · w 0.22 · h 0.25 (high); x 0.31 · y 0.52 · w 0.22 · h 0.26 (high) - Temple constructionStraight temples made of the same translucent pink material as the front, gently tapering toward the temple tips; right temple is extended rearward and left temple is folded partially inward.
1 region
x 0.34 · y 0.48 · w 0.58 · h 0.26 (high) - Hinge hardwareSmall exposed metal hinge pieces at each front-to-temple joint, visible as shiny silver components against the translucent frame.
2 regions
x 0.33 · y 0.56 · w 0.08 · h 0.08 (high); x 0.06 · y 0.59 · w 0.09 · h 0.06 (medium) - Surface finishFrame surface is smooth and glossy with soft reflections; lenses have a matte reflection with low specular highlights.
- Small printed markings presentVery small printed characters are present on the inner side of the left temple and near the right temple hinge but they are too small to read at this image resolution.Partial
2 regions
x 0.18 · y 0.40 · w 0.22 · h 0.07 (low); x 0.70 · y 0.53 · w 0.20 · h 0.07 (low)
Other
Studio-style product shot on a neutral light gray background with soft shadow under the sunglasses and even, diffuse lighting; image framed to show the front and both temples at a shallow angle.
- Shot compositionThree-quarter front-right angle showing the front of the sunglasses and both temples, placed near the lower half of the frame with empty space above.
- Background and surfaceSmooth light gray background and surface with a faint soft shadow cast beneath and slightly to the right of the sunglasses.
- Lighting and reflectionsSoft, diffuse studio lighting creating even illumination and gentle highlights on the glossy frame surfaces; no harsh shadows or color casts.
Colors
translucent pale pink· framewarm brown· lenses#835E32metallic silver· hinge hardware#C4C4C4- Frame shapeFull-rim round/rounded-oval front with a slightly flattened top edge and integrated bridge, made from a uniform translucent pink material.
Documents & Data
Q&A
1 answered- Are the lenses made of plastic or glass, and do they scratch easily?
- The frame is plastic, but the lens material is not specified. At this price point, lenses are typically plastic and can be prone to scratching; we recommend using a protective case.