For some time now, you have certainly noticed that in our eyewear stores, in other words at our opticians, frames that are increasingly original have started to appear, not because of their designs, but because of how they are made.
We are of course referring to wooden glasses. By the time you read these lines, measures will have been or will be taken to limit the production of overly polluting and poorly recyclable materials such as plastic. This is even closer to home for straws. On that note, I invite you to join the "No More Straws" movement, a campaign dedicated to banning plastic straws in France.
To get back to our glasses, it is part of our own approach to choose a more eco-friendly frame.♻
Fortunately, not all frames are made of plastic: you will find some in titanium, aluminum, but also made from nobler, more environmentally friendly materials such as walnut, rosewood, beech, bamboo wood, Maui, ash, birch plywood, Jura or Vosges wood, and even recycled skateboard wood...
For this last material, I invite you to watch the video below :
Where can I find my wooden glasses?
At our opticians, you will certainly find a few models but above all plenty of advice. Indeed, a specialist's recommendations tend first and foremost toward the choice of your lenses. Choosing a wooden frame does not in any way limit the features related to your prescription. You can easily fit progressive lenses that filter blue light, Essilor or Atoll, with anti-glare, anti-reflective, and scratch-resistant coatings. In short, there are no restrictions to note.
The only downside! We haven't invented wooden contact lenses yet 😅
Accessories such as glasses or watches are easy to find online whatever the material they are made from.
You can always visit Mister spex or Rodenstock. However, if you're going to wear glasses and have an intellectual look, you might as well stand out completely and choose an eco-responsible frame of French manufacture made from natural wood species, right ? 🧐
Wooden glasses Made in "Ardèche":
Woodlun's is a French brand based in Annonay in Ardèche, run by Swann Moritz whose eco-friendly approach I particularly wanted to acknowledge. This company offers a wide choice of handcrafted frames for men, women, and children.
The 3 strengths of Woodlun’s :
A wide choice
Those who care about their image know that choosing the right glasses is important; it is an accessory that frames our vision and highlights our eyes, so it might as well reflect as closely as possible the ethics you want to convey.
Each frame and case is handmade from local wood, known as " country wood ", giving you the opportunity to choose from a wide range of models, sizes, and different wood species.
Professionalism
Place your order and have it delivered to your home or directly to your optician.Woodworking is their craft and optical frames are their specialty.
Each frame is carefully assembled by hand, from the wood sheet to the finishing touches, including delicate stages such as precision sanding and assembly. This meticulous work guarantees quality craftsmanship and glasses that combine technical expertise, strength, lightness, and aesthetics.
Eco-responsible production
Woodlun's works in the fairest way possible while taking into account the technical requirements of quality production. That is why the raw materials and the manufacturing process stem from rational choices and shared principles: local, high-quality resources and craftsmanship that respects the environment.
In addition, the wood used complies with FSC standards guaranteed without cellulose acetate.
In short, choosing a pair of Woodlun's glasses means :
- buying French 😊
- doing something for our environment ♻
- recognizing the work of our artisans 👍
Wooden sunglasses, a trendy fashion accessory:
You no longer have to choose from major sunglasses brands such as Ray ban, Dolce Gabbana or Vogue to look stylish. Indeed, cabinetmakers and eyewear makers are not lacking in originality when it comes to creating stylish and innovative frames while staying close to trendy celebrity styles such as starck, carrera, cat-eye, butterfly, oversized, wayfarer, or retro vintage.
Rectangular, square, or round, all lens shapes can be adapted, as can the properties associated with sunglass lenses: polarized, tinted, anti-UVA and UVB. In addition, the glasses are comfortable and lightweight.
By following the link below, you will discover a selection of fashion accessories made from wood, rattan, and more particularly bamboo. 
Care tips for wooden frames
As wood is a natural, living material, it is advisable to take care of it by avoiding, for example, prolonged immersion, but nothing prevents you from washing them under water and drying them immediately with a dry cloth.
Also avoid overly large temperature fluctuations and do not leave them behind your car windshield during heatwaves. If you spend time in an overly humid environment such as saunas or swimming pools, be aware that your frame will be more likely to deteriorate over time.
In conclusion : there are few disadvantages compared with the benefits that wooden frames provide.
I hope I have convinced and influenced you when it comes to buying your next frames. Without falling into radical environmental rhetoric, it is important to rethink the way we consume. Environmental awareness is more relevant than ever. Advice is everywhere online to help us with this, so we might as well make the most of it. 😎
