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12 Best Wooden & Bamboo Sunglasses for Summer 2022

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If you had the choice to protect the planet or protect your eyesight, which would you pick?

Just a hypothetical question, of course. With bamboo wood sunglasses you can do both effortlessly while you kick back with a book or fire up the BBQ. Make summer 2022 eco-cool with our best shades made with natural materials.

UV protection always included!

Take also a look at our collection of top ethical swimwear for summer 2022 to match with your sunglasses, and don’t forget your cruelty free sunscreen before jumping in the water!

Let’s jump right in…

Bamboo Sunglasses

Best overall – Mark I Walnut Bamboo Sunglasses – The Sixty Six

mark I walnut bamboo sunglasses by the sixty six

This pair of bamboo sunglasses from The Sixty Six are entirely crafted with top wooden frames from sustainable bamboo ethically sources. They are handmade with polarised lenses, promising 100% UVA/UVB protection and created to suit both men and women. This is one hell of a way to kick start our list!

We love them because: They are the perfect eyewear for both women and men + the hinges are flexible!

Best Waterproof Bamboo Sunglasses – Ynport

These floatable sunglasses are perfect for spending the day by the pool (with your new ethical swimwear), their polarized lenses provide UV400 protection and are resistant to scratches.

The Ynsport sunglasses are flexible and the frame is made of carbonized sustainable bamboo which allows these ethical sunglasses to last longer. That’s not all, these unisex bamboo sunglasses can also float in the water.

We love them because: They come with a free wooden box allowing you to completely avoid plastic. Also, these shades come in 11 different colours, and the bamboo frames are durable and very stylish.

Best Handmade Bamboo Sunglasses – (Psst, you can switch the lenses!)

Easily the most stylish bamboo sunglasses on our list. These prescription glasses are handmade by Takemoto Huang, the designer and founder of the brand, who makes every pair of bamboo frames himself.

These stylish bamboo sunglasses are not easy to break, last for a long time, and come in a beautiful handmade wooden box. Plus it is possible to pop in your own prescription lenses or pick some new shades!

We love them because: Everything is handmade, and offers lifetime free maintenance, replacement or renovated parts.

Best Budget Option – GOWOOD Bamboo Sunglasses

gowood bamboo sunglasses with wooden box

GoWood bamboo sunglasses are equipped with lenses CE certified category 3 and FDA approved, which means they are 100% UV blocking and are impact resistant. The hinges are made of metal and are outward flexible

Besides being stylish and comfortable, these sunglasses are unique because every single pair has its own wood grain (an advantage of real wood). So, if you’re looking for a chance to show off your new eco-purchase, these are the sunglasses for you.

We love them because: they are solid and comfortable while each pair is unique and comes in a protective wooden bamboo box.

Best All-in-one Option – ANDWOOD Bamboo Sunglasses

andwood bamboo sunglasses with case

These bamboo sunglasses for men provide 100% UVA/UVB protection lenses to protect your eyes on your next picnic outside with your friends or just when chilling in a park. They also have a durable frame which cannot be damaged by changes in climate and temperature.

The ANDWOOD sunglasses are handcrafted, lightweight, durable, and come in an elegant glasses case with a microfiber cleaning cloth and a sunglasses pouch.

We love them because: Besides being eco-friendly and durable, ANDWOOD provides a 30-day quality warranty and refund guarantee, if is there any problems.

Best Retro Look – Woodsunsea Bamboo Sunglasses

Each pair is completely unique and has its own wooden grooves. The lightweight bamboo wood frame offers a comfortable fit that is durable and robust at the same time. The lenses are specially designed so that they are both dark and polarised, offering protection even in bright light conditions.

Comes with an elegant, 100% compostable round bamboo case, a black travel pouch and a cleaning cloth to ensure that your lenses always remain in optimum condition.

We love them because: they are comfortable, unisex and handcrafted sunglasses!

Chic Bamboo Sunglasses – Tommy TZ

natural-dark-wood-sunglasses tommy tz

Whether you’re chilling by the pool or risking it with some wild skinny dipping, these bamboo sunglasses will float along right beside you.

These Tommy TZ bamboo sunglasses are lightweight and durable. Besides, each pair is handcrafted to make you feel unique and cool.

We love them because: the dark bamboo frame covers your eye with style.

Wooden Sunglasses

Best Wooden Sunglasses Overall – Wear Panda

wooden frame wear panda sunglasses

These wooden frame sunglasses by WearPanda have a very original finish and stylish details, the bamboo used to create the frame is ethically sourced, we love that! These Wesli (name of the model) bamboo shades are made with 100% polarized rounded lenses!

They also offer high protection against the sunlight as the lenses are equipped with UVA and UVB (UV400) filters.

Bonus point: Free delivery and lifetime guarantee !

We love them because: All sales go to a charity whose goal is access to eye exams and glasses for all!

Best Sunglasses for a Gift – ZoniWear

The ZoniWear sunglasses are made with grade a natural recycled zebra wood temples. They are also equipped with Polarized UV 400 mirrored lens to provide maximum protection to your eye.

The hinges are made of stainless steel which makes these sunglasses durable and comfortable. Besides, these handcrafted eco-friendly sunglasses are designed to fit both men and women.

We love them because: Personalized sustainable eyewear can be perfect as a gift, you can easily spoil your beloved ones with it!

Best Trendy Sunglasses with Polarised Lens – Cat Eye

These trendy Cat Eye polarized sunglasses are fun and fashionable. Their lightweight wooden arms feature stainless steel double-spring hinges which makes them flexible and comfortable.

The UV400 polarized lenses ensure 100% protection against UVA and UVB and are resistant to any impact.

We love them because: they are made of sustainable natural wood.

Seashell Wooden Sunglasses – Abalone

These stunning wooden sunglasses are made with premium-grade bamboo wood and covered with seashells. They are guaranteed to have unique abalone and wooden patterns. The lenses are available in three colours, and the spring hinges are made of stainless steel. They also come in a wooden box.

These natural Abalone shell sunglasses are perfect for when you want to shine like a diamond.

We love them because: Isn’t it obvious? They are made with seashells! Perfect to have this summer feeling at any time!

Wooden Frame Polarized Sunglasses

The frame of these good looking sunglasses is made of wood, they are very light but solid. The brown lenses are equipped with UV400 protection to protect your eyes from the strong sunlight on summer days.

We love them because: they are very stylish, light, and come in a beautiful wooden box, ideal to prevent from scratches.

Why you should pick bamboo or wooden sunglasses

Wooden sunglasses have many different benefits that make them much more interesting than classic ones: they are usually recyclable, more lightweight and more comfortable to wear, they usually float and they are good for people with allergies.


Now, how about a sustainable hemp hat to go with your new shades?

And if bamboo is your thing, have a look at our other bamboo selections such as our favorite bamboo mattresses or bamboo lamp shades!

All products ship to the UK, most of them for free!

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Jonathan Davies

Jonathan Davies

Content manager @ beeco. Raised in the countryside, you can find me near water, whatever the weather.
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