FOLDS folding sunglasses
Most folding sunglasses are a bit of a letdown. You buy them for the convenience, but you usually end up with a pair of shades that feels like a toy. They may last you one festival weekend or less. They rattle, they pinch your head, or they snap at the hinges after just a few weeks of travel.
We decided to fix that. We did not just want to make sunglasses that fold. We wanted to make high performance eyewear that happens to disappear into your pocket. Here is exactly why FOLDS are a massive step up from the cheap alternatives you will find elsewhere.
The Secret is the Material: TR90 Memory Plastic
Most brands use cheap, brittle plastic. If you sit on them or flex them too far, they are done. FOLDS are built with premium TR90.
Think of TR90 as memory plastic. It is incredibly tough but surprisingly flexible. It can bend and twist under pressure and then pop right back into its original shape. This makes FOLDS virtually unbreakable during the chaos of travel. Plus, it is significantly lighter than standard frames, so you might actually forget you are wearing them.
No More Sunnies Headaches
A huge complaint with folding glasses is that they feel tight. Since the frames are designed to be compact, they often lack the give needed for different head sizes, leading to that annoying pinching behind your ears.
We solved this by adding reinforced flex hinges to the arms. These hinges allow the arms to extend past a 90 degree angle, meaning they gently hug your face instead of squeezing it. Whether you have a narrow or wide profile, FOLDS feels like they were custom made for you.
Better Lenses, Period
Too many brands focus so much on the folding trick that they forget about the actual vision. Cheap folding shades often use thin lenses that can distort your view or feel cloudy.
FOLDS use professional grade polarized lenses that meet strict optical standards. You get 100% UV400 protection to block harmful rays and a massive reduction in glare. Whether you are driving into the sun or spending a day on the water, the world looks crisp, clear, and vivid.
Kind to Your Skin
If you have sensitive skin, you know that cheap plastic or metal frames can cause itching or red marks when you start to sweat.
Because FOLDS are made from TR90, it is naturally hypoallergenic. This is a skin friendly material that is resistant to sweat or sunblock. It is the more comfortable, safer choice for all day wear.
Style That Does Not Look Like a Gimmick
Usually, you have to choose between a sporty, robotic travel look and a classic style. We decided you should have both. We offer FOLDS in timeless Matte Black and a rich Tortoiseshell.
When they are on your face, they look like high end boutique frames. No one will even know they fold until you take them off and tuck them into their premium leather case. Plus you can fold them in to the position of regular sunglasses.
The Bottom Line
If you want a pair of disposable shades for a single weekend, the bargain brands are fine. But if you want a serious piece of travel gear that performs like a luxury fixed frame with the added bonus of folding into the palm of your hand FOLDS is the only way to go.
Stop settling for fragile. Upgrade to FOLDS.
