Moonshine Eyewear sunglasses

Sunglasses, we all wear them, some people have numerous pairs, some break, some last, some are good for a season, some not. Sound familiar?

Moonshine eyewear have been manufacturing sunglasses but with a difference. Made from plastics but… recycled plastics. Why do this? Simple; we all know that there is a huge problem with plastics, mostly associated with the use of virgin plastics (sourced from crude oil), which do not break down therefore are here to stay. Most companies are still manufacturing in this way, however, some are starting to use recycled materials instead of virgin materials. This reducing materials left in landfill.

recycled polycarbonate

Moonshine eyewear manufacture their sunglasses from recycled polycarbonate, a strong and durable material used for protective machine guards and safety glasses and many other products. The advantage of using this material is that these sunglasses are practically indestructible. A quick trip to their Instagram page @moonshineeyewear and you can see videos of them being ran over by trucks, hit with a hammer and paddleboards being dropped on them and much more. What more could you want?

The glasses come in a range of styles and colour combinations. The advantage of being a smaller business is Moonshine can turn around some incredible small batch shades. Recently looking at releasing a range of glitter edition.

I had an early pair of the original remix and the newer remix 2.0 is a nicer frame styled similar to a frog skin but slightly different sizing. I own some Oakley frog skins which currently sit in a draw, the Moonshine frame is slightly wider, which sits much more comfortable on my nose. That and a reduction in weight due to the material makes the Moonshine Remix 2.0 far more comfortable to wear on a daily basis. The frames also have pop off temples, so can be taken apart and reduced chance of damage of crushed or bent. The frames are guaranteed against accidental breakage so you know you’re covered.

polarised HD resin fusion

The lenses on the Remix 2.0 are polarised HD resin fusion known as superflex. I am using a range now of these shades and currently have a FatStick edition, which was a limited run for the brand (something I’ll come onto in a bit), a special edition SR limited edition with a fire gold lens and a raw grey and blue featuring a blue mirrored lens – all excellent and scratch resistant! Both the Fatstick edition and the raw grey and blue have the mirrored blue lens, which is my personal favourite. I find the clarity in all kinds of light to be superb and really love them on the water but I think that’s down to personal preference as both lenses have the same tech. The FatSticks have a slightly older fusion lens and you can tell these have been improved in the newer models.

The lenses have been designed to work well around water which is why they have been taking the SUP world by storm but also becoming popular with anglers and many other disciplines and sports.

What I do think is commendable by this family run business is that Dave the owner will take back your old pairs of Moonshines to recycle and give you discount off a new pair! They really do have their business ethics in the right place!

Earlier I talked about my Fatstick edition, these were a limited run for the paddleboard manufacturer Fatstick SUP and Moonshine have the ability to produce custom designs for clubs and businesses at an affordable price point. So if your the owner of a company or organisation and are wanting your logo on some Moonshine sunglasses hit them up and get discussing your options. I run the Instagram Hub @standuppaddleuk a feature page for paddleboarding in the UK and am keen to release a custom run when our demand is there!