Hemp Eyewear
Hemp Eyewear make eyewear from – you guessed it – hemp, by hand, in a small workshop in Edinburgh.
With the rise of plastic pollution, climate change and biodiversity loss, it is so important that we find sustainable solutions to these catastrophic issues. Some believe hemp is the environmental hero the world has been waiting for. This 100% natural plant-based fibre is lightweight, strong and durable, and hugely versatile in use as a fabric for clothing, but also for paper, building materials, and of course, eyewear. Most importantly though, it's kind to the environment: carbon-negative, pesticide-free, uses less water and offers nutritional and regenerative benefits to the soil.
Hemp Eyewear frames are strong and light, they don't use fossil fuels, they’re ethically handmade and once complete they look like nothing you’ve ever seen before.
Everything about Hemp Eyewear is unconventional. The material. The process. The design and the look. If you’re someone who sees things differently, Hemp Eyewear is for you.
Footprint and Manufacturing
Hemp Eyewear create naturally sustainable eyewear from 100% plant-based materials, making each and every frame by hand in their Edinburgh studio.
York Exclusive Brand
We’re the only opticians in York that stock Hemp Eyewear frames.
“We’re seeing a huge increase in the number of our patients who are looking for more environmentally-friendly and ethically made options when it comes to eyewear. Alongside FEB31st and ECO, Hemp Eyewear – as the world’s first manufacturer of hemp frames – offer Rae & Rae’s eco-conscious patients even more choice when it comes to finding that pair which are both perfect for them, and respectful to our planet.”
YOU LIKE?
Test drive frames from our Hemp Eyewear collection at our York store while excitedly considering your possible transformation into some kind of Giga-Hipster or book a free eyewear consultation with Lesley, our friendly and knowledgeable dispensing optician.
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“Georgia is very thorough and spends a great deal of time talking you through your eye health, prescription changes and long-term options. These days I really look forward to a trip to the opticians!”
— Emma H.