Select
Suitable recovered plastic is selected as the raw material for our recycled frames.
How We Make Them
How we make them
FROM RECOVERED PLASTIC TO OCEANIDES FRAMES
Discover the journey behind our eyewear—from selecting recycled material to shaping, assembling and inspecting each finished pair.
Follow the journeyA second perspective
Good design begins before a frame takes shape.
At Oceanides, recycled plastic becomes the starting point for expressive, functional eyewear. We consider the material, proportions, colour and intended use as part of one connected design process.
Every collection follows the same guiding idea: give recovered material a new purpose and create frames people will want to wear, care for and keep.
The process
ONE JOURNEY.
SEVEN STEPS.
The exact production details can vary by model and collection, but these are the essential stages behind an Oceanides frame.
Prepare
The recovered material is sorted and prepared for processing, ready to begin its transformation.
Transform
The prepared plastic is processed into recycled material that can be used in eyewear manufacturing.
Develop
We refine each frame's shape, proportions, colour and details with its intended wearer in mind.
Manufacture
The recycled material is formed into the components that give each Oceanides frame its identity.
Assemble
Frame, hinges, lenses and individual components are brought together to create the finished pair.
Inspect
Each pair is carefully inspected before it is prepared for its next journey: becoming part of yours.
The material
A NEW PURPOSE FOR PLASTIC
Instead of beginning with virgin plastic, our frames begin with recycled material. By transforming an existing resource into something useful and lasting, we give plastic a different future.
The precise material and lens specifications for each design are shown on its individual product page.
Designed with intention
WHERE PURPOSE MEETS PERSONALITY
Recycled material is only the beginning. Our design work turns it into eyewear with a distinct Oceanides point of view.
Shape
Proportions and silhouettes are developed to create frames with character and everyday wearability.
Colour
Our palettes draw on the Mediterranean: mineral tones, coastal blues and sun-warmed shades.
Function
Every collection is developed around its purpose, from bright outdoor days to reading and younger wearers.
The final look
CAREFULLY INSPECTED
Before a pair leaves our hands, we inspect the finished frame and its components. This final stage helps us identify visible issues and confirm that the product is ready to wear.
Product-specific characteristics and care instructions are always available on the relevant product page.
✓ Frame appearance
✓ Alignment and assembly
✓ Hinges and components
✓ Final presentation
Clear information
THE DETAILS BELONG ON THE PRODUCT PAGE
Collections can differ in frame material, lens type, protection, reading strength and dimensions. We keep those details close to the product so you can make an informed choice.
Materials
Check the specific composition stated for the frame you are considering.
Lenses
Review the lens characteristics and protection information provided for each model.
Measurements
Compare the listed frame dimensions with a pair that already fits you comfortably.
CARE IS PART OF THE JOURNEY
Looking after your eyewear helps preserve its appearance and usefulness. Store it in its case, clean it with a suitable cloth and avoid excessive heat.
Made to be worn
DISCOVER YOUR NEXT OCEANIDES FRAME
Explore distinctive sunglasses, reading glasses and kids' eyewear made using recycled plastic.