Sunglasses made by sailors for sailors, Malizia polarized sunglasses from VALLON

Cat. 3 polarized wraparound Malizia sailing sunglasses from VALLON

Designed in collaboration with Boris Herrmann, Cat. 3 polarized wraparound Malizia sailing sunglasses from VALLON

Boris Herrmann wearing Malizia sailing sunglasses made in collaboration with VALLON

Man wears Malizia sailing sunglasses from VALLON while sailing in winter

What's in the box for Malizia sunglasses from VALLON including custom sunglasses case and sport retainer

Ultimate sustainable sailing sunglasses, developed by sailors for sailors. For every pair sold we donate 10 mangroves to the Malizia Mangrove Park.

Malizia

Name: Malizia
Brand: VALLON®
SKU: SUN-MZ-DGR
Price: 149.0 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 4.73972602739726 (73 reviews)

$149 $149

Color Dark Grey Dark Grey

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Lifetime Warranty
VALLON eyewear products, excluding VALLON Rx (prescription), have a Lifetime Warranty from the date of purchase to cover manufacturing defects. If a product has been damaged during normal wear and tear, we always work to offer a repair option at a reasonable price.
The Lifetime Warranty applies for VALLON eyewear products, excluding Rx (prescription), purchased after November 1st 2023. Products purchased before this date have a 2-year warranty. The VALLON Lifetime Warranty does not apply to the Vizor, extras, or accessories.
1 kg Plastic Cleanup

Plastic Cleanup Commitment
For every pair of VALLONs sold, 1kg of plastic waste is cleaned up and recycled.
The plastic cleanup program is our way of offsetting our material consumption during production. We want to ensure that even though we create plastic waste, we are recycling more material than we generate. Thanks to VALLON customers, plastic cleanups have been implemented in countries around the world. Following your purchase, you will receive an update detailing the cleanup you helped fund.

Ultimate sustainable sailing sunglasses, developed by sailors for sailors. For every pair sold we donate 10 mangroves to the Malizia Mangrove Park.

Specs & Materials

Lens - V52® Nylon Polyamide

Superior clarity (ABBE 52)

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VALLON V52® lenses
Made from a durable nylon polyamide with an ABBE value of 52, VALLON V52® lenses have exceptional clarity - keeping your eyes protected from UV rays, debris and breakages, while also providing excellent optical vision.
Sports impact resistance
Polarized

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Polarization
Polarized lenses filter scattered light which our eyes perceive as glare, and help to retain true color perception. They are most popular for activities on, or near water.
Cat. 3 protection (13% VLT)
100% UV400 protection
Grey lens tint
Anti-scratch coating

Frame - Sustainable Nylon-6

Made from 85% recycled fishing nets
Base 8 wraparound protection
Lightweight frame (32g)
Rubber nose pads
Sports hinges

Boris Herrmann sailing on Malizia wears a cap and VALLON Malizia sunglasses for eye protection in bright sunshine

Making the Malizia

We partnered with Boris Herrmann and Team Malizia to develop the best sustainable sunglasses for ocean racing and sailing. Designed with a durable base 8 wraparound frame crafted from 85% recycled fishing nets, they are equipped with V52® polarized lenses for ultraclear vision. Malizia are delivered with a unique Sport Retainer, and a protective case with a clip-on hook and belt straps.

Two sailors below deck on a yacht pull a winch while wearing VALLON Malizia sunglasses with sustainable frames and polarized V52 lenses

About the design

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In the field

Skipper Boris Herrmann wears polarized Malizia sailing sunglasses he co-developed with VALLON

Boris Herrmann sailing at sea wearing polarized Malizia sailing sunglasses from VALLON

Sailor Boris Herrmann speaks to a team member onboard Malizia while wearing polarized Malizia sailing sunglasses, co-developed with VALLON

Boris Herrmann sports his polarized Malizia sailing sunglasses that he codeveloped with VALLON

Boris Herrmann wearing a cap and polarized Malizia sailing sunglasses

"They've sailed around the world with us. We love our VALLONs!"

OPTICS

Polarized V52® lenses

Malizia feature VALLON’s proprietary V52® lens technology constructed from nylon polyamide to provide exceptional optical clarity (ABBE value 52), and 100% UV protection (UV400). They have the highest optical clarity of any performance sunglasses on the market, and are 20% lighter than comparative lenses.

MATERIALS

Made from recycled fishing nets

The frame is made from 85% recycled fishing nets collected and cleaned in India, and transformed into a strong, durable nylon 6 material, ensuring high-performance capabilities from sustainable and recyclable materials. By making a purchase we will also plant 10 mangroves at the Malizia Mangrove Park.

PACKAGING

Protective case

Malizia come protected in a case equipped with both a clip-on hook and belt straps. A red sport retainer is included to keep your sunglasses safely secured even on the choppiest of waters. They are delivered plastic free in our VALLON box.

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