Brand profile

Sunski

San Francisco brand making polarized, lifetime-warranty sunglasses from recycled resin, recently expanded into SPF skincare.

San FranciscoOrigin

UnisexFocus

Gorpcore / OutdoorStyle

$$Price

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What to know about Sunski

Recycled resin, lifetime warranty

Frames are molded from recycled plastic resin and backed by a lifetime warranty, at $60–$120 rather than the $200-plus typical of polarized eyewear.

Retro shapes next to sport wraps

The range splits between retro-leaning everyday sunglasses and lightweight wraps built for running, cycling and water, so one brand covers both uses.

Certified B Corp, Kickstarter roots

Started in 2012 via Kickstarter by two Columbia classmates, Sunski is a certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet member, and added an SPF skincare line in 2026.

Known forEyewear & sunglasses

StyleGorpcore / Outdoor Athleisure / Sportswear Minimalist / Contemporary

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88% match

Shady Rays

$$Everyday polarizedLouisville, United States

Same budget polarized DTC play, replacement-guarantee hook

What changes: Volume-driven marketing, less sustainability/B Corp framing

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80% match

Meller

$$Cheap sunglassesBarcelona, Spain

European DTC take on cheap polarized shades

What changes: Fashion accessories and watches, no sport-wrap or warranty focus

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76% match

Pit Vipers

$$Sport wrapsSalt Lake City, United States

Louder 90s wraparound spin on durable sport eyewear

What changes: Party-brand identity, interchangeable parts over recycled resin

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izipizi

$$Colorful framesParis, France

Colour-led affordable frames, readers and screen lenses too

What changes: Optical/reading focus, Parisian design over outdoor performance

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Brand facts

Sunski is a San Francisco eyewear company founded in 2012 by Columbia classmates Tom Stewart and Michael Charley, who launched it via Kickstarter. It sells polarized sunglasses, typically $60–$120, molded from recycled plastic resin and covered by a lifetime warranty, spanning retro-leaning everyday shapes and lightweight sport wraps for running, cycling and water use. The brand operates as a certified B Corp and 1% for the Planet member, sells direct plus outdoor retail, and in June 2026 added an SPF skincare line developed over three years.

Founded: 2012
Origin: San Francisco, United States
Made in: China
Price: $$
Focus: Unisex
Facts checked: September 2026
Styles: Gorpcore / Outdoor, Athleisure / Sportswear, Minimalist / Contemporary

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