NYLAARN > Made In USA Sports Eyewear
INTRODUCING: NYLAARN: UNIQUE MADE-IN-USA ENGINEERED SPORTS EYEWEAR FROM AARN
Aaron Panone is a product designer and engineer. He has been producing bicycle components and crafting eyewear for more than a decade under the name AARN. This product is a collaboration between his bicycle component and eyewear brands, with the goal of producing a perfect pair of American made “post-aero” sports sunglasses.
This product does not come from an eyewear factory: Over the last two years he has established his own domestic supply chain to manufacture these frames, from a special ultra-high-performance bio-based (note: not compostable) plastic "NYLAARN" derived from castor beans instead of fossil fuels.
These frames look different because they are different: In 2014, he designed a screwless titanium hinge that he revisited and continued to develop in 2020, developing CAD models, numerous prototypes, and eventually having custom tools made to his exact specifications to produce these sunglasses.
These lenses represent the best optical technology currently on the market, with specifications, colors, and coatings meticulously controlled by Aaron and sourced from a top international supplier. Additionally, the frames can be totally disassembled, so if you ever decide you don’t want them anymore, you can send them back where he will make sure they’re converted into other plastic products, or even new sunglasses, through his closed-loop recycling program.
“I’m really proud of the final product and everything that went into it and would love to expand this line with new styles and colors, so if you like them, please tell your friends or give me a shout out on social media (“@aarn_” on instagram) so that we can spread the word together.”
This first release consists of two "blends" which are combinations of frame colors and lenses for different activities, the frame styles are the same, just the color and lens are different. Here is some more information on the two blends available today:
NYLAARN Bio-Black “Lawnmower” Blend Sunglasses - Polarized Gray Gradient + Black Mirror Lens
These ultra-high optical clarity Nylon lenses feature a subtle black mirror coating with a polarized filter and gradient tint (Category 3/3 Gradient, VLT: 9%), allowing for a clearer view of your deck and the road on the lower portion of the lens while still maintaining a high-level of eye protection from the sun. Our anti-reflective coatings prevent glare on the inside surface of the lens while high-tech oleophobic coatings reduce smudging from oils, liquids, and sweat.
Flexible and durable, our frame material is a hypoallergenic bio-based nylon polymer with a high-resistance to chemicals (like sunscreen), making them a perfect fit for all kinds of activities – whether you’re riding, running, or mowing the lawn.
NYLAARN Bio-Yellow “Mud Flaps” Blend Sunglasses - Auto-Darkening Rosé-to-Gray + Blue Mirror Lens
Our impact-resistant polycarbonate rose-colored trail lenses feature state-of-the-art photochromic technology, specifically designed for changing light conditions. When activated by UV light, the lenses change color from nearly clear to fully-dark gray with a blue mirror (VLT: 80 to 18%), then quickly revert back to their original state in lower light. Our anti-reflective coatings prevent glare on the inside surface of the lens while high-tech oleophobic coatings reduce smudging from oils, liquids, and sweat.
Flexible and durable, our frame material is a hypoallergenic bio-based nylon polymer with a high-resistance to chemicals (like sunscreen), making them a perfect fit for all kinds of activities – whether you’re riding, running, or hiking your favorite peak.
