Our mission
is to make unique sunglasses and goods that are handmade from sustainable materials and put the planet before profit.
Join us. See things differently.


We contribute 1% of turnover 🌍
1% for the Planet represents a global network of businesses, individuals and nonprofit organizations tackling our planet's most pressing environmental issues.
And 1% for Gender Equality
In support of UNSDG 5 we will be donating 1% of turnover to NGO's that combat gender based violence in South Africa.
Current sales will be supporting Langa for Men and Women for Change.

Favourites


AJ / Cork


Mungo / Mustard


Flo / Gugu


Rattle / Terra


Portia / Mango


Olive / Pash


Hum / Pool


Owl / Mustard


Olive / Sand


Cosmo / Lala


Owl / Nero


Mungo / Cork


Cosmo / Terra


Bardot / Buga


Burge / Agua


Owl / Walnut / Revo Mirror


AJ / Sky


Barnes / Moss


Burge / Nero


Cosmo / Moss


Rattle / Mustard


Barnes / Cork


Burge / Cork


AJ / Sand


Owl / Cork


Hum / Cork


Hum / Mango


AJ / Mustard


Dada / Cork


Dada / Moss


Cosmo / Nero


Juju / Sea


Rattle / Yaro


Hum / Moss


Juju / Kuna


Juju / Terra
FRAMES
Since opening in 2013 Ballo frames have been hand crafted by expert artisans from upcycled and recycled materials in our workshop in Cape Town.
All frames can be fit with RX/prescription lenses and come with 12 month warranty.
LENSES
Ballo lenses are made of a scratch and impact resistant CR-39 polymer. They all have UVA and UVB 400 rating and come from a world leading lens lab. CR-39 are known for durability, clarity and visual acuity.
HINGE
Frames are fitted with spring hinges for durability and to allow comfort for all face shapes. Spring hinges also ensure the active wearer gets a snug fit.
PROCESS
Ballo's manufacturing processes are unique and innovative. Each material used has been sourced ethically and gone through rigorous testing. We use unique combination of 23 hands on processes in the manufacture of each frame.
Really cool product and an even cooler company - love seeing companies moving in the right direction ethically and environmentally.
Amazing service!
What an amazing company, I bought a pair of sunglasses six months ago and damaged them quite badly, they repaired them in a few short hours for me as I was only in Cape town for two days. I'm so incredibly impressed.
Your polarized lenses have really been the best add to my gear, really helped my eyes deal with this Cape Town summer sun on the water!

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