Float like a butterfly
Cork Eyewear
Unique
African Patterns
Essential
Block Colours
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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