All of our frames are exclusively made from 100% Mazzucchelli Italian acetate which is why you’ll never find injection-molded eyewear in any of our collections. Mazzucchelli has a rich history of producing material for the eyewear industry and its cellulose acetate is widely considered the pinnacle frame material for designer eyewear. You can see their amazing process and more details here.

READING GLASSES
We use aspheric lenses cut from CR-39 (an ultra-durable optical plastic) for all of our reading glasses. These optical-quality lenses also feature both anti-reflective and scratch-resistant coatings. Additionally, they also include a blue light blocking coating which blocks up to 60% of harmful blue light emitted from the screens of electronic devices.

SUNGLASSES
Our sunglasses come with either polarized or polarized mirrored CR-39 lenses. Both have full UV400 protection which simply means they block 100% of UVA and UVB rays. 100% UV protection is a necessity when wearing sunglasses, and any lens that falls short of this standard could cause you serious longterm eye damage.

The short answer is no! As we age or over-use our eyes, our lenses begin to lose flexibility while focusing. This is a condition known as Presbyopia. In today’s world, with increased amounts of screen time and electronic use, these symptoms can occur prematurely.

Reading glasses simply help our eyes do what they they are supposed to do, just better , by magnify objects we are trying to read, thus decreasing eye strain.

You won’t find a lens magnification chart on our website and you may ask yourself, “why would they do that?!” It’s simple actually. We are not ophthalmologists and want to make it clear that OTC reading glasses are not a substitute for annual eye exams.

If you already know your lens power,  feel free to order the style and power of your choice. If you are unsure of the power or magnification you need, we recommend scheduling an eye exam with your local ophthalmologist. After all, you’ll want to ensure you have great eye health no matter what glasses you are wearing! Either way, we offer a 30 day, no questions asked, return policy on all of our eyewear. If your power isn’t quite right after you order, reach out to us for a quick swap to another magnification.

Yes! All of our sun lenses, mirrored and non-mirrored are polarized.

POLARIZED LENSES
Polarized lenses feature horizontal filters which block harsh reflections coming off of flat surfaces such as water, cars, roads, and more. The lenses will filter out this harsh glare rendering a much more vibrant and clear field of vision. While on or near the water, you will notice that polarized lenses can cut through the glare on the surface of the water allowing you to see deep into the water depending on its clarity.

MIRRORED LENSES
Mirrored lenses feature, well, mirrors! Despite what you might think, the reflective characteristic isn’t just for looks. Mirrored polarized lenses offer some unique features that regular polarized lenses don’t.

Mirrored polarized lenses will also reflect a large amount of bright light away from the lens resulting in a darker visual than regular polarized lenses.

UV PROTECTION
Both our regular polarized and mirrored polarized lenses provide full UV400 protection or, in simpler terms, 100% UV protection. Can you tell we like to geek out on this?!

Of course you can! In fact, this is one of the exact scenarios we had in mind when creating Folklore. Great eyewear shouldn’t cost you a months rent or a mortgage payment. Even typing that feels ridiculous, but it’s completely true in some instances.

While we can’t fill your prescription lens needs at this time, we can at least get you started in the right direction with premium eyewear at an amazing price. Once you receive your frames from us, you can have your prescription lenses added by your local optician or through one of the many vendors available online.

We go a little deeper into this topic above but yes, any qualified optician or online lens service should be able to add your prescription lenses to any Folklore Eyewear frame. Our frames can compete with any frames on the market, making them great candidates for prescription lenses.

Your Folklore Eyewear glasses will look their best when cleaned regularly and stored in the provided case when not in use.

When cleaning, blow lenses clean before using mild soap and water to clean your frame and lenses. Using household cleaners could strip your lenses of its protective coatings or even damage your glasses physically and should be avoided without exception.

Once your glasses are clean, use the provided microfiber cloth to dry and finish cleaning your eyewear. Your t-shirt doesn’t typically make a good cleaning cloth and other items like paper towels are abrasive and could scratch your lenses.

The foundation upon which Folklore Eyewear has been built is that of quality and service. We stand behind these principles 100%, which is why we offer a 2-year warranty against all or any manufacturers defects. All warranty replacements or repairs will be completed free of charge and at the sole discretion of Folklore Eyewear. We ask that you submit a warranty & repair form found here before sending in your eyewear for replacement.

Please review our warranty policy below and note that all criteria must be met for a claim to be completed.

• Product must have been purchased from folkloreeyewear.com or one of our authorized dealers.
• All warranty claims must be submitted with the original proof of purchase. We can help you with this if you are unable to locate your copy or email.
• Note, warranty claims do not cover scratched lenses.

We sure do! Whether your issue be that of a defect or you simply sat on your favorite new glasses, we can help get your Folklore Eyewear looking great again.

If you think you qualify for a warranty claim we recommend you look at our warranty policy above and follow it accordingly.

If you did happen to break your eyewear yourself we can help with that too! We all make mistakes and we’d hate for you to miss out on great eyewear when it could be repaired. We ask that you please contact us at support@folkloreeyewear.com before sending in your eyewear for a repair. This way we can evaluate the state of your frames to make sure a repair can be performed effectively.

All repairs will be done at a flat cost of $10 plus shipping. If a repair can’t be perfomed, we will work with you to get you back in a pair of Folklore Eyewear at a discounted price.

All orders will ship within 24 hours, usually the same day. All orders placed after 12 PM CST on Fridays will ship first thing Monday morning. Orders placed on holidays will ship the first day the USPS is opened.

Yes, we offer expedited shipping if you desire/need it. All expedited shipping will be calculated upon checkout and final pricing will be dependant on urgency and location of final destination.

Right now we offer shipping to all US states and territories as well as Canada. We will gladly ship to anywhere else on the globe, we simply ask that you send us an inquiry to support@folkloreeyewear.com to confirm shipping costs before purchasing.

We offer a 30-day, no questions asked return policy on all of our eyewear. We ask that you submit your return here, and meet all of the qualifications below before sending your eyewear back to us.

• Returns will only be accepted with original proof of purchase. We can look up and confirm your original purchase if necessary.
• Item(s) must be unworn and in like-new condition.
• Return must include all original packaging, including leather case and microfiber cleaning cloth.
• Be sure to hold on to your original invoice and tracking number when you send your return back to us.
• Unfortunately, we cannot refund back your original shipping charges.

In the event you would like to return your glasses outside of the 30-day window, a 25% restocking fee may be charged. Contact us at returns@folkloreeyewear.com with any questions regarding a potential return.

In the rare event you receive damaged or defective glasses, contact us as soon as possible and we will work with you to get you a replacement at no charge.

Whether you need a different style, color, or lens magnification, we will gladly help you exchange your recent purchase to do so. All we ask is that all exchanges are performed within 30 days of original purchase and meet all of the guidelines for our returns listed above.

Note, all exchanges are performed free of any charge to you.

Both FSA and HSA dollars are available to use for over the counter (OTC) reading glasses. Typically you will have a special debit card to use for such expenses. If not, you can usually submit your expenses to your insurance provider for full reimbursement from your account. Unsure whether you have an HSA or FSA? Check with your employer to see if you have the option to contribute to either one or both.

Please note that there are several key differences between the two accounts that you’ll want to learn about. Check out this great article from Nerdwallet here or ask your HR representative to explain the differences between the two. Key areas of interest are the “use it or lose” nature of the FSA and the triple tax benefit of the HSA.

A full list of optical related HSA eligible expenses can be found here.