While they look like a regular old pair of fishing sunglasses with a full wraparound frame, the Hobie Hull Floats are something unique. They’re made of upcycled plastic and not just any plastic, but these are actually made of plastic from Hobie kayaks.
When Hobie makes a kayak, there are certain parts of the kayak, such as the hatches, that they have to cut out. Well, that results in some excess plastic lying around the factory. Hobie took that plastic, ground it down, melted it, injected and molded it into Hull Float sunglasses. The lenses are also made of bio-based material—castor oil, actually. They are able to take the oil and turn it into a nylon lens.
The capability of the Hull Floats doesn’t end with a cool story though. These materials do not sacrifice any of the performance that the brand’s sunglasses are known for. The Hull Floats have the same optics that all Hobie sunglasses have. Polarized lenses are available in multiple shades and colors. And, just as the name implies, they float. They also donate a portion of the sales of these sunglasses to the FishAmerica Foundation, which supports fish habitat.
The Hull Float sunglasses are available at Hobie and other retailers including Amazon.
Feature Image: Kayak Angler Staff
