Electric Catania Sunglasses

Seaside styling built with real optical hardware

Searching for Electric Catania sunglasses or the Electric Catania glasses everyone is asking about? The Catania is imagined for wear by the water or the scene at the piazza, bringing a no-nonsense approach to seaside styling in a medium-sized rectangular frame that mixes subtle curves with hard angles.

What is actually in the frame

• Hand-polished M49 Bio-Acetate produced by Mazzucchelli
• Optical grade 5 barrel stainless steel hinge for strength, with Teflon coated hinge screws for durability
• Custom heat tempered wire temple inserts for fit and strength
• Melanin-infused polycarbonate lenses with a 4 base lens curvature
• Protection from 98% of harmful HEV light and 100% of UV, with premium scratch resistance and impact protection
• Made in Italy and backed by a lifetime warranty
• Includes a custom hard case and a Repreve microfiber cleaning cloth produced from recycled plastics
• Medium sized frame measuring 50mm H, 143mm W, 145mm L, weighing 40g

Who these are for

The Catania suits anyone who wants real optical protection out on South Florida water, on a boat, or walking the beach, without giving up a frame that also works off the water. The medium rectangular shape and hand-polished acetate construction make it as much a daily pair as a beach pair.

Caring for the frame and lenses

Use the included hard case when the glasses are not on your face, since that is what actually prevents the scratches a bag or pocket will cause. Clean the lenses with the included Repreve microfiber cloth rather than a shirt or paper towel, which can grind grit into the scratch-resistant coating instead of lifting it off. The stainless steel hinge and Teflon coated screws are built for regular folding and unfolding, but the frame should still be stored in the case when packed for travel.

The brand behind the Catania

Electric is designed in California and made in Italy, rooted in Southern California's surfing, snowboarding, and active lifestyle culture, with its headquarters in the beachside town of San Clemente, California.

Why buy it from Island Water Sports

Island Water Sports has fitted South Florida with sun protection and surf gear since 1978. Pick up the Electric Catania Sunglasses here for a pair of eyewear built with the same optical hardware you would expect from a serious sunglasses brand.

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