Costa Del Mar Pargo Sunglasses
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Built for the Reef, Made from the Sea
The Pargo is part of Costa's Untangled Collection, a line engineered specifically from reclaimed fishing gear. The frame material is 97% recycled fishing nets, combined with a 3% performance additive that delivers the rigidity and resilience anglers and water enthusiasts demand. It is not a cosmetic sustainability story. The nets that once threatened marine ecosystems become the structure you put on your face when you go back out to protect them.
Named after the Dog Snapper, a reef fish known for its aggression and oversized canine teeth, the Pargo frame is built with the same tenacity in mind. Hooding above the lens and integrated side shields block stray light from cutting into your field of view, a practical advantage whether you are reading structure through clear flats or scanning a reef break. The wide frame fit accommodates a broader face profile without sacrificing the wraparound coverage that keeps polarized performance locked in on the water.
580G Polarized Glass Lenses
Every Pargo variant in this listing uses Costa's 580G lens technology: polarized glass ground to a Base 8 Decentered curve. The 580 designation means the lens blocks specific wavelengths in the yellow and blue light spectrum that cause the greatest eye strain and visual distortion over water. Glass, versus polycarbonate, provides optically superior clarity and scratch resistance, making it the preferred choice for extended days on the water where lens integrity matters.
The Base 8 Decentered curve wraps the lens closely to the face, reducing peripheral light intrusion while maintaining distortion-free optics across the full field of view. This is not a casual-wear lens geometry. It is the same curve Costa specifies for dedicated fishing and watersport frames.
Frame Construction and Comfort
The Pargo temples are keeper-ready, meaning they are designed to accept a retainer cord directly without modification, a standard expectation for any serious on-water frame. Hydrolite rubber is used at the nose and temple contact points. Hydrolite is Costa's grip rubber compound that becomes more secure when wet, which is the opposite of most generic rubber compounds that loosen under sweat and spray. The nosepad is non-adjustable and sized for the wide fit profile. The lens fits are fixed at the Base 8 curve with no decentered adjustment, keeping the optical axis aligned correctly for the frame geometry.
Untangled Collection
The Untangled Collection represents Costa's response to the global ghost gear problem. Fishing nets lost or abandoned at sea degrade slowly, entangling marine life for years. Costa partners with net collection programs, processes the recovered material, and uses it as the primary structural input for this frame line. Buying a Pargo is a direct participation in that supply chain. The 3% performance additive maintains the structural integrity that 100% recycled net material alone cannot achieve, making the frame competitive with conventional nylon constructions.
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Specifications
- Model
- Pargo
- Collection
- Untangled
- Item No.
- 6S9086 908605 61-17
- Lens Technology
- 580G Polarized Glass
- Lens Curve
- Base 8 Decentered
- Frame Material
- 97% recycled fishing nets, 3% performance additive
- Frame Fit
- Wide
- Nosepad
- Non-adjustable
- Temple Design
- Keeper-ready
- Grip Material
- Hydrolite rubber
- Protection Features
- Hooding, side shields
- Polarized
- Yes
- Gender
- Men's
- MPN
- itemMatrix-24282
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the Costa 580G lens and why does it matter for fishing and water use?
- Costa 580G lenses are polarized glass lenses that block a specific portion of the yellow and blue light spectrum, the wavelengths most responsible for glare and eye strain over water. The G designates glass construction, which provides superior optical clarity and scratch resistance compared to polycarbonate. For on-water use, this combination reduces surface glare, lets you see into the water column more clearly, and holds up to the abrasion of saltwater environments better than plastic alternatives.
- What is the Costa Untangled Collection?
- The Untangled Collection is Costa's line of frames made primarily from reclaimed fishing nets. The Pargo frame is 97% recycled fishing net material, with a 3% performance additive for structural integrity. Costa sources the nets through recovery programs targeting ghost gear, abandoned or lost fishing equipment that continues to trap marine life after it leaves active use. The Untangled line is Costa's direct effort to redirect that material into a useful product.
- Are Costa Pargo sunglasses good for fishing?
- Yes. The Pargo was designed specifically with fishing use in mind. Key features for fishing include: 580G polarized glass lenses that cut water surface glare and improve visibility into the water column; hooding and side shields that block stray light from above and the sides; keeper-ready temples that accept a retainer cord without modification; and Hydrolite rubber contact points that grip more securely when wet. The wide frame fit also provides broad facial coverage to minimize light intrusion during extended time on the water.
- What does keeper-ready temples mean on sunglasses?
- Keeper-ready temples have a design that allows a sunglass retainer cord or croakie to attach directly to the temple tip without any adapter or modification. This is a practical feature for anglers and water sports participants who need to keep their glasses secured even if they come off the face unexpectedly, such as during a wave or a cast. Not all sport sunglasses have this feature built in.
- How does Hydrolite rubber work and why is it used on the Pargo?
- Hydrolite is Costa's proprietary grip rubber compound used at nose and temple contact points on frames like the Pargo. Unlike standard rubber, which can become slippery under sweat and water exposure, Hydrolite is formulated to increase grip when wet. This keeps the frame stable on your face during active use without needing to constantly reseat the glasses.
- Is the Costa Pargo frame adjustable?
- The Pargo nosepad is non-adjustable and is sized specifically for the wide fit frame geometry. The temples are fixed but designed for a secure fit with Hydrolite rubber contact points. If you need a frame with an adjustable nose bridge for a custom fit, the Pargo is not designed for that, but the wide fit profile accommodates a broader range of face shapes than a standard fit Costa frame.
- Where can I buy Costa Pargo sunglasses?
- Costa Pargo sunglasses are available through Island Water Sports, both in store in South Florida and online. Island Water Sports is an authorized Costa Del Mar retailer, which means your purchase includes the full Costa warranty backing.