Ray Ban Wayfarer Polarized Sunglasses
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The Most Iconic Silhouette in Sunglasses History
Since its original design in 1952, the Ray-Ban Wayfarer has become the most recognizable frame in the history of eyewear. Worn by musicians, artists, and cultural icons across seven decades, the Wayfarer's bold trapezoidal shape and clean acetate construction have never gone out of style. This polarized version carries that legacy forward with optics engineered for real performance in bright, reflective conditions.
G-15 Crystal Green Polarized Lenses
The lenses are Ray-Ban's legendary G-15 formulation in crystal green, made from high-quality scratch-resistant glass. G-15 refers to the green tint transmitting approximately 15% of light, a formulation Ray-Ban developed to deliver neutral color rendering with reduced eye strain. The polarized filter cuts reflected glare from water, pavement, and sand by blocking horizontally oriented light waves, improving both clarity and contrast without distorting the scene in front of you.
The glass construction also makes these lenses prescription ready, so opticians can fit corrective prescriptions directly into the Wayfarer frame.
100% UV Protection
Every lens is coated with 100% UV protection, blocking both UVA and UVB radiation. In South Florida's year-round sun, that protection matters whether you're on the water, on a board, or just heading to the beach.
Acetate Frame Construction
The frame is built from acetate, a plant-based plastic prized for its combination of low weight and structural strength. Acetate holds its shape under heat and flex better than standard injected plastic, and it takes a richer surface finish. The result is a frame that wears comfortably across long days without fatigue while maintaining the Wayfarer's crisp, defined profile.
As visible on the temple, these frames are hand made in Italy, consistent with Ray-Ban's premium manufacturing standard for this model.
Unisex Fit and Versatility
The Original Wayfarer is a genuinely unisex frame. The proportions and silhouette work across a wide range of face shapes, and Ray-Ban has positioned this as a shared style since its original release. Whether you wear it surfing, traveling, or daily, the Wayfarer transitions without looking sport-specific or overly fashion-forward.
What's Included
Each pair ships with a Ray-Ban case and a lens cloth. The case protects the glass lenses from the kind of surface contact that causes scratches during transport and storage. The lens cloth provides a safe cleaning surface that won't scratch the glass or the polarized coating.
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Specifications
- Brand
- Ray-Ban
- Model
- Wayfarer
- Lens Technology
- Polarized
- Lens Material
- Crystal green G-15 glass, scratch-resistant
- UV Protection
- 100% UVA and UVB
- Frame Material
- Acetate (plant-based, lightweight, durable)
- Prescription Ready
- Yes
- Fit
- Unisex
- Origin
- Hand made in Italy
- Includes
- Case and lens cloth
- MPN
- itemMatrix-15023
Frequently Asked Questions
- Are Ray-Ban Wayfarer sunglasses polarized?
- This model features Ray-Ban's polarized G-15 crystal green glass lenses. The polarized filter eliminates reflected glare from flat surfaces like water, wet pavement, and sand by blocking horizontally oriented light, improving clarity and reducing eye strain compared to standard tinted lenses.
- Are Ray-Ban Wayfarers unisex?
- Yes. The Original Wayfarer is designed and marketed as a unisex frame. The proportions suit a wide range of face shapes and the silhouette reads as neither strictly masculine nor feminine, which is part of what has made it one of the most enduring frames in eyewear history.
- What are G-15 lenses?
- G-15 is Ray-Ban's proprietary green-tinted glass formulation designed to transmit a reduced percentage of light while maintaining accurate, natural color rendering. The green tint reduces brightness and eye strain without the color shift common to brown or gray lenses. G-15 is available in both polarized and non-polarized versions.
- Are the lenses prescription ready?
- Yes. Ray-Ban Wayfarer glass lenses are prescription ready. An optician can fit corrective lenses directly into the acetate frame, making this a viable option for those who require vision correction alongside sun protection.
- How do I clean and care for these sunglasses?
- Use the included lens cloth for routine cleaning. Avoid paper products, clothing, or rough fabrics, which can scratch even scratch-resistant glass over time. Store the sunglasses in the included case when not in use to protect the lenses from contact damage. Rinse lenses with fresh water after salt water exposure before wiping.
- What is the frame made of?
- The frame is made from acetate, a plant-based plastic that is lightweight yet structurally strong. Acetate holds its shape well under heat and daily flex, resists fading better than standard injected plastic, and takes the kind of rich, polished surface finish that gives the Wayfarer its distinctive look.
- Where can I buy Ray-Ban Wayfarer Polarized sunglasses?
- Island Water Sports carries this model in store and online. You can select your preferred configuration using the variant picker on this page and order for shipping or in-store pickup.