# Natural Hemp Sunglasses The Hemp Eyewear Collection is Made Exclusively from Cannabis By M | Published 2014-07-16 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/eyewear-collection References: [gizmodo](http://gizmodo.com/these-sunglasses-are-made-of-hemp-1605826584) & [hempeyewear](http://www.hempeyewear.com/) The [Hemp Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/hemp-club-c-revenge-and-beatnik-slide-for-fall) collection by designer Sam Whitten is an all-natural sunglasses line that is made exclusively from cannabis. These sunglasses are great for the planet because they are made from [hemp-flax fiber composite](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mewalii). If you want a pair of sunglasses were made naturally and that will look stylish on your face, these Hemp Eyewear sunnies are definitely the way to go. Made from a mix of flax and hemp, these sunnies are high-quality and surprisingly durable. Whitten explains that looking into cannabis as a building material "led to the discovery of hemp and flax fibre composite sheet material which are impregnated with an eco friendly binder." This organic binder creates a wood-like material that is durable and adds a naturalistic look to these sunglasses. Complete with a brown frame, these [cannabis sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters-collection) are perfect for summer. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 6.9/10 - Popularity: 100% | Activity: 100% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/fashion) > [Hip Fashion](https://www.trendhunter.com/hipfashion) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Sustainable Eyewear:** The trend of sustainable eyewear presents an opportunity for designers to create sunglasses made from eco-friendly materials like hemp and flax. - **Natural Fashion:** The natural fashion trend gives rise to innovative designs that incorporate organic materials such as cannabis, providing an alternative to traditional synthetic fashion products. - **Eco-friendly Accessories:** The growing demand for eco-friendly accessories opens doors for companies to develop and market products like hemp sunglasses that are made from sustainable materials. ### Who This Affects Most - **Fashion:** The fashion industry can embrace the natural hemp sunglasses trend and incorporate sustainable materials into their designs to meet the growing consumer demand for eco-friendly fashion products. - **Eyewear:** The eyewear industry can explore the use of alternative materials like hemp and flax to create sustainable sunglasses that appeal to environmentally conscious consumers. - **Sustainable Manufacturing:** The sustainable manufacturing industry can develop innovative processes and techniques to produce eco-friendly accessories like hemp sunglasses in a more efficient and cost-effective manner. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Organic Collaboration Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armedangels.md) - [Sustainable Hemp Bedding](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/casa-parini.md) - [Ethical Hemp-Derived Backpacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ecofrico.md) - [Eco-Friendly Eyewear Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/material-matters-collection.md) - [Recycled Cyclist Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vallon-watchtowers-cycling-sunglasses.md) - [Hemp Fabric Crafted Sandals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/keen-x-gramicci.md) - [Stylish Everyday Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/zenni-optical-introduced.md) - [Textured Wood-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyake-eyes.md) - [Vintage-Inspired Wooden Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/delray-se-sunglasses.md)