# All-Wood Sunglasses Qoowl's Sunglasses Made from Wood Comes from a Single Plywood Sheet By Laura McQuarrie | Published 2014-09-19 | Fashion Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sunglasses-made-from-wood References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/shade-100-wooden-sunglasses-qoowl/) & [qoowl](http://www.qoowl.com/?portfolio=shade-vrouwen-model) It's not uncommon to see sunglasses with some wooden detailing on them, but Qoowl takes this style to new heights with its sunglasses made from wood. These sunglasses are made from a single sheet of plywood, which has been cut into to create slots that you can see through. Amazingly, the glasses do not have any additional fasteners, and use a curved design on its sides to make the transition from frame to arm. On top of this, the glasses are exceptionally lightweight, weighing in at just 14 grams. The unique frames can be worn on their own, but they're also unobtrusive enough to wear over another pair of glasses. In keeping with the theme of the construction of the glasses, the packaging for the sunglasses also comes in a box that's made from a single sheet of cardboard. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.1/10 - Popularity: 30% | Activity: 26% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## 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 - **All-wood Sunglasses:** Innovative, eco-friendly approach to sunglass design using a single sheet of plywood with no additional fasteners or frame to arm transition. - **Lightweight Wooden Eyewear:** Revolutionary technology that provides feather-light sunglasses for maximum comfort without compromising fashion. - **Sustainable Eyewear:** Rise of sustainable fashion with conscious consumer attitudes towards environmental impact of fashion products. ### Who This Affects Most - **Eyewear Industry:** Disruptive innovation opportunity that challenges traditional sunglass material options and manufacturing processes. - **Sustainable Packaging Industry:** Opportunity to facilitate conscious consumer practices by utilizing sustainable packaging design. - **Wood Industry:** Collaboration opportunity with innovative eyewear companies that prioritize eco-friendly materials sourcing and manufacturing processes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Textured Wood-Inspired Eyewear](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/issey-miyake-eyes.md) - [Transparent Crystal Sunglasses Frames](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/the-harwood-20.md) - [Dessert-Inspired Spring Collections](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/woodys-ss24-collection.md) - [Stunning 3D-Printed Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/3dprinted-sunglasses1.md) - [Organic Collaboration Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/armedangels.md) - [Tactical Titanium-Made Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/westy-king-sunglasses.md) - [Recycled Cyclist Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vallon-watchtowers-cycling-sunglasses.md) - [Nature-Inspired Futuristic Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/plantaris.md) - [Advanced Co-Branded Sunglasses](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rimowa-x-mykita.md)