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focus, the materials for the sunglasses are not frame is offered in a choice of four colours. It
only of the very best possible quality, they are has been designed to mount two different
also natural, eco-sustainable and recyclable. types of lenses already available in the case,
which are interchangeable according to the
All the sunglasses feature a Mir Purefit weather conditions. The same features are
design with ergonomic details for a lightweight also there in the Passenger style – the front
and comfortable fit. Most of the models are frame can be replaced with a mask lens. Since
crafted of Mir Bio 600, an ecological resin that is these sunglasses have been designed for
made from castor oil produced with completely sports, additional technical details have been
renewable biomass energy and characterised incorporated such as temples and temple tips
by resistance to salt water and sun creams.
in non-slip rubber and a removable strap.
The lenses are particularly noteworthy: They North Sails sunglasses are now available
filter out harmful high energy visible (HEV) at selected opticians and single-brand stores
blue light, and are engineered with Mir-Key throughout the world.
technology. This technology is able to separate
and increase the key colours to ensure the The collections have been produced
highest protection from the sun's rays, at the by Mirage, the Italian company noted for
same time offering clear vision and optimal manufacturing high-quality sunglasses and
visual comfort. The lenses are also given an optical frames. Its Italian craftsmanship
internal as well as external oleophobic (oil- and tradition combine seamlessly with new
repellent) and hydrophobic (water-repellent) technologies, equipment and materials,
treatment, and are anti-reflective, impact alongside a strong focus on eco-friendly
resistant and polarised. products. All of which make it an ideal
manufacturing partner for North Sails.
The Lifestyle line includes Sirio and Halley, Mirage’s 100% made in Italy eyewear for
classic three-piece frames redesigned as the luxury market, high quality sports,
casual wear models but with all the features fashion and lifestyle, optical eyewear, and
of technical eyewear. The first one is a unisex sport performance are supplied globally to
design with wide lenses and the second is a companies in America, Europe and Australia.
rectangular shape for men.
In the Performance line, the
Discovery model has all of North Sails’
technology. This slender and light
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