Where are Ray-Bans made?

Today, Ray-Bans are made in both Italy and China. When Luxottica started manufacturing Ray-Bans in 1999, they were made in Italy. Throughout the years, Luxottica has grown exponentially and opened factories outside its native country.

How can I tell if my Ray-Bans are real?

Original Ray-Ban sunglasses will have "RB" or “Ray Ban etched onto the corner of the left lens to prove its authenticity. If the etching is missing, or a low quality or painted on the glasses will be fake. Other signs to spot a fake pair of Ray-Bans include the packaging and way in which they are boxed to ship.

How can you tell where Ray-Bans are manufactured?

On the inside right temple you should see the Ray-Ban logo, where it's made (authentic Ray-Bans can be manufactured either in China or Italy, so don't panic if it says “Made in China”), a single letter referring to the type of frame, a CE, and “Polarized” if your sunglasses are polarized.

What Ray-Ban models are made in China?

The list of Ray Ban sun glasses models that are currently being made in China includes 3364, 3379, 3267, 3386, 8301, 3484, 3119, 3364, 3387, 8310, 4125F, 2168F and 3016 among other models. Due to public concern, Luxottica has made public their business model on their website.

Are all Ray-Bans made in Italy?

In 1999, Bausch & Lomb sold Ray-Ban to the Italian eyewear company Luxottica. Today, Ray-Bans are made in both Italy and China. When Luxottica started manufacturing Ray-Bans in 1999, they were made in Italy.

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Do all Ray-Bans say Made in Italy?

All Ray-Ban products are made in Italy.

Are Ray-Bans Made in Brazil?

Just a few months after the purchase, the company started the production of proprietary brands in Campinas: Vogue Eyewear, Ray-Ban, Oakley, Arnette. These "made in Brazil" collections are designed and created for the local market, with the extremely high quality that distinguishes all the Group's products.

Are Amazon Ray-Bans real?

Please note that Amazon.com is an authorized online dealer of Rayban if the purchase is being made directly from Amazon. If the purchase is made by a 3rd party dealer on Amazon then we cannot guarantee if the product will be authentic.

What does the P stand for on Ray-Ban glasses?

Polarized : Ray-Ban® Polarized lenses not only reduce reflections, but also enhance contrast, improving visual clarity and reducing eye strain. All Ray-Ban® polarized lenses bear a distinctive “P” next to the Ray-Ban® logo on the right lens and are treated with Anti-Reflective coating.

Do all Ray-Bans have the logo on the lens?

All new Ray-Bans have a "RB" etched onto one lens (check the far left side of the left lens). On fakes the etching will either be missing or of poor quality. The "RB" etching should be crisp and etched, not painted on.

Can the Ray-Ban logo scratched off?

The Ray-Ban logo will be etched on the top left of the glasses. If it can be scratched off, the frames aren't genuine. 'RB' will also be etched on the bottom right of the frames next to the hinge. Frames produced prior to 2000 will have the Bausch & Lomb logo, 'B&L' etched there.

Where are Oakley sunglasses made?

In addition to manufacturing at Oakley's interplanetary headquarters in Foothill Ranch, California, some eyewear components and finished products are also manufactured in facilities owned and operated by our parent company, Luxottica Group, or by select 3 supply partners around the world.

Are polarized Ray-Bans better?

We should take care to protect our sensitive eyes to UVA & UVB rays. Polarized sunglasses offer much better (some even 99-100%) protection from both kinds of UV rays.

Are Ray-Bans good for your eyes?

All Ray-Ban lenses have UV protection, but the exact level varies among the types of lenses. Here's what Ray-Ban offers: Classic lenses absorb 85% of visible light and block most blue light while providing a "natural vision" because they don't alter the colors you see around you.

How do I tell if my Ray-Bans are polarized?

The first thing you want to look for, when you want to tell if your Ray Bans have polarized lenses, is the trademark P, which stands for polarized. This little mark can be found right on the lenses, near the specific Ray-Ban logo, which is found in the top corner of the lenses.

Are Ray-Bans 100% UV?

Explore the world in high definition with our complete collection of Polarized sunglasses. Polarized lenses block glare for improved clarity and contrast, while also offering 100% UVA and UVB protection to shield your eyes from the sun's rays.

Where are Costa sunglasses made?

All of Costa Del Mar's lenses are made in Florida and assembled with frames from either Japan, Italy, France, Mauritius, China, or Taiwan. Their headquarters and repair center are also located in Daytona Beach, Florida.

Where are Gucci sunglasses made?

All Gucci eyewear is made in Italy or Japan. Sunglasses are made by the Safilo Group. There should be a CE ("Conformité European", which means "European Conformity.") after the manufacturer location, which will say "Made in Italy" or "Made in Japan."

Where are Maui Jims made?

All Maui Jim frames and lenses are manufactured in Italy or Japan.

Is Ray-Ban made in India?

Luxottica is present in India through Rayban Sun Optics India Limited (Rayban), which was incorporated in 1990 to manufacture Ray-Ban sunglasses and contact lenses as well as other ancillary products. Rayban has a manufacturing unit in Bhiwadi in Alwar district of Rajasthan.

How can I check my Ray-Ban Code?

Look For the Model Number

One of the most reliable methods for spotting genuine Ray-Bans is to look for the serial number. This can be found on the inside of the left arm of the sunglasses, unless they're aviators, in which case the arms are too thin to fit a number.

Are all eyeglass frames made in China?

Approximately 95 percent of eyeglass frames are made outside of America with more than 90 percent produced in China, the land of inexpensive labor.

Why do Ray-Bans have green lenses?

The 2 Ray-Ban Classic lenses are the green & brown. The green lens ensures better clarity of vision by blocking out blue light, producing a more natural view.

Why are Ray-Ban frames so expensive?

There's also manufacturing costs. "All the lenses are made in Italy," Beneventi said, as are all the Wayfarer components. "No part of the product is made in China." She said Ray-Ban focuses on long-term quality, making sure the materials used don't peel or change their shape with wear and tear.