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Polycarbonate Sunglasses

Browse polycarbonate sunglasses and compare frame shapes and styles to find your preferred look. Check each pair’s frame and lens descriptions to see where polycarbonate is used, and review sizing details to help find the right fit.

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Adults' L.L.Bean Double L Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Double L Polarized Sunglasses
Adult polarized sunglasses with a durable black polycarbonate frame, scratch-resistant lenses, UV protection, and wide-coverage wraparound styling.
(208)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
Clear vision
Good sun protection
Lightweight
Stylish appearance
Comfortable fit
$44.95 $44.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean Pocket Water Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Pocket Water Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of sunglasses with brown polarized lenses, plant-based nylon frame, glare reduction, and UV protection.
(162)
$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean C-Jay Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean C-Jay Polarized Sunglasses
Polarized sunglasses with a lightweight black polycarbonate frame, glare-reducing triacetate lenses, and 100% UV protection.
(136)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
Good quality
Perfect size
Great fit and coverage
Fantastic design and color
Good value
$44.95 $44.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean Half-Time Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Half-Time Polarized Sunglasses
Polarized sunglasses with a lightweight black polycarbonate frame, rubber grips, glare-reducing lenses, and 100% UV protection.
(84)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
Comfortable frame
Affordable price
Effective polarized lenses
$44.95 $44.95
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L.L.Bean Sport Over The Glasses Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Sport Over The Glasses Polarized Sunglasses
A black over-the-glasses sunglasses with polarized lenses, durable polycarbonate frames, and 100% UVA/B/C protection.
(82)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
No lines on face
Fits over regular glasses
Comfort
Fit over glasses
$44.95 $44.95
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Women's L.L.Bean East Side Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean East Side Polarized Sunglasses
Black metal sunglasses with polarized triacetate lenses, 100% UV protection and exceptional clarity.
(71)
$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean Overland Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Overland Polarized Sunglasses
Sports-wrap sunglasses with brown polycarbonate frames, rubber grip, polarized lenses and 100% UVA/UVB/UVC protection.
(55)
$44.95 $44.95
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What customers like:
Clear lenses
Effective polarization
Stylish frames
Lightweight design
Comfortable fit
$44.95 $44.95
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L.L.Bean Rapid River Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Rapid River Polarized Sunglasses
A multicolor pair of sunglasses with polarized triacetate lenses, recycled polycarbonate frames and 100% UVA/UVB protection.
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$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean Boardwalk Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Boardwalk Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of black polarized sunglasses with a lightweight nylon frame and 100% UV protection.
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$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Kids' L.L.Bean Trailbound Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Kids' L.L.Bean Trailbound Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of polarized sunglasses with an orange impact-resistant polycarbonate frame and 100% UVA/UVB protection.
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$22.95 $22.95
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$22.95 $22.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean Bruder Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Bruder Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of brown polarized sunglasses with lightweight polycarbonate frames and 100% UV protection.
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$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean West End Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean West End Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of polarized sunglasses with a lightweight brown polycarbonate frame, glare-cutting lenses and 100% UVA/UVB/UVC protection.
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$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Women's L.L.Bean Kennebunkport Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Kennebunkport Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of multicolor sunglasses with polarized, scratch-resistant lenses and a lightweight recycled-polycarbonate frame.
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$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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Kids' L.L.Bean Southside Child Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Kids' L.L.Bean Southside Child Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of blue polarized sunglasses with impact-resistant polycarbonate frames, TAC lenses and 100% UVA/UVB protection.
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$22.95 $22.95
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$22.95 $22.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean Classic Aviator Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Classic Aviator Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of brown aviator sunglasses with a lightweight wire frame and polarized polycarbonate lenses.
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$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Kids' L.L.Bean C-Jay Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Kids' L.L.Bean C-Jay Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of purple kids' polarized sunglasses with lightweight polycarbonate frames and 100% UVA, UVB, and UVC protection.
(0)
$22.95 $22.95
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$22.95 $22.95
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L.L.Bean Higgins Beach Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Higgins Beach Polarized Sunglasses
A lightweight, durable pair with recycled polycarbonate frames and scratch-resistant polarized lenses for UV protection.
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$44.95 $44.95
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$44.95 $44.95
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L.L.Bean Classic Over The Glasses Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean L.L.Bean Classic Over The Glasses Polarized Sunglasses
Black over-eyeglasses polarized sunglasses with deep blue mirror lenses, 100% UVA/UVB/UVC protection, and lightweight polycarbonate frames.
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$44.95 $44.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean Polarized Performance BiFocal Rimless Mirror Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Polarized Performance BiFocal Rimless Mirror Sunglasses
A lightweight, polarized, scratch-resistant polycarbonate eyewear with bifocal reading magnification and glare-reducing mirror lenses.
(0)
$110 $82.99
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$110 $82.99
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Women's L.L.Bean Rockland Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Women's L.L.Bean Rockland Polarized Sunglasses
Polarized sunglasses with brown plant-based nylon frames, scratch-resistant lenses, full coverage and 100% UVA/UVB/UVC protection.
(84)
$89.95 $89.95
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What customers like:
Attractive design
Perfect fit
Comfortable wear
Well-made frame
High-quality lenses
$89.95 $89.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean Beachside With Hydroglare Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Beachside With Hydroglare Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of brown polarized sunglasses with lightweight nylon frames, glare-reducing lenses, and water-repellent protection.
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$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean Ridge Runner With Hydroglare Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Ridge Runner With Hydroglare Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of brown polarized sunglasses with lightweight nylon frames, hydrophobic lenses and 100% UV protection.
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$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Adults' L.L.Bean Harborside With Hydroglare Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Adults' L.L.Bean Harborside With Hydroglare Polarized Sunglasses
Brown polarized sunglasses with lightweight plant-based nylon frames, hydrophobic coating, full coverage and 100% UV protection.
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$89.95 $89.95
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$89.95 $89.95
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Kids' L.L.Bean Bayside Polarized Sunglasses
L.L.Bean Kids' L.L.Bean Bayside Polarized Sunglasses
A pair of pink kids’ sunglasses with polarized lenses, star pattern, lightweight frames, and 100% UV protection.
(0)
$22.95 $22.95
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$22.95 $22.95
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Polycarbonate Sunglasses

Polycarbonate sunglasses bring a clearly named lens material together with a wide range of personal style preferences. Polycarbonate refers to the lens material, rather than a particular frame shape, color, or fit, so the name is a starting point for comparing pairs—not a complete description of their design. The frame gives each pair much of its visual character: rounded outlines offer a different look from angular ones, while a narrow profile makes a different impression than a broad silhouette. Finding a pair that feels like a natural part of a wardrobe often comes down to those small distinctions. Someone who favors understated accessories may prefer a simple outline with minimal detailing; someone who enjoys a more noticeable accent may lean toward a bolder shape. Neither approach requires matching sunglasses to every piece of clothing. A familiar proportion, an appealing color, and details that feel right can be enough to make the choice personal. Lens material and frame material are separate considerations, and the description for each pair is the place to confirm both rather than assuming the entire design is made from polycarbonate. Photographs help show the relationship between the lenses, bridge, and sides, while listed measurements give that appearance useful context. A close-up can also reveal whether the frame has a pronounced upper edge, a gently curved outline, or a more squared-off profile. Those distinctions can be easier to evaluate than broad style labels, especially when comparing two pairs that initially look similar. Polycarbonate sunglasses are a product category defined by a material, but choosing within that category is also about proportion and individual taste. Starting with the shapes already enjoyed in other accessories can make the selection feel less like a change of identity and more like a thoughtful addition. The result should look like something the wearer chose for themselves, rather than something selected to satisfy a passing trend.

Fit deserves as much attention as appearance when comparing polycarbonate sunglasses. A frame can look appealing in a photograph yet have proportions that differ considerably from a familiar pair. Where measurements are provided, lens width, bridge width, and temple length offer useful points of comparison. The overall frame width matters, too: two designs with similar lens measurements can still have different outlines and spacing. An existing pair that fits well can provide a practical reference, particularly when its measurements are printed inside a temple. Those numbers are most helpful when considered together rather than treating any single measurement as a guarantee of fit. The bridge should settle naturally, the sides should not press uncomfortably, and the frame should sit evenly without needing constant repositioning. During a try-on, a small turn of the head or a glance downward can help reveal whether the fit feels settled. Notice where the lower edges sit in relation to the cheeks and whether the upper frame feels close to the brow. These are personal fit considerations, not reasons to rule out an entire shape based on a face-shape formula. Hair, familiar headwear, and preferences about how much of the face a frame covers can all influence the choice. Intended use should be checked in the individual product description rather than inferred from the lens material or a sporty-looking frame. For another related collection to compare, explore Impact Resistant Sunglasses, then review the details for each pair on its own terms. A category name does not replace the information supplied for an individual design. For someone choosing sunglasses as a gift, a favorite existing pair can offer better clues than a guess about what might look good. Its general width, outline, and degree of visual emphasis can help narrow the choice while leaving room for a slightly different expression of the recipient’s style.

Care and storage are part of choosing polycarbonate sunglasses, especially for someone who prefers keeping accessories organized and ready to find. The care directions supplied with each pair should determine how the lenses and frame are cleaned, including which cleaning products and cloths are appropriate. Lens material alone does not tell the whole care story, since other components and any specified treatments may have their own instructions. Rather than reaching automatically for a shirt hem, paper towel, or household cleaner, check those directions first. A designated storage spot also gives sunglasses a place beyond the edge of a counter or the bottom of a crowded bag. When comparing cases, check the dimensions against the folded frame instead of assuming every pair will fit the same container. A broad frame or a pronounced curve may take up space differently from a smaller, flatter design. Set the pair down with attention to where the lenses rest, and avoid forcing the temples closed when something is caught between them. If the frame becomes uneven or a hinge feels different, consult the supplied care information or seek appropriate adjustment advice rather than bending it by guesswork. Durability is best evaluated through the stated construction details and care requirements for the individual pair, not through a sweeping promise attached to the category. The same thoughtful approach helps when selecting a gift: consider whether the recipient likes an understated accessory, has a preferred frame shape, or keeps a particular place for glasses among their everyday belongings. A gift feels more personal when it reflects those familiar habits. For a personal purchase, imagine the small details of ownership—the way the frame folds, the space it needs in its case, and how its proportions compare with a pair already enjoyed. Polycarbonate identifies an important part of the sunglasses, while the complete choice brings together clear product information, a well-considered fit, and a style that feels comfortably familiar.
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