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Boris Herrmann

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 Following a soft launch in the sailing market, 

. As long-standing friends of the brand, and sharing a strong sustainability ethos at the core of their work, the partnership was an obvious choice. Working closely together, the Team Malizia sailors and VALLON created the ultimate sailing sunglasses made from 

 for Boris Herrmann to take on his next Vendée Globe challenge this November.

 performance sunglasses, designed for sailing, featuring exceptional V52® polarized lenses, and frames made from 85% recycled fishing nets fused into a durable nylon-6. The Malizia are designed by the professional sailing team and VALLON for skippers, sailors, and seafarers who are seeking a high-performance, sustainable eyewear solution that will provide maximum protection for long days out on the water, where eye comfort and protection are essential.

Together with the Mama Earth Foundation, Team Malizia created the 

 in the Philippines where half the mangroves were lost over the past 100 years. The aim is to restore the local mangrove ecosystem and, thanks to help from around the world, Team Malizia reached the goal of planting one million mangroves. They have now set the new goal of 2 million mangroves and the restoration efforts receive support from donations worldwide with several of their partners seamlessly integrating donations into their daily operations. For every pair of 

 will be planted in the Malizia Mangrove Park.

https://shop.team-malizia.com/products/vallon-sunglasses

Boris Herrmann wearing the Malizia sunglasses

Inspired by iconic eyewear of yesteryear and their deep passion for outdoor sports, VALLON was founded by two Swedish brothers with a shared vision to reinvent sports eyewear. Seeking to merge classic design elements with high-performance functionality, they created a new generation of eyewear fit for modern day adventure seekers and outdoor enthusiasts.

VALLON sunglasses and goggles are trusted by professional athletes taking on the world’s toughest challenges. Combining resilience, protection, sustainability, and innovation, we strive to make the most unique, fair-priced, and best looking eyewear for outdoor enthusiasts. Cleaning up plastic with every pair sold.

#ClassicStyleMaximumPerformance #theVALLONway Visit 

, or get in touch for more information. 

A Race We Must Win – Climate Action Now!

 mission is only possible due to the strong and long-lasting commitment from its 

: Zurich Group Germany, Kuehne+Nagel, MSC Mediterranean Shipping Company, Hapag-Lloyd, Schütz, the Yacht Club de Monaco, and EFG International. These partners band behind Team Malizia to support its campaign, each of them working towards projects in their own field to innovate around climate solutions.

Boris Herrmann wearing his VALLON sunglasses onboard Malizia - Seaexplorer

Boris Herrmann wearing his VALLON sunglasses onboard 

Working closely together, the Team Malizia sailors and VALLON created the ultimate sailing sunglasses made from sustainable materials for Boris Herrmann to take on his next Vendée Globe challenge this November.