Athene | Olive
The Athene are sunglasses for all occasions, from mountain hiking to red carpet events. A classic shape re-crafted with sustainable materials to give them some impressive eco-credentials. The low carbon bio-acetate uses plant based plasticisers and natural dyes giving them a carbon emissions footprint of only 110.83grams (about the same as making three cups of tea).
Sprung hinges and easy to adjust arms ensure a guaranteed comfortable fit, and with bio-resin lenses that provide 100% UVA/UVB protection to keep your eyes safe all day long.
+ Sizing & Fit
- Frame size: Medium- 48mm-22mm-140mm (lens, nose, temples)
This frame is best suited for regular heads (55-57cm). Ideal for many face shapes and nose heights.
+ Shipping
+ Free UK deliveryPrescription glasses, prescription sunglasses and ready readers are shipped after lenses have been fitted between 7-12 working days. We will keep you updated by email.
International shipping calculated at checkout. For more information please visit our Shipping pages.
+ Bio-acetate Range
A sustainable bio-acetate frame, carefully finished with sprung hinges to ensure the best fit. This frame is made with Mazzucchelli cellulose acetate, a naturally derived material made from wood pulp. Providing an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
+ Technical Specs
- Frame size: Medium
- 48mm-20mm-145mm (lens, nose, temples)
- Colour: Olive green
- Gender: Unisex
- Material: Italian Mazzucchelli bio-acetate
- Lenses: 100% UVA protection (UV400)
- German engineered OBE sprung hinges
- Sustainable Eco-cork case
- Recycled PET glasses cloth and pouch

Frequently Asked Questions
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Shipping is £4.95 for orders under £100 and free for orders £100+
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We accept most major credit cards as well as Apple Pay, Google Pay, Shop Pay & Clearpay.
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Yes we do.
Generous APE is a multi-brand marketplace which means products are sent directly from the different brands, some in different countries. Returns need to be sent direct back to the brands, not Generous APE. Therefore, if you have ordered products from different brands and you wish to return them, they will need to be sent back to each brand.
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Each brand has there own size guides which can often be found in the product description. We also have our own general size guide available on each product.