{"product_id":"sonnenbrille-andy-schwarz-polarisiert-barner","title":"Sunglasses Andy – Black · Polarised | Barner","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBARNER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe big round – the Andy is for everyone who has never found a pair of sunglasses that truly fits.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eMost sunglasses are made for a specific face type – and the Andy is for everyone else. At 144 mm frame width, a 25 mm bridge and 47 mm lens width, it’s the most generous frame in Barner’s round range. The 25 mm bridge is the widest in the entire Barner collection – which means the Andy fits nose profiles where most other frames slip, sit too high, or pinch. Glossy TR-90 frame, polarised 7-layer TAC lenses, Category 3, UV400. Available in Black and Patchwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eSunglasses · Barner · Barcelona · Andy · Round · TR-90 · polarised · UV400 · 25 mm bridge\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eThe fail-safe gift – and the one that finally fits\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome people have tried dozens of sunglasses and never found a pair that stays put without pinching. Usually the culprit is the bridge: most frames are built with 15–18 mm bridges sized for narrower nose profiles. Anyone with a slightly wider nose knows the problem: the frame sits too high, slides forward, or leaves marks. The Andy solves it with a 25 mm bridge – the widest in the Barner range. The 144 mm frame and 47 mm lens add up to a round silhouette that feels generous and easy rather than tight and performative. Andy Black is the gift you can’t go wrong with – clean, versatile, and wearable every day of summer. Andy Patchwork is for the person who has said at least once: “I’ve always wanted a tortoiseshell pair.”\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eWhy TR-90 makes a large frame work\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eLarge frames have a specific problem when they’re rigid: they press at the temples and become uncomfortable over time. TR-90, the thermoplastic polyamide that Barner uses, has memory-flex properties: it gives slightly under pressure and returns to its original shape, rather than holding stiff or snapping. That means the Andy’s generous proportions stay comfortable through long days. At approximately 25g total, it’s noticeably lighter than acetate frames of the same size. It’s also completely hypoallergenic – no nickel, no plasticisers – suitable for sensitive skin and full-day wear.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eWhat polarised lenses do that ordinary dark lenses don’t\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAnyone who has cycled into a low sun or driven across a wet road knows that regular dark lenses don’t fully solve the problem: the light still bounces off horizontal surfaces – wet asphalt, puddles, car windscreens – and forces the eyes into a squint. Polarised lenses block that reflected horizontal light specifically. The 7-layer TAC lenses in the Andy include a polarisation filter that eliminates 82% of light intensity (Category 3: 8–18% transmittance). The result is a sharper, more comfortable image rather than simply a darker one. Full UV400 protection included. Suitable for driving.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBarner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAndy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e144 × 48 mm, TR-90 Glossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLenses\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e47 mm, TAC polarised, Category 3, UV400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTemple length\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e148 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Patchwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNeoprene case, microfibre cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBarcelona, Spain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Andy really better for wider nose profiles?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes – that’s the Andy’s defining feature. The 25 mm bridge is the widest in the entire Barner collection. Compare: the Astoria has a 15 mm bridge, the Charles 24 mm. A wider bridge positions the lenses further apart, sitting naturally on a broader nose without pressing into the sides or sliding forward. If previous sunglasses have never sat quite right on the nose, the Andy is the model to try.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is Patchwork – is it tortoiseshell?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003ePatchwork is Barner’s name for a multi-colour, patterned frame material – the tortoiseshell equivalent, with a warm mix of brown, cognac and cream tones. It’s the classic natural-material reference that has gone with round frame shapes for decades. If someone has said they’ve always wanted a tortoiseshell pair: Andy Patchwork is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eDoes the Andy’s size suit narrower faces too?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eAt 144 mm, the Andy is sized for medium to larger face widths. People with narrower or smaller faces may find it slightly oversized. In that case the Charles (142 mm, 44.5 mm lens) is the better choice: more compact and precise. The Andy is at its best on medium to large faces – especially those with wider nose profiles.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eAt €59 – how does this compare to other polarised sunglasses?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eMost polarised sunglasses that match the Andy’s spec – TR-90 frame, 7-layer TAC lenses, UV400, a proper protective case – sit at €80–€150 or more. Designer alternatives start at €150–200 for similar protection. At €59, the Andy delivers the core performance (polarisation, UV400, lightweight frame) without the brand premium – and includes the neoprene case and microfibre cloth as standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndy – the inclusive round from Barcelona. Black for every day, Patchwork for everyone who’s been looking for a tortoiseshell pair.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-product\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-label\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan\u003eBARNER\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-tagline\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eThe widest bridge in the Barner range – 144 mm frame, 25 mm bridge, 7-layer polarised TAC lenses.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-intro\"\u003eThe Andy is the largest and most dimensionally generous model in the Barner round range – and the model with the widest bridge in the entire Barner collection. 144 mm frame width, 47 mm lens width, 25 mm bridge, 148 mm temples: these dimensions make the Andy the most inclusive Barner model, accommodating nose profiles and head sizes that other frames in the range cannot comfortably serve. TR-90 glossy frame, polarised TAC lenses Category 3, UV400. Available in Black and Patchwork.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-highlight\"\u003eRound · Glossy · TR-90 · TAC polarised · Category 3 · UV400 · 25 mm bridge · Barcelona\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eDesign analysis: The round frame as inclusive format\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Andy is the formal counterpoint to the Charles: where the Charles pursues precision and reduction (44.5 mm lens, 24 mm bridge), the Andy works with generous proportions. At 144 mm frame width and 47 mm lens width, it is measurably larger. The 25 mm bridge – widest in the entire collection – is a functional design decision that extends the range of wearable nose profiles beyond the 15–18 mm standard used by the majority of sunglasses. The 148 mm temples are the longest in the Barner range. The glossy finish interprets the classic round frame with a precise, reflective surface character that is formally distinct from the matte TR-90 finishes in other Barner models. Black delivers the clearest formal reading of the round geometry. Patchwork applies a warm, multi-tone patterned material – a tortoiseshell-equivalent that harmonises strongly with the round silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eMaterials: TR-90 Glossy and 7-layer TAC\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-body\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Andy frame is TR-90, a thermoplastic polyamide with memory-flex properties: it deforms under load and returns to its original geometry without fracture lines. At 144 mm frame width, weight is a meaningful consideration: TR-90 is approximately 40% lighter than acetate, keeping total frame weight at approximately 25g. Fully hypoallergenic. The 7-layer TAC lenses include a central polarisation filter eliminating horizontally polarised reflected light from water, road surfaces and glass. Category 3 transmittance (8–18%) is approved for driving and all standard daylight conditions. UV400 coverage is complete across the UVA\/UVB spectrum. Each purchase plants one tree in the Barner Forest.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eProduct details\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ctable class=\"cm-table\"\u003e\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBrand\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBarner\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eModel\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eAndy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eStyle\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eRound\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFinish\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eGlossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eFrame\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e144 × 48 mm, TR-90 Glossy\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eLenses\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e47 mm, TAC polarised, Category 3, UV400\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBridge\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e25 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eTemple length\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003e148 mm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eColours\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBlack, Patchwork\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eIncludes\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eNeoprene case, microfibre cloth\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\u003ctd\u003eBarcelona, Spain\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\u003c\/table\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-section-label\"\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is the functional significance of a 25 mm bridge?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe bridge determines lens separation and nose fit. A 25 mm bridge positions the lenses further apart than standard 15–18 mm bridges, accommodating wider nose profiles that most frames cannot serve without slipping or pressing. It is the single most distinctive dimensional feature of the Andy and the primary reason to choose it over other Barner models.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eHow does the Andy compare to the Charles in dimension and fit profile?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eThe Charles: 44.5 mm lens, 24 mm bridge, 142 mm frame, 142 mm temples – compact and precise. The Andy: 47 mm lens, 25 mm bridge, 144 mm frame, 148 mm temples – generous and inclusive. The 1 mm bridge difference is functionally significant. The Andy is the model for medium-to-large faces and wider nose profiles; the Charles for smaller faces or those seeking a more contained silhouette.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eWhat is Patchwork as a colour variant?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003ePatchwork is Barner’s designation for a multi-colour patterned frame material – typically a tortoiseshell-equivalent with warm brown, cognac and cream tones. It is a classical natural-material reference that reads well within the round-frame format.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-faq-item\"\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-q\"\u003eIs the Andy approved for driving use?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp class=\"cm-faq-a\"\u003eYes. Category 3 (8–18% light transmittance) is explicitly approved for daytime road use under EU standards. The polarisation filter additionally reduces glare from wet road surfaces and windscreens, which improves visual clarity in driving conditions beyond what non-polarised lenses provide.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"cm-cta\"\u003e\u003cp\u003eAndy – the widest, most inclusive round frame in the Barner range: 25 mm bridge, 7-layer polarised lenses, designed in Barcelona.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Barner","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":54806940549388,"sku":"BRN_0009_BL_00","price":59.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0065\/0104\/0226\/files\/280292-barner-sonnenbrille-andy-schwarz-noir-black-noir-freisteller-product-image-0.jpg?v=1779835890","url":"https:\/\/charlesandmarie.de\/en-fr\/products\/sonnenbrille-andy-schwarz-polarisiert-barner","provider":"Charles \u0026 Marie's Design- \u0026 Geschenke-Shop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}