OUR STORY
Founded in 1888 in Oyonnax, France, the Bollé family originally designed and manufactured combs and hair accessories from horn. In 1936 the company launched the production of sunglasses and optical frames in Celluloid and then Rhodoid. After the Second World War, Bollé became the pioneer of molded nylon, with products that met the highest standards of that time. The first pair of goggles and masks were added to the Bollé range of products in 1950.
The sporting adventure started in 1960 when Bollé introduced its first dedicated ski goggles. Meanwhile, the Bollé Safety division worked alongside the French Army, Navy and Aerospace to develop safety goggles.
As an industry leader with innovative products, the Bollé brands have grown from their small workshop beginnings to become a leading global manufacturer of quality eyewear.
Today, more than 100 years later, Bollé products are distributed and worn in all parts of the world.
KEY NUMBERS
// Over 120 years of expertise
// 500 products
// 4 product lines(safety, welding, RX and Tactical)
// 3 subsidiaries (Bollé Safety North America, Bollé Safety Europe Middle East & Africa and Bollé Safety Asia Pacific)
// 2300m square meters of storage
// 24h - 48h: Delivery in France max / 48h - 72h for EMEA
// Permanent stock of 1 500 000 products
Creation of the Company Seraphin Bollé. Invention of Celluloid (JW Hyatt), a material that becomes the base product for Bollé.
First manufacturing of sunglasses and optical frames in Celluloid, then rhodoid.
Production of the 1st nylon Bollé goggles.
Launch of the 1st set of safety spectacles and goggles and in 1956, Georges Bollé, created the famous pair of "cat eyes" sunglasses in nylon.
Production of 1st ski goggles.
Creation of two specific manufacturing departments:
- Department of Industrial Safety that developed products to provide the French Army, Navy and Aerospace with safety eyewear.
- Department of Sport glasses amateurs and professionals looking for leading-edge design and maximum protection.
Creation of Baxter model : with its waterproof foam and ingenious system for attaching the strap, BAXTER offers effective protection from sprays of solids and liquids, and from dust.
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Creation of Pilot model: its co-injected, ventilated frame guarantees unequalled adaptability and comfort.
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Creation of Rush+ Glow model: equipped with phosphorescent temples to be seen in the dark : a remarkable safety argument !
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