Every brand has an origin story. Ours started with a mountain bike crash, a dorm room, and eBay. Founder Jason Bolt shares how Revant went from an apartment in Eugene, Oregon, to manufacturing lenses in Portland and saving more than 3 million frames from the landfill.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where are Revant lenses made?
Revant manufactures lenses in Portland, Oregon, and has helped save more than 3 million frames from landfills by keeping people in their existing sunglasses instead of buying new ones.
How did Revant Optics get started?
Founder Jason Bolt started the company out of his apartment in Eugene, Oregon, offering replacement lenses for Oakley sunglasses.
What are Revant lenses made from?
Revant uses optical-grade polycarbonate, a step up from the triacetate the brand started with. Revant is also the first company to use 60% recycled polycarbonate in its lens lines, with zero optical degradation.
Is Revant an Oregon company?
Yes. Revant is an Oregon business that was founded in 2011, and brought much of its manufacturing in-house starting in 2017.