Since 1888 Julbo has been developing the highest-quality sunglasses and lenses, with a focus on craftsmanship, durability, and functionality.
Julbo History
Jules Beaud / The First Cristallier Sunglasses
1888
Founder Jules Beaud was born in Morez, France, in the Jura Mountains, the heart of the French eyewear industry. He began his business with a single focus: innovation in optical eyewear. In the early 20th century, responding to the needs of Chamonix crystal hunters seeking eye protection in the mountains, Beaud created the first "Cristalliers" sunglasses, launching Julbo's journey in optical sun protection.
Vermont / The First Glacier Sunglasses
1950
Julbo transformed the market with the launch of the Vermont glacier sunglasses, which marked the beginning of climbing's golden era. These sunglasses provided mountaineers with essential eye protection for conquering the world’s highest peaks. Later embraced by rock stars, the Vermont became an iconic collector’s item.
Yannick Seigneur / Technical Advisor
1970
Julbo did more than just name its products after legendary peaks like Everest, Makalu, and Annapurna. They developed and rigorously tested them on the world's highest mountains, including Everest, Makalu, K2, Gasherbrum II, Broad Peak, and Nanga Parbat, all on the face of their technical advisor, Yannick Seigneur.
Flouro Fun / Faster, Higher, Wilder
1980
As the fluorescent-fueled 1980s kicked off, mountaineers unleashed their energy, and Julbo was right there to support their quest for peak performance. Climbing sensation Éric Escoffier conquered three 8000-meter peaks in under three weeks in the Himalayas, while Patrick Gabarrou made his mark with feats like Le Voyage du Gab, scaling seven north faces in three days in the Mont Blanc Massif. Both athletes relied on Julbo for their eyewear.
Baby / For The Big and Small Alike
1990
In the 90s, Julbo continued to prioritize performance, highlighted by the achievements of Jean-Christophe Lafaille. Already a leading brand for sun protection in extreme environments, Julbo broadened its expertise to new domains and markets. The company launched the Nautic line, welcoming yachtsman Franck Cammas to the team in 1998. This decade also saw the debut of the Baby range, providing exceptional protection for the delicate eyes of children.
Multisport / A New World For Julbo
2000
In this multisport era, Julbo expanded its reach across all fronts and elements. The brand supported polar explorer Mike Horn on his extraordinary global expeditions. With the rise of outdoor sports like trail running and mountain biking, Julbo was everywhere—offering products perfectly tailored to each discipline and keeping pace with every adventure.
RX Trem Program
2010
Julbo enhanced its expertise with the launch of the RX sunglass program, revolutionizing the world of sunglasses and earning the prestigious Silmo Gold Award. Now, prescription eyewear users can fully enjoy their sport with Julbo's performance-driven prescription sunglasses.
Quality, Craftsmanship, Innovation
TODAY
Julbo continues the tradition of creating premium eyewear with a dedication to quality, offering a lifetime warranty on all its products, while also pushing the boundaries of innovation with the development of REACTIV Photochromic lens technology, and SuperFlow Anti-Fog technology for goggles.
