Bollé was founded in 1888 by Séraphin Bollé in France.
The company originated in Oyonnax, a French town known for manufacturing and plastics production. Bollé first became associated with molded combs and other products before developing protective and sporting eyewear.
Over time, Bollé built a reputation in sunglasses, ski goggles, cycling eyewear, and safety products. Its history therefore spans both fashion-oriented sunglasses and equipment designed for demanding outdoor environments.
Bollé is easy to mix up with Julbo because both are French brands with deep links to mountain sports. The distinction is that Bollé’s origin is tied to Séraphin Bollé and Oyonnax, while Julbo was founded by Jules Baud in Morez.