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Premium Sunglass Gifting for Construction & Trades Companies

Your crews work outside 250+ days a year. Designer sunglasses aren't just a premium gift — they're gear your people will actually use every single day. From safety milestone rewards to project completion celebrations, give your teams something that respects the work they do.

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Premium sunglass gifting activation at a construction project completion celebration with designer frames displayed outdoors

How It Works

Designed for construction operations managers, safety directors, and project executives who want recognition programs that resonate with crews and leadership alike.

Tell Us About Your Team

Share your goals — safety incentive program, project completion celebration, company retreat, or client appreciation. We'll recommend frame collections built for durability and outdoor use (polarized lenses, wraparound fits, impact-resistant frames) alongside premium lifestyle options for management and clients.

We Build Your Program

Our team curates frame selections by audience — rugged performance brands like Oakley and Costa for field crews, premium lifestyle brands like Ray-Ban and Maui Jim for office and leadership, and luxury designers for client gifts. Custom-branded packaging with your company logo ties it all together.

Your People Get Something Real

At on-site activations, crew members and project teams browse the collection and get professionally fitted. For remote or distributed teams, VIP gift boxes ship directly to home addresses. Either way, your people walk away with genuine designer sunglasses they'll wear on the job site tomorrow — not another branded hard hat sticker.

Retention and Morale Compound

In an industry with 21% annual turnover, tangible recognition matters. A pair of Oakleys earned for hitting a safety milestone gets worn every day on the job site — a visible reminder that this company values its people. That kind of recognition drives retention, reinforces safety culture, and makes your company the one people want to work for.

Common Use Cases

Construction runs on relationships and retention. Here's how forward-thinking GCs and specialty contractors use sunglass gifting to recognize their people and strengthen partnerships.

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Safety Milestone & Zero-Incident Rewards

Your crew just hit 500 days without a lost-time incident. The standard reward is a pizza party and a certificate. The reward that actually reinforces safety culture? Designer sunglasses with polarized lenses they'll wear on the job site every day. Tie sunglass tiers to safety milestones — Oakley for 90-day targets, Costa for 6-month milestones, Maui Jim for annual achievements. Every pair worn on site is a visible reminder to the entire crew that safety gets recognized and rewarded here.

Project Completion & Topping-Out Celebrations

The topping-out ceremony or project completion party is when you recognize the team that made it happen. Set up a sunglass activation at the celebration — 200+ frames including performance and lifestyle options — and let your crew, project managers, and subcontractor leads pick their pair. It creates a shared team moment, generates social content your marketing team can use, and gives everyone a tangible reminder of the project they built together. It's the gift that turns a job into a team story.

Client & Subcontractor Appreciation

The developers, architects, and subcontractor partners who keep your pipeline full deserve more than a holiday fruit basket. VIP gift boxes with Ray-Ban, Maui Jim, or luxury brands like Gucci — customized with your company's branding and a personal note from your CEO — communicate that you value the relationship beyond the current contract. Time it to project milestones, annual reviews, or holiday gifting season for maximum impact on retention, referrals, and preferred-contractor status.

Our Onsite Experiences in Action

From beachside incentive trips to downtown sales kickoffs, see how we transform corporate events into unforgettable brand activation moments. Real events, real guests, real excitement.

Some Of The
Brands We Carry

We offer the world's most sought-after luxury eyewear brands - from classic icons like Ray-Ban and Oakley to high-fashion houses like Prada, Gucci, and Versace. As authorized retailers with 17 years of expertise, we provide access to 1,000+ designer frames, ensuring every guest finds a style they'll love and actually wear.

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FAQs

Here are some common questions about our services and how we can assist you.

Do you have sunglasses that are practical for outdoor job sites?

That's one of the biggest reasons construction companies choose us. Our collection includes hundreds of performance and sport frames built for outdoor work — polarized lenses that cut glare on concrete and steel, wraparound frames that block dust and wind, and impact-resistant construction that holds up on active job sites. Brands like Oakley, Costa, and Maui Jim are specifically designed for outdoor use. We also carry ANSI Z87.1-rated safety sunglasses for crews that need compliant eye protection with a premium look.

Can you set up an activation at a job site or construction yard?

We've set up activations in construction trailers, job site break areas, company headquarters, hotel ballrooms for company retreats, and outdoor event tents for topping-out celebrations. Our setup is self-contained and weather-adaptable — we bring everything including display cases, lighting, and fitting specialists. For distributed crews across multiple sites, VIP gift boxes shipped to home addresses ensure everyone gets the same premium experience regardless of location.

How does tiered gifting work for a company with field crews and office staff?

We build tiered programs that match your org structure. A typical setup: field crews and apprentices select from rugged performance brands like Oakley and Costa (polarized, durable, built for outdoor work). Foremen, superintendents, and project managers get access to premium lifestyle brands like Ray-Ban and Maui Jim. Executive leadership and VIP client gifts step up to luxury brands like Gucci, Persol, and Oliver Peoples. Each tier gets its own branded packaging, and we can customize by project, division, or milestone level.

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Ready to Reward the People Who Build Things?

Get a custom proposal in under 24 hours. Whether you're building a safety incentive program, planning a project celebration, or upgrading your client gifts — we'll scope it and put together pricing that works.

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Real Reviews

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Infinix Global

“Ninety Six Shades made our sunglass gifting experience seamless. Professional, communicative, and attentive to every guest, they delivered flawlessly…”

Sasha Yeager

Senior Meeting Manager

Hilton

“Working with the 96 Shades team was an absolute pleasure from start to finish. The entire process was smooth and professional…”

Todd Steinberg

Director of Sales, Worldwide Accounts

Live Nation Premium

“We had a fantastic experience working with Ninety Six Shades for a recent client gifting initiative. Their professionalism and service made the process seamless…”

Tonya Sharpe

Vice President, National Sales

Dairy Farmers of America

“Their professionalism and attention to detail consistently elevate our events. Guests frequently comment that the sunglasses are the best corporate gift they’ve ever received…”

Michele Kammerer

Senior Manager of Events

CDK Global

“Unparalleled customer service. Our tradeshow activation was insanely successful, and the onsite management made it effortless…”

Abbie Barnett

Meeting and Event Manager

ReSound GN

“96 Shades was amazing to work with for our customer event. Quick turnaround, quality products — highly recommend…”

Theresa Smith

Event Specialist

Nonprofit Organization

"Ninety Six Shades provided an exceptional gifting experience for our donor event. They were professional, incredibly easy to work with, and offered great value for the quality delivered..."

Ellie Tradup

Sr. Event Manager

Deutsch Family Wine & Spirits

"96 Shades was an absolute standout as our gifting partner this year—truly elevating the entire incentive experience from start to finish."

Linda Meunier

Sr. Event Planner

Fidelity National Financial

"We hired 96 Shades for a corporate event celebrating our top sales performers, and the experience exceeded every expectation."

Kimberly Comet

Assistant VP, Marketing