Kate Wood Originals, named after founder Pim Gietelink’s daughter, was created out of a desire to build a legacy he could pass on to future generations. Born in Amsterdam in 2012 first with wooden sunglasses and watches, Kate Wood Originals is a socially conscious business that believes there is still great value in carefully handcrafted goods made from renewable resources. Using wood and bamboo, we create lightweight and comfortable products for those who value beauty and quality. Each Kate Wood Originals is unique and designed simply out of a love for nature and craftsmanship. We believe every business has a social responsibility to work with integrity. Kate Wood Originals are conscientiously built to last because we want you to cherish our products for a lifetime. If for any reason you are not satisfied, please contact us and we will do our best to ensure you are happy. We also believe in giving back. Because we started our story with handcrafted wooden glasses, Kate Wood Originals donates 10% of its proceeds to the Orbis Foundation. Nearly half a million children go blind every year and 80% of these cases are preventable. This nonprofit organization ventures to remote areas around the world with its flying hospital so that children with no access to health care are given the gift of sight and a brighter tomorrow.