Right to repair
Quality rarely breaks
Monkeyglasses was founded in 2009 with a clear mission: to create durable eyewear frames made from a combination of biodegradable materials and recycled and recyclable parts. And we haven’t compromised on quality — since 2009, the percentage of Monkeyglasses frames returned due to manufacturing defects has been under 1%.
We can repair almost any Monkeyglasses frame
Glasses can live a tough life — and we often repair self-inflicted damage, such as frames that have been sat on or stepped on. At Monkeyglasses, we keep spare parts for all our frame models, so no matter when your glasses were made, the optician team at the Monkeyglasses Flagship Store is usually able to help. Bring your glasses in and show us the damage — we’ll do our best to work a little magic.
Good service and integrity become law
At Monkeyglasses, we’ve always believed it’s natural to repair your glasses whenever possible — for your sake and for the planet’s. Now, the EU Parliament has passed the Right to Repair directive, which fits perfectly with our philosophy. Commonly known as “R2R”, the goal is simple: far fewer products should be discarded within their first years of life, because all manufacturers will now be required to offer repair services instead of simply replacing items or refunding the purchase price
Higher quality, higher expectations
In the future, far fewer products will be made with a “use and throw away” mindset. The new requirements will encourage manufacturers to create products of higher quality and longer lifespan. That’s great news for the planet — and for you as a consumer, who can look forward to better repair options across the market, not only from small, heart-driven businesses.
What does R2R mean for you?
At Monkeyglasses, the new rules don’t mean many changes — we already deliver higher quality and better service than what the EU demands.
But from June 2026, two key changes will take effect:
- Each manufacturer must offer repair services both during and after the warranty period.
- Every EU member state must implement at least one initiative to make repair an affordable and attractive choice for consumers.
Examples of such initiatives could include financial support for repairs, public information campaigns about rights and options, free repair workshops, or funding for community-based volunteer repair centers.
New lenses in old frames
The new rules give you even better opportunities to make a difference — and reduce the 1.8 tons of waste that the average European sends to landfill each year.
But you don’t have to wait until June 2026 to start thinking differently.
One of Monkeyglasses’ most popular upcycling services is that we can fit new lenses into any kind of frame. (https://www.monkeyglasses.dk/glas-skifte)
Your grandmother’s vintage frames or your old screen glasses that no longer match your prescription can be brought back to life at the Monkeyglasses Flagship Store in Nørrebro.
You can, of course, get regular lenses with an updated prescription fitted into a frame you love — but we can also order prescription sunglass lenses in almost any color you desire. Ready-made non-prescription sunglass lenses are available in-store, and you can choose from at least ten different colors, all with 100% EU-approved UV protection. We’ve also introduced photochromic lenses that darkens automatically when exposed to UV sunlight.
We look forward to helping you!