A sunglasses factory is expected to shut down with the loss of more than 100 jobs.

Workers at Polaroid Eyewear in West Dunbartonshire have been told they face losing their jobs, with the plant earmarked for closure by 2017.

The Vale of Leven factory, which employs 107 workers, is owned by Polaroid Eyewear parent company Safilo, which is based in Italy.

Safilo plan to transfer their operations at their Scottish site to bases in China by the spring of 2017..

Luisa Delgado, chief executive of Safilo, said: "We believe, with regret, that the current supply chain could not support the global brand expansion in a sustainable way.

"Polaroid needs modernised production technology and optimised costs with simpler logistic flows to ensure it is sustainable.

"We will continue to give support during this transition period as best as we can.

"We would also like to take this opportunity to thank our organisation in Vale for their dedication over the years and for their important and continuing contributions while we progress with the consultations."

A spokeswoman for West Dunbartonshire Council said: "The closure of Polaroid in West Dunbartonshire is sad news and the Council’s thoughts today are with the employees who are affected, and their families.

"Our priority now is to meet senior staff at the plant this week and provide all the help required to support the workforce to find alternative employment and training opportunities.

"The Council’s Working4U and Working4business services will work with Skills Development Scotland, DWP and West College Scotland to offer advice and support in work coaching and CV development to assist the staff to find alternative employment.

"We can also offer to review employee’s qualifications and skills and help them access further education. Council staff will also offer debt management and benefit advice to assist the employees.

"In addition, we can explore opportunities with individuals and groups to offer support and advice through Business Gateway to anyone who would like to start their own business."

Jackie Baillie Labour MSP for Dumbarton and spokesperson for public services and wealth creation said: "This is a devastating blow for West Dunbartonshire and to those who are facing redundancy. Polaroid has been a key part of the local economy for many years.

"I will be seeking an urgent meeting with the company and trade unions."