diff --git a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_xeno/vaurca.dm b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_xeno/vaurca.dm
index 62920a77d3a..34ec4c11ba4 100644
--- a/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_xeno/vaurca.dm
+++ b/code/modules/client/preference_setup/loadout/loadout_xeno/vaurca.dm
@@ -4,6 +4,7 @@
 	cost = 2
 	whitelisted = list(SPECIES_VAURCA_WORKER, SPECIES_VAURCA_WARRIOR)
 	sort_category = "Xenowear - Vaurca"
+	flags = GEAR_HAS_NAME_SELECTION | GEAR_HAS_DESC_SELECTION | GEAR_HAS_COLOR_SELECTION
 
 /datum/gear/mask/vaurca
 	display_name = "mandible garment"
diff --git a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
index ed86345495c..60417cd5f1d 100644
--- a/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
+++ b/code/modules/clothing/glasses/glasses.dm
@@ -474,8 +474,10 @@ BLIND     // can't see anything
 /obj/item/clothing/glasses/sunglasses/blinders
 	name = "vaurcae blinders"
 	desc = "Specially designed Vaurca blindfold, designed to let in just enough light to see."
+	icon = 'icons/obj/vaurca_items.dmi'
 	icon_state = "blinders"
-	item_state = "blindfold"
+	item_state = "blinders"
+	contained_sprite = TRUE
 	drop_sound = 'sound/items/drop/gloves.ogg'
 	pickup_sound = 'sound/items/pickup/gloves.ogg'
 
diff --git a/html/changelogs/geeves-colourable_blinders.yml b/html/changelogs/geeves-colourable_blinders.yml
new file mode 100644
index 00000000000..e0d89a32b47
--- /dev/null
+++ b/html/changelogs/geeves-colourable_blinders.yml
@@ -0,0 +1,7 @@
+author: Geeves
+
+delete-after: True
+
+changes: 
+  - rscadd: "Vaurcae blinders can now be recoloured."
+  - bugfix: "Blinders now properly fit the face on the side sprites."
\ No newline at end of file
diff --git a/icons/obj/vaurca_items.dmi b/icons/obj/vaurca_items.dmi
index e245d520513..5f5212ef3ce 100644
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