Technical

Our eyewear is manufactured using the highest quality materials.

Our frames are hand cut from plant-based Japanese acetate, a cellulose material made from tree pulp and wood chips rather than petroleum. It is light, tough and malleable, so each pair endures the elements while keeping its shape and finish.

The hinges and internals of each piece of eyewear must be of the utmost quality to ensure their longevity. Our hinges are European engineered, sourced from Italian manufacturer Visottica or German manufacturer Comotec, both known throughout the industry for their precision and quality.

Of course every piece of eyewear must provide optimal optical quality. Taking no shortcuts, our lenses are sourced from premium German optics manufacturer, Carl Zeiss Vision. Our lenses undergo rigorous testing by our lens supplier, Carl Zeiss Vision, who have more than 160 years of experience in optics manufacturing, before they are supplied to us for our frames. All our lenses are coated with a multi-layer anti-reflective coating to reduce internal glare and are hard-coated to prevent scratching. Our lenses are made from CR-39, a plastic polymer which is lightweight, shatter proof and durable.

All our lenses are category 3 filter, offer full UV protection and comply with the following international standards (which makes them suitable for driving):

Our frames are cut, shaped and assembled in a state of the art facility next to other premium brands. The material is cut from single acetate sheets, allowing the frames to maintain a uniform colour finish while holding their own unique pattern. The frames go through a multi-step process where they are polished and assembled by hand, ensuring the highest quality craftsmanship and finish is maintained in every frame.

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