With a comprehensive sustainability strategy, Sunshades Eyewear is proud to lead the Australian and Global eyewear markets in creating a more sustainable future for generations to come.
Key Feature: 29% recycled content
Applications: Soft case | hard case
Brands Available: Karen Walker, Oroton, Missoma (Le Specs)
GRS Certified, independently verified and traceable supply chain for 29% recycled post-consumer polyester fabric with 71% conventional polyurethane.
Key Feature: 100% recycled content
Applications: Drawstring pouch | cleaning cloth
Brands Available: Solarized, The Cancer Council , Glarefoil, Generic
GRS Certified, independently verified and traceable supply chain for 100% recycled post-consumer polyester fabric.
Key Feature: Closed loop recycled content
Applications: Injection frames
Brands Available: The Book Club
Made from 50% recycled content which is recovered and recycled in a closed loop system by Eastman.
Developed by Eastman as part of their sustainable future initiative which aims to end reliance on virgin plastics made from non-renewable fossil fuels, through innovative recycling methods which deliver virgin-grade quality. Does not contain bisphenol A (BPA). Each step of the supply chain must be independently certified.
ISCC vendor certified
Key Feature: Bio Plant Content
Applications: Injection frames
Brands Available: Le Specs
Bio-plastics are either fully or partially made from renewable resources, phasing out the use of non-renewable virgin petroleum in plastic manufacturing. Ecozen is made from 10% plant-derived biomass components.
This material will not warp, is scratch-resistant, and does not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol S (BPS).
Read MoreKey Feature: Recycled & Bio-Based
Applications: Injection frames
Brands Available: Le Sustain
Using a by-product of the coffee industry, this innovative material is made from 30% coffee grounds combined with 70% stabilized (PP).
Featuring an organic, flecked look and tactile matte finish, this material will not warp and does not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol S (BPS).
Read MoreKey Feature: Bio-Based
Applications: Injection made frames
Brands Available: Indescratchables
Bio-plastics are either fully or partially made from renewable resources, phasing out the use of non-renewable virgin petroleum in plastic manufacturing.
Rilsan derives between 45% and 65% of their ingredients from castor bean oil, depending on the grade of pellet used.
Key Feature: Recyclable
Applications: Injection frames
Brands Available: Le Sustain, The Book Club, Indescratchables
This plastic became freely available around the time The Book Club was founded.
Tritan plastic is BPA-free, flexible, lightweight, uses less energy in production compared to PC and can be recycled at level 7 (other) easily when the material is dyed rather than painted.
Key Feature: Recycled & Bio-Based
Applications: Injection product
Brands Available: Le Sustain, The Book Club
Sourcing from key rice growing regions of China and Taiwan, innovative bio-plastic producer Truegrasses has harnessed the properties of this agricultural waste product for its biomass potential.
A by-product normally burned on site after grain is harvested, rice straw is transformed to make up 35% of this new material combined with 65% post-consumer recycled polypropylene (PP).
An organic, flecked look and tactile matte finish propels this bioplastic to the frontline of sustainable plastic alternatives.
Global Recycle Standard (GRS) Certified.
Key Feature: Recycled & Bio-Based
Other Names: Le Sustain | meadow grass | Bio-plastic
Applications: Injection frames
Brands Available: Le Sustain
An innovative new bio-plastic, Truegrass combines sustainably sourced meadow grass (30%) supplied and verified by BioWert, Germany and post-consumer recycled polypropylene (70%) into a composite material known as Agriplast.
This material will not warp and does not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol S (BPS).
Global Recycle Standard (GRS) Certified.
Key Feature: Organic compounds & Biodegradable
Applications: Premium handmade acetate frames
Brands Available: Oroton, Karen Walker, Le Specs (Optical & RX Suns)
Produced by respected acetate manufacturers including Mazzucchelli, Jimei and Jinyu, the features of bio acetate focus on removing chemical plasticisers from acetate sheets for 100% biodegradability.
Bio acetate testing shows that it in controlled composting conditions it breaks down in 115 days, faster than standard EN12432 (2000) stipulates; biodegradation within 180 days.
Bisphenol A (BPA) and bisphenol S (BPS) free.
Key Feature: Recycled content
Applications: Injection frames
Brands Available: Aire, Cancer Council
Polycarbonate is one of the toughest plastics available, with high impact resistance.
Offering a smooth gloss finish and an endless variety of colours, recycled polycarbonate offers the same durability as virgin polycarbonate.
Global Recycle Standard (GRS) Certified.
FSC Certified, recycled, uncoated
Removing coatings on pillow & swing tags, warranty cards and other items to increase recyclability
All brands are currently transitioning to FSC Certified recycled material
FSC: The Forestry Stewardship Council verify sustainable supply chains to reduce global deforestation and standardise recycled content.
Key Feature: Recycled content
Applications: Injection frames | demo lens
Brands Available: Le Sustain, Le Specs Blue Light, The Book Club, Cancer Council
Premium recycled acrylic material made from 70% recycled PMMA, and 30% stabilized PMMA.
Carefully selected for its gloss finish and recycled properties, this material is certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS).
Key Feature: Recycled content
Applications: Injection frames
Brands available: Le Sustain, The Book Club
Recycled material made from 30% recycled optical grade PET certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS), combined with 70% stabilized PET.
Featuring a gloss finish and smooth touch, this material will not warp and does not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol S (BPS).
