EASTMAN, a global specialty materials company, and SWISS EYEWEAR GROUP (SEG), a leading eyewear manufacturer, announce their partnership to celebrate the 10th anniversary of SEG’s INVU eyewear collection. The innovative eyewear collection features EASTMAN Tritan™ Renew in all the frames. The collection also offers a selection of polarized lenses that will elevate your style and protect your eyes with unparalleled clarity.
INVU by SEG has established itself as a true industry leader, constantly pushing the boundaries of frame and lens materials. while ensuring affordability for global consumers. By partnering with EASTMAN, SEG is taking a giant leap towards its commitment to offer enhanced sustainability for a premium consumer experience with clear conscience. EASTMAN and SEG are revolutionizing the world of eyewear fashion, ensuring that looking good and feeling good go hand in hand.
“We are delighted to work with EASTMAN to ensure that fast-moving, affordable fashion and environmental responsibility are not mutually exclusive”, said Jerry Dreifuss, CEO of SEG. “With the launch of this new sustainable collection, INVU continues to deliver on its promise to offer cutting-edge eyewear while prioritizing sustainability.”
SEG chose Tritan Renew as a unique material that combines exceptional, environmentally responsible qualities without imposing manufacturing restrictions. Tritan Renew, which is made with 50% certified recycled content (Recycled content certified by ISCC using mass balance allocation) derived from hard-to-recycle waste, performs like virgin-quality material.
“It is the first sustainable material that offers state-of-the-art optical properties while allowing freedom in design, lens selection and coloring”, Dreifuss said.
This 10th anniversary INVU partnership, EASTMAN and SEG are on a mission to make a real difference. We are passionate about promoting sustainability and driving positive change in the industry. The choice of Tritan Renew reinforces the industry’s recognition of EASTMAN Renew material solutions as the ideal responsible materials for frames and superior polarized sun lenses with a compelling sustainability story. EASTMAN and SEG are dedicated to promoting sustainability and driving positive change in the industry.
“EASTMAN is glad to collaborate with SWISS EYEWEAR GROUP, a global leader in fashion eyewear known for its commitment to innovation and quality”, said Rachel Oakley, eyewear segment leader for EASTMAN plastics division. “We are proud SEG has chosen Tritan Renew as they embark on a more sustainable eyewear journey. By joining our partners utilizing the wide capabilities of molecular recycling technologies, SEG ensures that Tritan Renew remains a reliable and environmentally responsible choice accessible to the greatest number of eyewear consumers.”
EASTMAN is set to open the world’s largest material-to-material molecular recycling facility in Kingsport, Tennessee. The facility has the capacity to recycle approximately 110,000 metric tonnes (MT) of plastics annually. The launch of this plant furthers E EASTMAN’s ability to reach its goal of recycling 225,000 MT of plastic waste annually by 2030.
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