RICE STRAW MATERIAL

35% RICE STRAW
65% RECYCLED PLASTIC

DECLARATION OF RAW ORIGIN

Sourcing from key rice growing regions of China and Taiwan, innovative bio-plastic producer truegrasses have 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.

TRUEGRASS MATERIAL

23% MEADOW GRASS
77% RECYCLED PLASTIC

DECLARATION OF RAW ORIGIN

The grass-based material for Le Sustain sunglasses is sourced from Biowert Germany - a green biorefinery, which is unique worldwide. The natural fibre composite of Le Sustain grass-based sunglasses consists of 23% cellulose fibres obtained from meadow grass, and 77% recycled plastics. Biowert declares, that the plastic fraction of this material uses pre-consumer waste from healthcare, pharmaceutical or cosmetic applications, and complies with the requirements of DIN EN ISO 14021. Biowert obtains plastic production waste from a regional dealer who has been certified by TÜV Süd as a specialist disposal company according to § 52 KrW-/AbfG (German decree).

RECYCLABLE MATERIAL

100% BPA FREE
RECYCLABLE PLASTIC

DECLARATION OF RAW ORIGIN

Carefully selected for its gloss finish and recyclable properties, the Recyclable Le Sustain sunglasses are manufactured using Tritan™ VX301 – a cutting-edge amorphous copolyester from US-based specialty plastics company Eastman. The raw material of every pair is specifically dyed with colour and not sprayed, making it 100% recyclable under Global Recycled Standard Code 7 classifications. Each sunglass is designed with a pin hinge to reduce metal content and simplify the recycling process. With a smooth, luxurious touch and superb durability, Tritan™ VX301 will not warp or crack and does not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol S (BPS).

RECYCLED MATERIAL

70% RECYCLED ACRYLIC
30% STABILIZED PMMA

DECLARATION OF RAW ORIGIN

Focusing on a closed-loop future within the eyewear industry, the latest Le Sustain collection from Le Specs is manufactured using recycled acrylic display stands and optical lenses. Carefully selected for its gloss finish and recycled properties, each frame is made from recycled optical grade PMMA certified by the Global Recycled Standard (GRS). Featuring a smooth, luxurious touch and superb durability, this innovative material will not warp, is scratch-resistant, and does not contain bisphenol A (BPA) or bisphenol S (BPS).