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New materials and allergy relief: OT rounds up the latest product launches
03 June 2020
Sunglasses: Eco-friendly
Austrian eyewear brand, neubau, has unveiled its first 100% bio-based line of eyewear. The sunglasses collection is made from natural3D, a natural plant-based material made in a 3D printer. The Côte du Soleil special edition line draws inspiration from the 1960s and features three models; ‘Romy’, ‘Alain’ and ‘Maurice’, named after characters in the 1969 film ‘Las Piscine’. The frames come in a range of shapes and variety of two-colour combinations.Drops: Allergy relief
Scope Eye Care has launched Optase Allergy. This is a new product designed to prevent and treat the symptoms of allergic conjunctivitis: itching, redness and excessive watering. Created with naturally-occurring molecule, Ectoin, the formulation strengthens the lipid layer to prevent cracks and dryness on the surface of the eye. The solution also helps wash away particles from the water-based layer of the eye and creates a protective shield over the bottom layer of the eye, closest to the cornea. The preservative-free formulation is contact lens-friendly and suitable for adults and children of all ages, the company suggests.
![OPTASE](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2020/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/6optaseallergy.jpg?rev=2417784617ef414383727c0252cac9ce&hash=999687E00748D39D1D0F64C623B81A75)
Sunglasses: Diamonds are forever
Independent designer, LARAD’, has introduced four new sunglass models for women featuring a natural 24k diamond powder decoration on dark UV protective lenses. Inspired by the cuts of a gem stone, the sunglasses use a 4mm thick lens with facets cut on the surface. With names drawn from Egyptian history, the four models come in gold with brown, black or mirrored gold lenses.
![LARAD CLEOPATRA](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2020/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/5laradcleopatra615917140.jpg?rev=30a25db940b84fc1b7806e986295eb9c&hash=1DA0B65182FB8728607D373FDE5992E9)
Frames: Titanium design
Blackfin One has revealed three new optical frames, featuring titanium designs and rich colours. The classic men’s style ‘Homewood’ has been reinterpreted with two-tone colour combinations including green/grey, blue/grey, blue/red, blue/dove grey and black/green. While the rounded rims of the unisex ‘Vicksburg’ reclaims the original colour pairings of red/beige, green/red, blue/grey, black/blue and blue/red. The feminine frame, ‘Anfield’, features oval rims in a range of colours including blue/pink, pink/brown, red/blue, brown/gold, and magenta/violet.
![Blackfin](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2020/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/4blackfinonehomewoodcol1110lateral.jpg?rev=4c1f1a06ee7b4ed7bc0f4afa6747b43a&hash=4755F42CF6558E709B6AC952C6846A01)
Lens: Astigmatism lens
Bausch and Lomb has extended the parameters of its Biotrue Oneday for Astigmatism lens, with the new cyl, -2.25 now available to practitioners. The lens utilises Surface Active Technology which uses hydrophilic polyvinylpyrrilidone and Poloxamer 407, a surface active macromer, to form a dehydration barrier that helps the lens maintain 98% of its moisture for up to 16 hours.
![BIO TRUE](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2020/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/3biotruerange.jpg?rev=571c72c6b7ec4b05aec187f190999424&hash=9292779AA99EE4FAB53F08B44BB3346A)
Material: Super light
Okia has presented a new ultra-light eyewear collection made from a new material called Suflexium, a magnesium aluminium alloy. Designed to be weightless, the metal offers high strength and lightness and is one-third of the weight of steel. The material also includes a hypoallergenic feature as well as being resistant to corrosion from facial acids.
![OKIA](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2020/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/2okiasuflexium1.jpg?rev=e4ab2425fc5f48668a33e68759c06d8b&hash=F98F5B4AFCC131B8B87945239F5788E1)
Frames: A vintage affair
Salvatorre Faragamo has introduced its new SS 2020 eyewear collection for men, combining a mixture of vintage styles with bright materials and embellishments. The collection includes five sunglasses and two optical frames. The SF224S round sunglasses (pictured) feature a metal construction with double bridge detail and textured effect on the lower side. The temples are customisable with an enamel or Havana foil to match the colour of the frame-front rims.
![Salvatore Ferragamo](/ot/-/media/ot/content-images-post-image-optimisation/2020/industry/eyewear-and-lenses/1salvatoreferragamosf224s726a.jpg?rev=4405cb6b2125410baea2cdfbb96abdae&hash=320442C17076031EB3DC0DE4259450E8)
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