Marchon and Eastman complete acetate deal

Eyewear manufacturer and distributor Marchon has announced it will introduce Eastman’s sustainable Tenite Renew material in its proprietary and licensed brand frames from January 2023.

Tenite Renew uses more than 60% of sustainable materials made from bio-based and certified recycled content. Marchon said the material’s introduction into its sunglasses and optical frame collections would maintain its commitment to sustainability and bring key benefits to consumers. The company said frames retained the premium look and feel of acetate with the manufacturing convenience and benefits of injection-molded frames.

The material employs the same recycling technology as Eastman’s Acetate Renew, using hard-to-recycle waste plastic in place of fossil feedstock, reducing carbon emissions and doing away with fossil-based resources.