Materials

Cellulose Bio Acetate

M49 for a sustainable creativity.

Mazzucchelli 1849 – Challenging Bioplastic. When you think about plastic, in this period, you immediately think of something negative, both for the starting materials and for the problem of disposal. But what if we told you that M49 is not plastic as this term is generally understood? As a matter of fact, M49 is composed of cellulose acetate and a plasticizer of vegetable origin. The resulting formula is mostly composed of materials from renewable sources.

What is Cellulose Acetate?

Cellulose is a natural polymer which represents the backbone of the whole plant kingdom. By reacting cellulose with acetic anhydride Cellulose Acetate is obtained. Plasticizers are then added to Cellulose Acetate to improve its physical characteristics and workability, to become one of the most important raw materials for the production of glasses.

What makes M49 different?

Mazzucchelli 1849 has anticipated the evolution of the market by developing in its laboratories a formula that combines the physical mechanical characteristics of the classical formulation with a characteristic of strong eco-sustainability: M49
Traditional plasticizer has been replaced by a plasticizing solution of vegetable origin, thus making M49 a bioplastic with a remarkable bio-based content.

Is is Eco-Friendly?

Calling a material Bioplastic already sounds like turning something bad into something sustainable, which is true for a lot of products. It makes sure that it reaches certain standards, like being based on natural resources or being biodegradable. The problem is: material which is based on fossile raw material but able to be biodegraded also fits into this definition – which is not enough for our standards. As a matter of fact M49 is both bio-based and biodegradable.

Lenses

Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlens

Carl Zeiss Vision - ZEISS Vision Care is one of the world's leading manufacturers of eyeglass lenses and ophthalmic instruments. The ZEISS brand is synonymous with innovation and supreme technology. About 200 million people wear eyeglass lenses made by ZEISS Vision Care. 

All of our sunglasses with ZEISS lenses are shatterproof, made with ultra-light polymer treated with premium oil and water repellent coatings, your eyes will be protected from UV, glare and impact.

Carl Zeiss Vision Sunlens Polarised

Glare reflected off transparent or wet surfaces is not only annoying and distracting – it can also affect your vision. Polarised glasses may support and improve your sight in the following instances:

• General light-sensitivity
• Water Based Sports – Polarised lenses allow you to see better below the water’s surface
• Driving – Reduce the glare of sunlight reflected off wet roads, windshields and car hoods. 
• Post Surgery - You may find that your eyes are more light sensitive for a few months after eye surgery 

TAC Polarised

Tri Acetate Cellulose (TAC) polarized lenses feature a new lens technology formulated for superior visual and polarization clarity. They have a scratch coating and block 100% harmful UV rays up to 400 nanometers. These lenses are very lightweight and highly impact resistant.

Leather

Each frame is supplied in a beautiful case made British racing green microfibre, with silvertoned branding or for a supplement; a deluxe option in available handmade orange Tuscan leather.*

Your Case helps keep your luxury frames safe, easier to find and scratch free.



*Hiroki models ship with the deluxe leather as standard.