KOMONO: Redefining the Future of Frames with Style and Innovation
by Optoplus / May 2024
Founded in 2009 in Belgium by ex-professional snowboarders Anton Janssens and Far Maes, KOMONO breaks convention and offers a fresh, new proposition. Be it sunglasses, sunglasses accessories, opticals, watches or even ski masks, KOMONO is a brand with discovering, as much for its bold style as for its commitment to offering greener, more sustainable alternatives in eyewear.
Avant-Garde et Accessible
An inspired style, a surprising colour palette and an innovative aesthetic: for over ten years, KOMONO has been infusing innovation and contemporary design into the world of accessories. Deeply rooted in the Antwerp fashion scene and renowned for its distinct and radical vision, KOMONO metabolises avant-garde trends to make them accessible and affordable. Its bold creations have been worn by some of the world’s most famous faces. Available in over 80 countries, KOMONO is a global brand, but one that considers the individual every step of the way.
Sustainable Practices for a Greener Future
At the heart of KOMONO’s philosophy is the desire to develop ever more sustainable practices and designs. In 2015, the brand launched Neutro, its first capsule collection with a reduced carbon footprint. Less than 10 years later, KOMONO is breaking new ground once again, this time presenting its very first collection made entirely form eco-friendly materials that are good for the planet and good for people, while honouring its promise to offer innovatively designed products at accessible prices.
From pouches and packaging to frames, KOMONO products are designed to stand the test of time, while minimising their carbon footprint. Discover what the frames of the future are made of:
Bioplastique
Arkema’s G850 biosourced polyamide is now being used to make frames for KOMONO’s Junior collection: this plastic, made from 100% natural castor oil seeds, uses 45% less fossil fuel than regular plastic.
Crédits photos : Komono - Lionel Ferm
Recycled Acetate
All the small scraps left from frame production are salvaged and dyed with natural pigments to form the perfect acetate for KOMONO’s optical collection. This process reuses leftovers and helps to reduce the waste incurred in the production process.
Crédits photos : Komono - Petra Vintage Autum
Eco-Acetate
La collection optique de KOMONO met également à profit un plastique entièrement naturel et hypo allergène fabriqué à base de plantes. Cet acétate biologique, dont la production utilise jusqu’à 61% moins d’énergies fossiles, transforme des ressources renouvelables comme le coton et le bois afin de créer des montures qui se décomposeront naturellement avec le temps.
Crédits photos : Komono - Marlon Slims Jam
KOMONO’s optical collection also makes the most of an entirely natural, hypoallergenic plant-based plastic. This organic acetate, which uses up to 61% less fossil fuel to produce, transforms renewable resources such as cotton and wool to create frames that decompose naturally over time.
Want to take a closer look at these frames? The KOMONO brand is available at several OPTOPLUS clinics; book an appointment now at your local clinic to discover this eco-friendly collection!
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