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ECO-FRIENDLY READERS
AND CHAINS FROM
COTI
on other fronts as well with its superior technical
and mechanical elements compared to those
of traditional acetate. It is lighter and has no
shrinkage or deformation as can happen with
traditional acetate.
n environmentally friendly patented
acrylic, Hexetate is produced in sheets Eden, the first model in Coti Vision’s
Aand cut using a numerically-controlled collection, is very much a fashion statement
machine. The material, developed in Italy, is with its gentle upswept shape and bevelled
recyclable and eco-friendly – it does not contain structure. Beautiful, cheerful and trendy colours
BPA (the chemical compound bisphenol A) or are very much a part of the brand as can be
DEP (diethyl phthalate), nor does it require any seen in the six bold tones. The readers are
plasticiser. presented in a range of five + power options,
each pair fitted with blue-light blocking lenses.
Coti Vision, founded by Julie and Nancy, is While viewing a digital screen, particularly after
committed to sustainability. This explains their dark, the lenses can help reduce exposure to
choice of Hexetate for the frames of their new the blue light waves by 72 per cent, thereby
reading glasses collection. The material scores minimising eye strain.
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