bow • b31
biodegradable acetate
The Opportunity
Cellulose acetate has overtaken the premium eyewear industry. The make up of acetate is already largely plant based, but conventional acetates usually have plasticisers which release toxic chemicals when they biodegrade. Biodegradable acetate uses bio-based plasticisers made from renewable sources and ensures that premium hand feel, look and quality.
b31 is a biodegradable acetate sourced from Europe (and approved global partners) to make sustainable handmade eyewear.
Composition & Production
This material is made of pulp and fibres from cotton seed, conifer and wood from broad-leaved trees.
Responsible processing requires significant and ongoing cleaning of facilities or separate production lines, storage and management of bio-acetates, to ensure end-product can pass all testing. bbase offers production processes that handle acetate without risk of phthalate contamination.
Benefits
BPA Free
Biodegradable (biodegrades after 115 days)
Medium product wastage throughout the process
To Note
Limitations against complex patterns
Only for handmade eyewear
Certifications
ISO, EN Certified
