Classification
Description
A pair of sunglasses made in Italy for Sea2See. This range of sustainable eyewear is made from sea plastic waste. The company have placed over 100 containers in 30 Spanish ports where fishermen deposit plastic waste such as fishing nets, ropes and lines. The waste is collected, sorted and recycled by the company who then send recycled plastic pellets to Italy for the production of the glasses. This pair of sunglasses is one of a range of eyewear produced by the company. The polyamide frames have a matt tortoiseshell finish and the polycarbonate lenses have a light gold mirror effect finish. They are complete with a flexible cork and textile case.
Inscriptions
printed: "made from sea plastic waste. Made in Italy CAT3 52 19 145 SEA2SEE Surf 06" (inside surface of arms)
Object number
AIBDC : 008085
Date
2018 (circa)
Country
Method
Dimensions
Width
140mm
Height
47mm
Depth
145mm