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Gear Spotlight: Zeal Crafted Biodegradable Sunglasses

Posted on March 25, 2014 by Jamie Brady   comments

 

ZEAL Optics, based in Boulder, Colorado, are more known for their high-tech goggles, like their models with GPS heads up display built in. But they also make performance and lifestyle sunglasses as well. Touting their focus on sustainability, they have a line of sunglasses called the "Crafted" Line that are biodegradable. Designed in Colorado and hand-crafted in Italy, everything from the design to the construction of this line exists somewhere in a by-gone era but nods to the future.

The Crafted line is made from 100% US grown cotton and a plant-based biodegradable resin, which is hand crafted by the Mazzuccchelli family in Italy. So, fear not that accidentally losing your shades out in the wild will tarnish your Leave No Trace legacy. Even the lenses are made with plant-based e-llume, and are Rx ready.

Zeal Memphis

Memphis
The newest model in the Crafted Line, a unisex model equally comfortable to don while in a suit or out on the boat. Polarized, Five-Barrel Hinge, Digital Rx +3.00 TO -5.50, available in three different colors.
MSRP: $169
Zeal Ace

Ace
A unisex model that plays it cool in a Wayfarer reminiscent style. Polarized, Digital Rx +3.00 TO -4.50, available in six different colors.
MSRP: $169

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Zeal Fleetwood

Fleetwood
Look chic while sunning at the beach or posing for paparrazi. Unisex, polarized, Digital Rx +3.00 TO -5.50, available in three different colors.
MSRP: $169
Zeal Dakota

Dakota
A carefree style that will look great in those road trip photos. Polarized, Digital Rx +3.00 TO -4.50, available in three different colors.
MSRP: $169

At $169, these are not cheap - has that adjective ever been used in the same breath as "hand crafted in Italy?" So your wallet will feel the pain of loss if you drop these somewhere, but at least your conscience will be clear.

>>Visit the Zeal Crafted Line website
>>Find other Zeal products

 
Jamie Brady
Jamie is the Founder of Xploritall. He's an avid road cyclist, hiker, and cross-country skier. He caught the travel bug while performing as a techno DJ in various countries.
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