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Clear Design, Clean Production Caring for our most essential resource

A minimalist mindset means all aspects of Silhouette’s production are considered and stripped back to only what is necessary. This is to ensure we’re creating eyewear that is considerate to the world around it. From technological innovations to conservation projects, here’s how we ensure Silhouette works towards a vision for the future.

‘Completely stripping down a pair of glasses to the most essential components… is the ultimate method for conserving resources during production.’
Roland Keplinger, Head of Design at the Silhouette Group

Reuse and reduce

We use and reuse our water responsibly at our Austrian production facility. Located within a water conservation area, we are constantly looking at ways to save water. Our processes result in reduced water consumption and smaller volumes of wastewater released into the sewage system.

We then recycle the water several times before it is purified and released into the local wastewater system. This process is rigorously checked with continuous testing of temperature, pH and volume.

0% microplastics

We pay special attention to the environmental impact of the lens portion of our production journey. The Silhouette lens production is 100% committed to 0% microplastics contaminating our environment. We produce all of our own lenses in a closed production cycle that prevents any microplastics from entering the water. This is achieved by thoughtful processes including milling instead of grinding non-prescription lenses, not using water in drilling or finishing our lenses, and collecting all residue by a vacuum suction device.

While is it still necessary to grind prescription lenses, the cooling water used in this process is filtered and reused multiple times in the production cycle. For that purpose, the company operates two on-site water purification systems. Water from the production floor is purified before being drained into the local sewage system.

A focus on reduction

Our Research and Development team focuses on reducing material consumption for each pair of eyewear we produce. We are pushing the boundaries of innovation, we ensure that every pair of eyewear reflects our dedication to both style and sustainability. Therefore, we constantly invest in research and development, exploring new materials, technologies, and processes to further enhance our eco-friendly practices.

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