Eastman Tritan™ for Eyewear
Eastman Tritan™ and Tritan™ Renew are high-performance copolyesters engineered specifically for the demanding requirements of the eyewear industry.
Glass-like clarity and vibrant color potential.
Superior shatter and chemical resistance.
Options available with 50% ISCC-certified recycled content.
Advancing the Future of Eyewear in Asia
Eastman, headquartered in the USA, is a global leader in advanced materials, partnering with businesses in Thailand, Malaysia, the Philippines, and Vietnam to accelerate innovation and bring high-quality products to market faster. With over a century of expertise, Tritan™, a premium copolyester engineered for performance, safety, and design flexibility, has become the trusted choice for leading eyewear brands seeking durable, shatter-resistant frames and optical solutions that combine superior design, environmental responsibility, and long-lasting wearer comfort. This premium copolyester offers glass-like clarity, vibrant color potential, exceptional strength, and proven safety.
With a partnership spanning over 50 years, Nagase & Co., Ltd. has proudly represented Eastman in Southeast Asia—delivering the regional expertise and technical support customers rely on for success. Our long-standing collaboration allows us to provide tailored solutions, deep product knowledge, and innovative approaches that address each customer’s unique challenges.
The Challenge & The Solution
The Industry Challenge
Reducing plastic waste and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions without compromising the eyewear industry's standards for premium materials and expertly crafted frames, lenses, and safety shields.
The Tritan™ Advantage
Elevate your eyewear—from everyday glasses to fashion sunwear and readers—using Tritan™. We apply our extensive background in extrusion, block, and injection molding to help you produce highly durable frames that align perfectly with your design vision and price point. Beyond its versatility for both frames and lenses, Tritan™ offers exceptional comfort that typical injection-molded plastics simply can't match.
Why Choose Tritan™?
Enhanced Durability
Engineered for extreme impact resistance. A reliable, shatter-resistant alternative with premium optics. Resists cracking during hole drilling, perfect for rimless frames.
Safety
Exceeds international shatter resistance requirements and withstands harsh sanitizers without hazing.
Optical Clarity
Maintains a premium, glass-like luster. Features exceptional clarity and reduced haze.
Sustainability
Extended product lifespan reduces waste and optimizes the Total Cost of Ownership (TCO). Option of 50% recycled content to reduce plastic waste.
Available Eyewear Grades
| Grade Name | Sustainability | Key Characteristics |
|---|---|---|
| Eastman Tritan™ TX1500HF | Virgin Polymer | High flow (HF) grade, excellent clarity and toughness. |
| Eastman Tritan™ VX401 | Virgin Polymer | Eyewear-specific branding, excellent chemical resistance. |
| Tritan™ Renew VX301-50 | 50% Recycled Content | Ideal for sunglass/reader frames > 2.0mm thickness. |
| Tritan™ Renew VX351HF-50 | 50% Recycled Content | High flow (HF), low internal stress. Recommended for lenses. |
| Tritan™ Renew VX401-50 | 50% Recycled Content | Eyewear-specific branding with 50% recycled content. |
| Eastar™ DN010 / GN071 | Virgin Polymer (PETG) | Clear, tough, chemical resistant, easy to process. |
*Important Note on Branding: The "VX" prefix denotes grades specifically branded by Eastman for eyewear applications. The core material composition ofthe VX series is identical to the trusted "TX" series.
Applications & Features
Jan 2024: Collaborated to launch the INVU 10th anniversary collection. Combined frames made with recycled plastic and ultra-polarized lenses to offer environmentally responsible and fashionable eyewear.
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Jan 2023: Scaled up the use of Eastman Tritan™ Renew upon the start-up of a new methanolysis plant, securing volume to dramatically increase production of sustainable eyewear.
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Apr 2022: Became the first global eyewear company to use Tritan™ Renew for both frames and tinted lenses in the same eyewear product, creating a cohesive mono-material sustainability story.
Learn MoreExplore Tritan™ Applications for Your Business
Tritan™ is widely used in products such as reusable sports bottles, premium tableware, and small kitchen appliances.
Product Catalog and Datasheets
Eastman Tritan™ is an amorphous copolyester with excellent appearance and clarity. Its most outstanding features are excellent toughness, hydrolytic stability, and heat and chemical resistance. This new-generation copolyester can also be molded into various applications with incorporating high levels of residual stress.
Eastman Tritan™ TX1001
A high-clarity, tough copolyester with excellent heat and chemical resistance.
- Includes a vegetable-based mold release for clean processing
- Performs reliably after repeated dishwashing
- Complies with U.S. FDA and NSF/ANSI 51, 61 standards
Eastman Tritan™ TX1501HF
A high-flow grade with 40–50% lower viscosity than TX1001.
- Engineered for thin-walled or complex parts for precise designs
- Offers excellent toughness and hydrolytic stability
- Compliant with repeated-use food-contact standards
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