New
models feature the high-tech material from motorsports
Carbon fibres measure around 5-8
micrometres in thickness and are factory-made materials that contain carbon. Until
now, this technology has primarily been used in motorsports and the automobile industry.
Whilst being enormously strong and resistant to corrosion, the material is also
very light – properties that are also beneficial for spectacles. As a result, Porsche
Design has now decided to transfer this special technology to the production of
eyewear, including new sunglasses that can be seen on the Porsche Design stand
at TFWA World Exhibition & Conference (RIVIERA VILLAGE, RE17).
Carbon fibre in spectacles –
product benefits
Carbon fibres have many benefits
for the automobile industry: not only are they 80% lighter than steel, but they
are four times as strong as aluminium. The remarkable properties of this
material are of equal benefit for eyewear. The lightness of the carbon fibres provides
the wearer with exceptional comfort, whilst the woven fibres create a unique
design element. Carbon fibres also win over other materials with their incredible
stability and heat resistance.
The new model – P‘8651
The P‘8651 sunglasses from Porsche
Design made of this material are as consistent and timeless as carbon fibre
itself. They have a classic, modern aviator design – for example with a golden
frame and green-brown tinted lenses. The temples are made of black carbon fibres
and are available in four different colour shades.
To
make an appointment in Cannes, please contact Petra Eckhardt. Email:
petra.eckhardt@rodenstock.com
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