As we enter 2026, sustainability is no longer optional - it's a responsibility. The fashion industry alone generates nearly 10% of global carbon emissions, and traditional eyewear contributes through overseas manufacturing, excess inventory, and products designed to be replaced quickly.
iAyez takes a fundamentally different path - combining local production, advanced 3D printing, and durable materials to reduce environmental impact from day one.
iAyez frames are produced using PA12 nylon with powder bed fusion 3D printing—a process engineered for sustainability.
Why PA12 matters for the planet:
Learn more about our materials and process: https://iayez.com/how-it-works
A typical pair of glasses travels 10,000+ miles from overseas factories to reach a customer—generating emissions at every step. iAyez frames are designed, printed, finished, and shipped from California, dramatically reducing transport emissions.
When you factor in:
…the environmental advantage of on-demand, local production becomes clear.
Every iAyez frame is printed only after you order it - no overproduction, no warehouse waste, no unsold inventory ending up in landfills.
PA12 nylon is recyclable, making iAyez eyewear compatible with a circular economy as recycling infrastructure expands. Instead of centuries in landfills, materials can be reused as feedstock for future products.
This New Year, sustainability means choosing products designed for reuse and renewal, not disposal.
Mass production guesses what people want—then overproduces. Custom production makes exactly what you ordered.
iAyez reduces waste by:
Sustainability isn't just about materials; it's about making less and using more.
Explore custom, eco-conscious eyewear: https://iAyez.com/custom-eyewear
A new year is the perfect moment to align your purchases with your values. Choose eyewear that reduces waste, cuts carbon, and supports a circular future.
Make the climate choice at https://iayez.com