Adidas Reveals 3D-Printed Lightweight Sunglasses Made From Same Tech As Sneakers
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Adidas brought revolutionary new technology to the table in 2017 with its 4D line of sneakers that were manufactured via 3D printing. But the sky’s the limit when it comes to product innovation, and the sportswear giant is now extending this technology to a new piece of apparel.
Named the 3D CMPT, these sunglasses are 3D-printed too. Just like the construction of the 4D lines’ midsoles, the glasses use flexible nylon constructed in the same lattice structure, hence their standout frame design. The lenses are made of polycarbonate, and a rubber coating on the frame alongside non-slip points ensure that they stay firmly poised on the bridge of your nose.
Perhaps the best part of it all is that the cool, futuristic features weigh just 20g (0.7oz) in the eyewear’s neat, easygoing silhouette.
The 3D printing technique used by Adidas is Digital Light Synthesis, where UV images are projected into resin, then a plaform of the desired shape begins to rise from the excess. Oxygen then sets the resin, hardening it and retaining its shape. This is not only cheaper than most other 3D printing methods, but faster, too.
3D CMPT sunglasses aren’t going to be easy to get, though. Besides being priced at US$415 a pair, there are only going to be 150 pairs made during their limited-edition run, HYPEBEAST reports.
They’ll be up for snatches and grabs on the Adidas website on August 23, as part of the brand’s Creative Club Week. Despite their highly exclusive run for now, this hints that the brand may potentially expand into more—and more easily obtainable—3D-printed sportswear offerings coming soon.
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