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LAUNCHING TOMORROW, 16:00 GMT | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ Joined the shortlist? Ok, see you tomorrow. (Link in bio). £185 49 □ 20 145 Prescription ready 100% UV protective Polarised grey, 85% tint Anti-glare rear surface coating Hypoallergenic PVD uni-temples 8mm vintage French Galalith Fold-flat case & lens cloth Made in Glasgow (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCaqSrNBNrk/?igshid=1spr5dbvfq4vm

LAUNCHING THIS FRIDAY, 16:00 GMT | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ Covid pushed us. So we pushed back. To keep our workshop running, we’ve been working our socks off to produce some truly unique eyewear we never had planned. It’s been a big pivot, but though the adversity of this pandemic we’re proud to offer you these incredible sunglasses with such an intriguing backstory. If you haven’t already, we suggest you head to our website where you can learn about the history of this forgotten cow’s-milk plastic. Heck, you might even want to join the shortlist, because these frames are only available in limited numbers. Link in bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCVpX0rBKM6/?igshid=10yg1rqb35382

LAUNCH 3 of 3, JUNE 10th | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ True story… The factory who made the Galalith to make these sunglasses shut in 1982. But not only is this material vintage, but it also took a heck of a long time to produce. Back when it was made, the Galalith mixture started as a soft gooey paste Pushed through a mould, it was then extruded into sheets and left to cure on storage shelves; for a long time. Depending on the thickness, Galalith curing times were frankly glacial. • 4mm sheet: 2 weeks • 8mm sheet: 2 months • 10mm sheet: 3 months So at some point in the mid 1900’s, this Galalith took 3 entire months to fully harden. But we reckon it was worth the wait. Those 3 months and however many decades later have made some pretty special sunglasses. We hope you agree. To join the shortlist for early access to these sunglasses, follow the link in our bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCQUnnIBJxY/?igshid=1ji8niuctgov0

LAUNCH 3 of 3, JUNE 10th | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ For this sunglasses shortrun, the sheet material we've used was made in France, sometime around the 1960's. There, they called it Galalith. Odourless, biodegradable and non-allergenic, this vintage plastic is ideal for making sunglasses. Perfect for overcoming our supply-chain issues. Up yours Covid. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCIoJFPhWUv/?igshid=1b4k4uxqsvun4

LAUNCH 3 of 3, JUNE 10th | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ If it wasn’t for the Covid-19 pandemic restrictions, we could’ve driven to our supplier and literally collected the Galalith sheets in person. Just one hour west of Paris in a place called Marville, to our workshop in Glasgow, this material really hasn’t gone far. Instead, it was posted, travelling just over 1,000 km door to door. Easy on the planet. Easy on the eyes. Thing is, the Galalith sheets weren’t made by the people who supplied them. The Galalith was actually made by the previously dominant Feuillant factory, also in France. Annoyingly, we don’t know the exact date of production. However these sheets were manufactured sometime between 1920 and when the factory closed in 1981. Yep, that's a pretty large timeframe, but this material is certainly vintage and very rare. Somewhere in the region of 60 years old, this Galalith is as unique as it gets. As Mark Twain said; "like land, they ain't making any more". To join the waiting lost for early access to these sunglasses, follow the link in our bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CCDcvg6B33s/?igshid=1lc5z18rnitr6

LAUNCH 3 of 3, JUNE 10th | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ Our final Galalith ltd-edition sunglasses frame circles back to our flagship sunglasses model. If you’ve been with us on the long haul, you’ll be familiar with our Profile Original silhouette; a timeless 50’s style which suits damn near every face shape. It’s that perfect balance between a round and a square style, ideal for recreational use that lets you get on with summer’s offerings. Cut from this outstanding Galalith sheet, the frame front contains mellow streaks of honey, amber, hay and light brown. A beautiful medley of natural colour that’ll bring warmth to your skin, offset by these dark grey polarised lenses. As we head towards our final launch (June 10th) it’s worth mentioning that these sunglasses are limited edition, made in small numbers from a material that ceased production 60 years ago. If you’re keen, you can register your interest via the link in our bio. These sunglasses are pretty special. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CB-gdhshYuH/?igshid=14p5a195yay9l

LAUNCHING FRIDAY @ 16:00 GMT | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ Historically, we aren’t the first frame makers to use Galalith. But this material hasn’t really been used in the optical industry since around the 1950’s... so you can see why we’re so excited to work with it. At first glance, you’d think this stuff was acetate. But Galalith is denser, more rigid and slightly heavier in weight. That’s why these sunglasses still have the same look and feel as our acetate frames, just a little stiffer. To make these Aviator frame fronts, we’ve indulged in this stone streaked Galalith, each in a generous 10mm thickness. This gave ample height for sculpting the sizeable nose pads and makes each frame reliably solid. If you get a pair, you’ll know what we mean. To join the shortlist for early access to these sunglasses, follow the link in our bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBxbqA_BU2W/?igshid=a8rw3k2vai2

LAUNCH 2 of 3, JUNE 26TH | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ Plastic. It’s a bit of a dirty word these days. Quite right too, when an average of 75% of all ocean debris is reportedly made of it. I’m sure you’ve seen the news titles. But not all plastics are created equal. Back in the day, some of the earliest versions were made using mixtures of natural compounds such as egg, milk or latex from trees. Our acetate frames are a good example of this. They’re made from the main component of mashed up wood pulp. Instead of petroleum, acetate is made from cellulose, one of earth’s most abundant natural compounds. But, during this Covid-19 crisis, we’ve struggled getting acetate from our world-class Italian supplier. You already know this part of the story. Rather than switching to synthetic polymers (the nasty petroleum types) we’ve been exploring various pre-war plastics to find a solution. Ones made from natural compounds. This is when we unearthed “Galalith.” An 60-year-old vintage plastic, made using cow's milk. Odourless, biodegradable and non-allergenic, this vintage plastic was ideal for making sunglasses and overcoming our supply-chain issues. Better still, it's made in all sorts of colours of patterns, just like acetate. Up yours Covid. To join the shortlist for early access to these sunglasses, follow the link in our bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBkinpThma1/?igshid=1xs1j7m8n073c

LAUNCH 2 of 3, JUNE 26TH | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ For launch 2, these Galalith Aviator sunglasses use our 2020 polarised sun lenses. If you haven’t heard, they’re pretty spectacular. Here’s the deal… They’re 100% UV protective and polarised grey to help reduce the strain of glare on your eyes. But on the rear surface, they have this amazingly blue "anti-glare" coating. This coating let's light pass-through from the back of the lens, instead of reflecting backwards into your eyes, sort of like a two way mirror. You still get 100% UV protection, but without any annoying interior reflections. Polarised filtration from the front, seamless vision from the back. They're our best lenses yet. Link in bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBfjjE-DybN/?igshid=1bxg1stt2e2ii

LAUNCH 2 of 3, JUNE 26TH | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ Next in our series of ltd-edition lockdown projects are these polarised Aviator sunglasses. Cut from a sheet of vintage French Galalith, the frame front is marbled with these marvelous streaks of grey, green, black and white. Hand polished to an impeccable lustre, these large sunglasses are a dominant style. Perfect if you like the large lens-coverage of this classic shape of frame. Launching June 26th, make sure you’ve registered your interest via our bio-link for early access to these ltd-edition sunglasses. Link in bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBaOru6B8J2/?igshid=m3yxdhlwkufr

LAUNCHING TOMORROW @ 16:00 GMT | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ Joined the shortlist? Ok, see you tomorrow. (Link in bio). £265 49 □ 20 145 Prescription ready 100% UV protective CR39, non-polarised Green 85% tint (cat.3) Anti-glare & Anti-scratch coatings 8mm Flax vintage French Galalith Fold-flat case & lens cloth Made in Glasgow (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBSjVPDBKHD/?igshid=1kh42az59f5od

LAUNCH 1 of 3, THIS FRIDAY @ 16:00 GMT | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ Launching this Friday, are these ltd-edition vintage Galalith sunglasses. But what exactly makes them vintage? We don’t know the exact date of production. However, the bio-material to make these sunglasses was manufactured sometime between 1920 and when the original French factory closed in 1981. 60 years a pretty large timeframe, but this Galalith is certainly vintage and very rare. These sunglasses are as unique as it gets. Don’t miss this Friday’s launch. Join us via the link in our bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBQAqRrhL5c/?igshid=1kwnxffj7m2a2

LAUNCH 1 of 3, THIS FRIDAY @ 16:00 GMT | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ Launching this Friday, are these ltd-edition vintage Galalith sunglasses. But what exactly makes them vintage? Annoyingly, we don’t know the exact date of production. However, the bio-material to make these sunglasses was manufactured sometime between 1920 and when the original French factory closed in 1981. 60 years a pretty large timeframe, but this Galalith is certainly vintage and very rare. These sunglasses are as unique as it gets. Don’t miss this Friday’s launch. Join us via the link in our bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBNX-v1B4f3/?igshid=ds1zrj76utan

LAUNCH 1 of 3, FRIDAY @ 16:00 GMT | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ A happy accident we’d like to share. The flaxen Galalith for these sunglasses was love at first sight. We knew right away we wanted to make some chunky round sunglasses from the sheet, with a tinted colour lens. Now usually, our sunglasses use grey polarised lenses, but this beautifully blonde material screamed for something more ‘out there’. So we opted for green, CR39 non-polarised lenses as the perfect match. But we made a mistake. Instead of regular CR39 lenses, Jamie accidentally ordered ones with ALL the extras. We’re talking anti-glare and anti-scratch folks. After we calmed down, we knew we’d gone all-out, but these lenses are simply stunning. A mild 85% green tint that’ll keep the glare at bay whilst you’re out enjoying the sun. With 100% UV protection, they’re a happy accident worth talking about. For more information, hit the link in our bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBIPwzuBuWK/?igshid=16u84qh0jeptz

LAUNCH 1 of 3, JUNE 12TH | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ “Wait...no metal sides?” Yep. If you’ve followed us for long, you’ll know we usually construct our frames with our slim uni-piece temples. But for this upcoming ltd-edition launch, these round sunglasses are made entirely of Galalith; both for the frame front and for the temples. A taste of things to come. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CBAkGA-BBwT/?igshid=1fg67jro5acwk

LAUNCH 1 of 3, JUNE 12TH | VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES ➖ For June and July, we’re hosting 3 separate sunglasses launches. Each launch will feature a different sunglasses model in a different colourway. Volumes will vary depending on the model, because each Galalith sheet varies in size. (In case you missed our last post, Galalith is an old-fashioned kind of bio-plastic, made using cow's milk.) Launch 1 of 3 features these all-Galalith sunglasses in our Profile Round frame model. Both the frame front and the temples are made from this flax coloured sheet with subtle streaks of pale blonde and white. A charming colourway in a timeless 1950’s frame shape, sporting traditional drop-end temples. To join the shortlist for these sunglasses, hit the link in our bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA7VBHNBaHj/?igshid=zafwga3z8u0i

VINTAGE GALALITH SUNGLASSES | LOCKDOWN PROJECTS 02 ➖ During Covid-19, getting our usual supply of acetate has been a nightmare. So we've been looking into alternative materials to continue making our frames and keep our workshop doors open. Next in our summer lockdown projects, we’d like to introduce you to “Galalith”. An old-fashioned kind of bio-plastic, made using cow's milk. Odourless, biodegradable and non-allergenic, this vintage plastic is ideal for making sunglasses and overcoming our supply-chain issues. Better still, it's made in all sorts of colours of patterns, just like acetate. Up yours Covid. Link in bio. (at Banton Loch) https://www.instagram.com/p/CA2OTR8hhkf/?igshid=4i3irp6tcooz

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