Each pair of AKILA sunglasses goes through meticulous design, engineering, and production processes to ensure top-quality eyewear. The process takes over 90 days to complete and requires more than 50 steps from start to finish.
The cellulose acetate we use for our frames is extracted from wood and cotton — making it an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics. Acetate also allows for richer and more unique colors than traditional plastic.