TROGAMID® eCO

In the production of TROGAMID® eCO, up to 100% of the petrochemical raw material can be replaced by biomass, through a mass-balance approach. In addition, production is carried out exclusively with renewable energy. Altogether, this reduces up to 70% of the overall carbon footprint of the manufacturing process. ... MORE

TROGAMID® - SUSTAINABLE CRYSTAL-CLEAR LENSES

As a pioneer in the optical industry, ZEISS Sunlens uses sustainable TROGAMID® eCO for its entire polyamide-based non-prescription sunglass lenses. The material caters to a growing demand for sustainable polyamides in many industries, including among luxury eyewear manufacturers. ... MORE

TROGAMID® eCO

Video: the mass balance approach of TROGAMID® eCO. ... MORE

TROGAMID® - clearly convincing polyamides

Thanks to systematic selection of monomers, TROGAMID® CX is a crystallizable and permanently transparent polyamide. It combines the properties of crystalline and amorphous plastics at the highest level. ... MORE

TROGAMID® - Glass clear and highly resistant

Common transparent polyamides consist in partially aromatic units. Its substitution by aliphatic monomers led to semi-crystalline but still glass clear polyamides with inherently better chemical and UV resistance. ... MORE

TROGAMID® gives you a clear perspective

...whether in flowmeters, switches, or relays—or on your nose. ... MORE

TROGAMID® - Consistency and variety

TROGAMID® is versatile - not only in applications but also in processing. ... MORE

Press releases

TROGAMID

Jul 31, 2025

Polyplastics-Evonik Corporation announces use of TROGAMID® in exclusive Seiko Optical Products eyewear

Polyplastics-Evonik Corporation, a joint venture between Evonik Industries AG and Daicel Corporation, has announced that its high-performance transparent polyamide, TROGAMID®, has been adopted in the new “Seiko Light and Fitting – Black Leaf” eyewear series by Seiko Optical Products Co., Ltd.

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TROGAMID

Jan 26, 2024

Evonik’s new TROGAMID® eCO Impact 75 offers manufacturers higher clarity, strength and sustainability

Evonik has just launched the impressively sturdy, TROGAMID® eCO Impact 75 polymer for injection molding.

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TROGAMID

Apr 27, 2022

Sustainable eyewear material TROGAMID® eCO

In the production of the high-performance polyamide TROGAMID® eCO, 40 percent of the petrochemical raw material in the value chain is replaced by biomass and only renewable energy is used. ... MORE

Press

Feb 28, 2022

Evonik to Raise Prices of High-Performance Plastics

Evonik's High Performance Polymers Business Line announces a price increase effective April 1, 2022.  ... MORE

TROGAMID

May 26, 2021

Safilo produces first branded glasses made from Evonik's sustainable transparent polyamide TROGAMID® myCX eCO

Essen/Marl. Safilo will be the first eyewear manufacturer to introduce TROGAMID® myCX eCO, a sustainable transparent polyamide optimized specifically for the optical industry in the licensed market for premium lenses for sunglasses. ... MORE

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