RESEARCH STUDIO

Research Studio™ — High Performance Eyewear Made in the USA

Research Studio™ is an American eyewear brand developing high-performance sunglasses and sport eyewear at the intersection of advanced technology, sustainability, and athletic design. Every frame is manufactured in the USA using a proprietary 3D-printing process — and each pair is made to order, meaning zero production waste from day one.

This is eyewear built for movement, precision, and performance.

Technology That Actually Performs

Research Studio™ uses ZEISS ThermoForce lenses that block up to 92% of infrared heat — keeping temperatures down, vision clear, and comfort high during intense activity. The TriPel coating is hydrophobic, repelling water, oil, and dirt across all conditions. Frames are produced in ultra-light polyamide via 3D printing, with shapes inspired by the aerodynamic precision of the dragonfly.

Models including SCOPE, APEX, PACE, UNCUT, and SHADOW are each designed with a singular purpose: performance first, aesthetic always.

Sustainability as Standard

Every frame is made to order — no overstock, no excess inventory, no material waste. Leftover polyamide from each production run is recycled directly into the next pair. Research Studio™ demonstrates that uncompromising performance and responsible manufacturing are not mutually exclusive.

Curated by KA-YO

At KA-YO, we curate brands where technology, function, and design genuinely converge. Research Studio™ is one of those brands — American-made performance sunglasses built for those who take their movement seriously.

Explore Research Studio™ at KA-YO — 3D-printed performance eyewear with ZEISS lenses, made in the USA.