The materials we use

We make products so that you can be best prepared. Steel is where we started but innovation is at our core, meaning that we are constantly searching for materials with new functionality that will meet the needs of our customers better. Here’s an overview of some of our materials, from the classic to the innovative/modern.

Alox

Alox is another iconic Victorinox material that we’ve been using since 1957 with the introduction of the first Pioneer knife. It also featured on the Soldier’s Knife which was redesigned in 1961 and used until 2008.

This name stands for the protective layer on the aluminum base material. It’s achieved cult status thanks to its unique pattern and haptics which make it easier to grip, while being lightweight and especially robust, thanks to the hardened oxide layer which helps to protect against damage and corrosion.

During production, the scales are punched from aluminum and then embossed, before going through a process called Eloxal which uses anodic oxidation to create a protective layer. Our annual Alox Limited Edition features a new color every year.

Click here to see more of our Limited Editions.

Watch Materials

We pay extraordinary attention to the materials that go into our watchmaking in Delémont.

As steel experts, we choose to work with austenitic stainless steel AISI 316L because this steel is anti-magnetic, has a very high corrosion resistance, is hypoallergenic and REACH compliant.

We also work with titanium (ASTM TI-Grade 2 and 5), which is known for its light weight and exceptional strength. It’s also biocompatible and exceptionally hypoallergenic.

We’re proud that our watches exceed what the law requires for the Swiss Made label, so sourcing Swiss materials is important to us – both our carbon watch cases and components, as well as the Super-Luminova ® which makes our dials and hands glow in the dark are sourced right here in Switzerland.

Travel Gear Materials

Our sustainability approach again comes to the fore with our travel gear.

We use SORPLAS™ which is a high-performance recycled polycarbonate developed and provided by Sony Semiconductor Solutions Corporation.

This recycled polycarbonate offers excellent durability and is used in up to 65% of the shell materials from our Spectra 3.0 Collection, with the rest being virgin polycarbonate.

We also use the cutting-edge SILVADUR™ antimicrobial lining in many of our Travel Gear collections, because it uses technology to inhibit the growth of microorganisms and can be cleaned up to 40 times without diminishing the effect of the treatment.

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