Acetate glasses

Aacetate is one of the most popular materials for glasses, but few wearers know the difference between ordinary plastic glasses and acetate glasses. Visually, there is not much difference between the two materials, which is why many eyeglass wearers wonder about the huge difference in price. Acetates are about 2 to 3 times more expensive than normal plastic frames, but why? In this article you will learn why and will get more interesting information about the two popular materials.

What is acetate?

The material is not only used in the optics industry, but is also very popular in the garment and fabric industry. It is considered a luxurious and noble material. Acetate is a natural or artificial fiber, which can be made of cotton, wood fibers or synthetic fibers. It was manufactured for the first time in 1923 by a British company specializing in silk. Ten years later, the United States has become the largest producer of acetate fibers. At the same time, China, India, Japan and Brazil are the main producers of popular plastics. Although many online blogs claim that acetate is a natural material, it is now proven that because of its low cost, acetates are also made from synthetic fibers such as carbon and chemical fibers such as diacetates. However, with regard to eyewear, major brands such as Gucci, Carrera, Guess and Tom Ford attach great importance to the natural product, in harmony with the nature and philosophy of the brand.

How is it done?

Natural raw materials such as cotton or special wood fibers are first collected, dried and then ground into a soft powder. The powder is then mixed with a kind of acetic acid and, after about 6 months of dry storage, it is transformed into plates, as you can see in the photo. Subsequently, these plates are colored as needed, then sold to different manufacturers of glasses such as Safilo, Luxottica, DeRigo, Marchon, etc. Once the plates have arrived at the eyeglass factory, they are cut by the manufacturing team as desired by the creators. After a long and heavy manufacturing process, today we know a modern eyeglass frame.

Advantages:

- Gives a natural feeling on the skin
- Perfect for allergy sufferers and sensitive skin wearers
- Gives an elegant shine almost like silk
- Ideal water absorption (good if you sweat a lot)
- Robust and durable
- Can be heated and gives the optician flexibility for mounting lenses
- The stains are easy to remove
- Great comfort

Who is the Acetate eyeglass frame suitable for?

The eyeglass material is suitable for men and women who love intense colors and patterns, as well as classic and unusual shapes.

The versatile fashionable

In the online store of Visionet, you have a large selection of acetate glasses. Our opticians and experts can help you and advise you in the search for the dream glasses that match your look and your lifestyle. Whether square, round, cat's eye, we have the frames that suit you. To learn more about plastic glasses or other materials click here.