Acetate is a really adaptable material. We stock acetate frames in all shapes and sizes, from browlines to cat eyes. It’s easy to find a frame that suits your style.
Hypoallergenic
Acetate is a hypoallergenic material, which means it’s very rare for it to cause allergic reactions. Your frames will be in contact with your face all through the day, so it’s important to find a material that doesn’t irritate your skin.
Environmentally friendly
Acetate is a type of plastic made from renewable plant material. Other types of plastic are petroleum based which means they aren’t as good for the environment as acetate glasses.
Variety of Styles for men and women
Acetate is a really adaptable material. We stock acetate frames in all shapes and sizes, from browlines to cat eyes. It’s easy to find a frame that suits your style.
Hypoallergenic
Acetate is a hypoallergenic material, which means it’s very rare for it to cause allergic reactions. Your frames will be in contact with your face all through the day, so it’s important to find a material that doesn’t irritate your skin.
Environmentally friendly
Acetate is a type of plastic made from renewable plant material. Other types of plastic are petroleum based which means they aren’t as good for the environment as acetate glasses.
Variety of Styles for men and women
Acetate is a really adaptable material. We stock acetate frames in all shapes and sizes, from browlines to cat eyes. It’s easy to find a frame that suits your style.
Acetate is a great choice of lens material, but we have many other materials that you might love just as much! Our metal frames are just as durable as acetate and have a classic and sophisticated feel. Our standard plastic frames are a comfortable and affordable alternative to acetate.
Why we love acetate frames
Acetate is a hypoallergenic material, which means it will rarely cause allergic reactions. If that wasn’t enough, acetate is both a natural and renewable material, providing an eco-friendly alternative to petroleum-based plastics.
A spectrum of acetate frames
Acetate is an endlessly adaptive material for eyewear. It's easy to add different colors to this material, so you'll find warm tortoiseshell, fresh clear, and a huge range of other shades for your acetate frames.
FAQ
What are acetate glasses?
Acetate glasses are eyeglasses with frames made out of the popular material acetate. This material is perfect for eyeglass frames because it’s light, durable and hypoallergenic (so it won’t irritate your skin). Acetate glasses can be made in practically any color imaginable, from bright hues to classic tortoiseshell.
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