UV Protection Lenses: Do You Really Need Sunglasses?
☀️ The Impact of UV Rays on Eyes Ultraviolet (UV) rays include UVA, UVB, and UVC. UVC is filtered by the atmosphere, but UVA and UVB reach the Earth and can harm your eyes. Short-term effects: Photokeratitis (“snow blindness”), pain, and excessive tearing. Long-term effects: Cataracts, macular degeneration, pterygium, and premature aging of the eyes. […]
Eco-Friendly Fashion: Why Bio-Acetate Glasses Are the New Trend
Glasses were once seen purely as functional. Today, they are essential fashion accessories. And with consumers increasingly focused on sustainability, Bio-Acetate is rapidly gaining popularity in the eyewear industry. 1. What is Bio-Acetate? Bio-Acetate is made from natural plant fibers such as cotton and wood pulp. Unlike petroleum-based plastics, it is renewable and biodegradable while retaining […]
How Are Acetate Glasses Made?
Premium acetate frames require pharmaceutical-grade cellulose acetate and multi-stage craftsmanship: 1. Acetate Sheet Production Raw plant-based cellulose is dissolved in acetone with organic pigments. Liquid compound is roller-coated onto acetate sheets. Multicolored layers are fused under hydraulic pressure or extruded through dies. Sheets are chopped into cubes, re-compressed into blocks, and kiln-dried for 6-8 weeks. […]
Eyeglass Frame Materials: Unusual
Eyeglass frame materials: Unusual For connoisseurs seeking beyond ordinary, these masterpieces transcend functionality: Precious Metal Craft Sterling Silver ▸ Limitation: Low malleability, mainly for alloy enhancement ▸ Luxury Hack: Silver thread inlaid in acetate temples Gold Accents ▸ Truth: 18K gold plating (5-20μm), not solid gold ▸ Statement: Gilded hinges on metal frames / Gold-wrapped […]
What Are Acetate Glasses?
Acetate (scientifically termed cellulose acetate, historically known as zylonite or zyl) stands as a pioneering achievement in synthetic material innovation. First deployed in eyewear frames during the late 1940s to resolve critical flaws in celluloid plastics—notably flammability and instability—it has evolved into the gold standard for premium spectacles. Modern high-grade acetate mesmerizes with its liquid-like depth of gloss and […]
Flexon Frames Buyer’s Handbook
If you need eyeglasses that combine flexibility, style, and clear vision, Flexon frames could be your ideal choice. Crafted from a unique metal, these sturdy frames bend deeply without breaking while retaining their shape, design, and function. What Are Flexon Glasses?Flexon is a proprietary titanium alloy engineered to flex under pressure and instantly return to […]