Acetate Glasses
Acetate is one of the most popular materials for eyeglasses, 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 glasses wearers wonder about the huge price difference. Acetates are about 2 to 3 times more expensive than regular plastic frames, but why? In this article, you will learn why and get more interesting information about these two popular materials.
What is acetate?
The material is not only used in the optical industry but is also very popular in the clothing and fabric industry. It is considered a luxurious and noble material. Acetate is a natural or artificial fiber that can be made from cotton, wood fibers, or synthetic fibers. It was first manufactured in 1923 by a British company specializing in silk. Ten years later, the United States became the main producer of acetate fibers. Today, China, India, Japan, and Brazil are the main producers of this popular plastic.
Although many online blogs claim that acetate is a natural material, it is now proven that due to its low cost, acetates are also made from synthetic fibers such as carbon and chemical fibers such as diacetates. However, regarding glasses, major brands such as Gucci, Carrera, Guess, and Tom Ford place great importance on natural products, in harmony with nature and the brand's philosophy.
How is it made?
Natural raw materials such as cotton or special wood fibers are first collected, dried, and then ground into a fine powder. The powder is then mixed with a type of acetic acid and, after about 6 months of dry storage, it is transformed into sheets. These sheets are then colored as needed and sold to various glasses manufacturers such as Safilo, Luxottica, DeRigo, Marchon, etc. Once the sheets have arrived at the glasses manufacturing plant, they are cut by the manufacturing team according to the designers' wishes. After a long and heavy manufacturing process, we obtain a modern pair of glasses today.
Advantages
- - Provides a natural feeling on the skin
- - Perfect for people with allergies and glasses wearers with sensitive skin
- - 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 lens fitting
- - Stains are easy to remove
- - Great comfort
Who are acetate glasses frames suitable for?
The material for glasses is suitable for men and women who like intense colors and patterns, as well as classic and unusual shapes.
The versatile fashion accessory
In the Visionet online store, you have a wide selection of acetate glasses. Our opticians and experts can help and advise you in finding the dream glasses that match your look and lifestyle. Whether it's square, round, or cat-eye, we have the frames that suit you. To learn more about plastic glasses, click here.
Article published on December 2, 2022
Article updated on June 17, 2024
