Glasses frame materials.

Considerations frame materials.

Whether it's metal or plastic, the material in your frames makes a difference in your appearance. No matter what material of you choice is a desicion of teste, but to know to know the material idea before it goes on your face.

All details about glasses frame materials.

Metal

The metal shapes offer a sleek silhouette that plastic glasses usually can't achieve, including cut-out frames and delicate latticework. The metal frames dominate the market with about 70% of the sales. It produces stronger solders and holds its coatings better than Nickel Silver. This results in colour that is less likely to wear and chip off. Most retailers wouldn’t have a clue about the difference between these materials. If asked they could couldn’t tell the difference (unless it said on the front of the dummy lens). They rely on the wholesale price of the frame to give a clue as to quality, and like you they rely on the branding. Titanium, Monel, Nickel Silver A beautiful material. It’s very light, strong, easy to adjust, comes in a wide range of colours. It resists corrosion and is great for hot, humid, sweaty environments. It is also nickel free which means that it is hypoallergenic. It comes in a couple of grades: 100% Titanium and Beta Titanium (which is about 95% pure Titanium). From the wearers perspective there is no difference between the grades.

Plastic

glasses often come in thick, chunky styles for bold and dramatic looks. Plastic eyeglasses come in endless color options to match any outfit or mood. Plastic frames are also known as zyl or acetate. They are made from Cellulose Acetate which is a natural material made from cotton and wood flake. It main advantage is that it is a fantastically versatile material: it comes in a huge variety of colours and patterns. Acetate is easy to adjust with little or no heat and it holds its shape well. For example, your trusty hairdryer could heat up the frame enough to be safely adjusted. Plastic does however get brittle and discolour with age the effects of skin acids. This is why retailers will always shake their heads with a dark look when you ask to re-lens your existing frames with your new prescription. “It’s at your own risk” they say as if daring you to contravene the laws of nature.