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17 Dec 2007

Spectacle Frame Materials - PLASTICS

"Spectacle Frame Materials
Even the leading designers use a number of materials in the design and manufacture of modern day spectacle frames
As an aid in your choice, the material descriptions and frame descriptions below are brief, and as far as possible, are in lay-mans terms
Spectacle frame materials fall into 2 main categories; metals and plastics.
Plastics:

SPX, a plastic made famous by the prestigious frame manufacturer Silhouette, is the lightest plastic used for spectacle frames. SPX is extremely strong, hypo-non-allergenic and - due to its high resistance to perspiration absorption - retains its colour and lustre particularly well.
Optyl is an extremely light and durable, high quality plastic. Optyl is available in a vast array of both solid and translucent colours. Optyl resists perspiration as well as retaining its shape extremely well.
Cellulose Acetate and Proprinate are the most widely used plastics to create spectacle frames. These materials are available in an almost infinite range of colours, from the layered colour combinations (laminates) to the solid colours. The material is also perfect for cutting and shaping to create intricate shapes and creative styling.

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