Acetate glasses are glasses frames made from a plant-based material called cellulose acetate. This material is derived from natural cotton and wood fibers, making it a renewable resource. Acetate material frames are known for their durability, eye-catching colors, flexibility, and hypoallergenic.
How to adjust acetate glasses frames and arms?
Acetate eyeglasses that are too loose or too tight can be uncomfortable and can even cause headaches or other vision problems. How do you adjust an acetate frame for a comfortable fit?
1. Heating frame
Soak the frame in hot water for 30 seconds-1 minute or use a heat gun to heat the area that needs to be adjusted, if you only adjust the temples, do not put the lens in hot water.
2. Make adjustments
Once the acetate is soft and can be adjusted, the frame can be gently bent into the desired shape by hand or with special tools:
With the glasses facing up, with the lenses facing you, place the four fingers of your left hand under the temple, and place your index finger on the natural curve of the temple to support the frame.
Slowly and gently push down on the end of the temple with your right hand. You should feel it flex on your index finger. No need to push too far! All these adjustments should be slight.
Once one side is done, repeat at the end of the temple on the other side. Try to make sure both sides look equal.
Be careful not to apply too much pressure as this can crack or damage the frame.
3. Check the fit
After adjustment, try the glasses on to see if the fit has improved. Readjust if necessary until the glasses fit comfortably.
4. Cooling frame
After checking, cool the frames quickly by placing them in cold water or placing them in front of a fan. This will help the material harden and retain its new shape.
Hint:
If you feel that you are not adjusting well, you can take your glasses to an optician or eyewear specialist for help.
What is the difference between acetate and plastic eyeglass frames?
1. The production materials are different
The plastic frame can be made of different styles of plastic, including Polyamide, nylon, polycarbonate, carbon, carbon fiber, and Optyl.
Acetate eyeglass frames are made of plant-based materials, which is an environmentally friendly renewable material, plastic frames are made of petroleum-based materials, which is not eco-friendly.
The process of an acetate frame tends to take longer time than the process of a traditional plastic frame because it involves fusing multiple sheets rather than a single plastic mold. Although the acetate process takes longer, it produces a higher-quality product.
2. The characteristics are different
The acetate frame is stronger, more flexible, and more durable than regular plastic frames, The plastic frame is more brittle.
The acetate eyewear frames are lighter in weight and of higher quality than plastic frames.
The acetate frame glasses are more expensive than plastic frame glasses, except for frames made of TR90 thermoplastic.
The acetate glasses frame has a wider variety of pattern options and colors than the plastic frame.
The acetate frames for glasses can keep the color of the frame better, but with plastic frame glasses, the color is sprayed on.
3.The use scenarios are different
In terms of sports, plastic frames glasses perform better than acetate frames glasses.
In terms of aesthetics, acetate frames are more excellent than acetate frames.
From modern to retro, feminine to fierce, we have hundreds of acetate glasses sure to please any fashionista. Acetate frames are made with cellulose material, classic acetate eyeglass frames are stronger, more flexible, and wear-resisting than ordinary plastic frames. Discover the perfect acetate glasses to fit your style & personality at Zeelool Optical, this is the best place to find affordable acetate frames glasses and best acetate sunglasses for you.
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