Glasses and frame materials. A wide range of options available

Cellulose Acetate

The vast majority of plastic frames are made of this material. Metal bars are added inside the plastic leg sides to strengthen and stabilise the frame.

Monel

Most metal frames are made from Monel. It is composed of 2/3 nickel and 1/3 copper. Monel can be made in many colours,it is corrosion resistant and durable. However because of the nickel content within the frame not advisable for people who have allergic skin types.

Titanium

Developed mainly for 2 reasons. Firstly very lightweight but strong and secondly because of unreactive properties of the metal Titanium excellent for customers with sensitive skin as will not react or discolour due to acid content in ones skin.
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Flexon

A metal Titanium alloy which has a built in memory so when frame is twisted out of shape memory makes frame go back to its original shape.
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There are a few other frame types like Aluminium, Nylon and Stainless steel however these 4
main types cover 95% of Optical market place.

Comparison of Eyeglass Frame Materials
Material	Corrosion- Resistant	Variety of Colors, Patterns, Textures*
Plastic
Cellulose acetate & zylonite
Cellulose propionate
Nylon		Coating
Metal
Monel	With plating
Titanium
Beryllium
Stainless steel
Flexon
Aluminum		Coating
Other
Wood, bone & buffalo horn		Natural
Gold (10k) & sterling silver
*Coatings and frames made of natural materials such as bone typically cannot incorporate artificial colors, patterns and textures.

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