Material 01
Cellulose acetate
Hand-cut and polished sheet. Deep colour, laminations and custom colourways.
Finish options
High polish, matte, two-tone laminations, custom colour blocks
Materials and techniques
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Material 02
Bio-acetate
Plant-based plasticiser, the same look and hand-feel as classic acetate.
Finish options
High polish, matte
Material 03
Titanium and β-titanium
Very light, strong and skin-friendly. Thin profiles and precise hinges.
Finish options
IP plating, brushed, sandblasted, enamel fill
Material 04
Stainless steel
Fine wire and sheet-metal shapes at an accessible price.
Finish options
Plating in any colour, brushed, two-tone
Material 05
TR90 and Ultem
Injection-moulded, flexible and light. Right for sport and large runs.
Finish options
Rubber-touch, gloss, gradient spray
Material 06
Wood, bamboo and buffalo horn
Natural grain; every piece is slightly different.
Finish options
Oiled, lacquered, laminated with acetate
Material 07
3D-printed nylon
Forms that cannot be cut or moulded. Low minimums for test launches.
Finish options
Dyed, tumbled smooth, coated
Material 08
Combination frames
Acetate fronts with metal bridges, brows or temples.
Finish options
Any of the above
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Materials
Minimums and lead times are typical figures per model. Your quote confirms them for your project.
| Material | Character | Finishes | Minimum | Sampling |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulose acetate | Hand-cut and polished sheet. Deep colour, laminations and custom colourways. | High polish, matte, two-tone laminations, custom colour blocks | 300 pcs per model | 3–4 weeks |
| Bio-acetate | Plant-based plasticiser, the same look and hand-feel as classic acetate. | High polish, matte | 300 pcs per model | 4 weeks |
| Titanium and β-titanium | Very light, strong and skin-friendly. Thin profiles and precise hinges. | IP plating, brushed, sandblasted, enamel fill | 300 pcs per model | 4–5 weeks |
| Stainless steel | Fine wire and sheet-metal shapes at an accessible price. | Plating in any colour, brushed, two-tone | 500 pcs per model | 3–4 weeks |
| TR90 and Ultem | Injection-moulded, flexible and light. Right for sport and large runs. | Rubber-touch, gloss, gradient spray | 1,000 pcs per model | 5–6 weeks incl. mould |
| Wood, bamboo and buffalo horn | Natural grain; every piece is slightly different. | Oiled, lacquered, laminated with acetate | 200 pcs per model | 4–5 weeks |
| 3D-printed nylon | Forms that cannot be cut or moulded. Low minimums for test launches. | Dyed, tumbled smooth, coated | 50 pcs per model | 2 weeks |
| Combination frames | Acetate fronts with metal bridges, brows or temples. | Any of the above | 300 pcs per model | 4–5 weeks |
Techniques
The details that make a frame recognisably yours.
| CNC milling | Precise fronts and bevels in acetate and metal. |
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| Laser engraving | Logos and text on temples, bridges and lenses. |
| Custom hinges | Riveted, spring, screwless or designed from scratch. |
| Metal inlays and end-tips | Your mark in the metal that holds the frame together. |
| Lenses | CR-39, nylon, polarised, photochromic, gradient and mirror tints. |
| Packaging | Cases, cloths, boxes and tags in your brand identity. |
Precision, cut into every curve
CNC milling shapes the front, the bevels and the details before finishing.
The final surface matters
Polishing brings out the depth of the material and smooths the frame's edges.
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