Plastic frames are no longer just for your grandma and the nerds in the I.T. department, with the return of retro, these big chunky designer eyeglasses and sunglasses in Cambridge, MA are back and they are here to stay.
When plastic first became a viable material for manufacturing in the early 20th century, the manufacturers of eyeglass frames moved away from metal to this new material which was sturdier and could accept lenses that were thicker. Although metal frames have never disappeared and they probably never will, the possibilities with plastic have always been attractive to manufacturers of designer eyeglasses and sunglasses in Cambridge, MA.
Based on your lifestyle and budget, there are three possible options for designer frames.
Injection molded plastic:
Frames made in the manner are the least expensive frames available because they are mass produced. The frames are made in a mold and once released from the mold they are painted and then glossed to give them their traditional sheen. These frames are quite flexible but over time they tend to become brittle, leading to breakage. Frames made from this material are a great choice for kids or for those who only need reading glasses and are not wearing them all the time.
Acetate:
Designer eyeglasses and sunglasses in Cambridge, MA that are of decent quality are made from acetate, the material with the best rating in the optical industry. Although frames produced from acetate sheets are more expensive than molded plastic frames they are worth every penny of it. These frames are lightweight, made from organic materials and are highly flexible. Designer brands like acetate as it lends itself to handcrafted frames with no limits on what can be done.
Nylon:
If you have always wished for eyeglass and sunglass frames that would never break then nylon frames are it. For many years nylon frames were used extensively for safety glasses or extreme sports. Nylon frames are resistant to extremes in temperature and with a new variation of the material which is known as blended nylon, some of the leading manufacturers of designer eyewear have taken nylon frames into the mainstream. With the continued developments in technology, luxury eyeglass frames are even being produced through the use of 3D printing.
If you are looking for designer eyeglasses and sunglasses in Cambridge, MA then you are invited to look at the fantastic range of products available from General Optical Company.
