Materials

Premium Materials

From Italian acetate to Swiss TR90, we work with the best materials in the market

5 Material Families

Each material with unique characteristics for different needs

PC (Polycarbonate)

€2 - €4

Lightweight and economical material, ideal for large productions or entry-level lines.

✓ Advantages

  • •Very competitive price
  • •Impact resistant
  • •Lightweight
  • •Low MOQ with stock

− Considerations

  • •Lower perceived quality
  • •Limited design options

Applications

Promotional glasses, economical lines, large volumes

TR90

€3 - €5

Ultra-lightweight thermoplastic polymer, flexible and impact resistant.

✓ Advantages

  • •Extremely lightweight
  • •Shape memory
  • •Temperature resistant
  • •Good price-quality balance

− Considerations

  • •Limited color patterns
  • •Not heat adjustable

Applications

Sports glasses, blue light, daily use

Metal

€3 - €5

Stainless steel metal frames for an elegant and professional look.

✓ Advantages

  • •Professional appearance
  • •Excellent durability
  • •Flexible hinges available
  • •Varied finishes

− Considerations

  • •Heavier than TR90
  • •May cause allergies in some cases

Applications

Aviator glasses, classic style, executive look

Acetate

€6 - €10

Premium material derived from cotton and wood, with vibrant colors.

✓ Advantages

  • •Bright colors and unique patterns
  • •Hypoallergenic
  • •Heat adjustable
  • •Exceptional durability

− Considerations

  • •Heavier weight
  • •Higher price

Applications

Premium sunglasses, exclusive designs

Combinations (Mix)

Varies by design

Frames combining two or more materials for unique designs.

✓ Advantages

  • •Best of both worlds
  • •Differentiated designs
  • •High customization
  • •Price-quality balance

− Considerations

  • •More complex manufacturing
  • •Higher MOQ

Applications

Acetate + Metal, TR90 + Metal temples

Comparison Table

Compare key characteristics of each material

FeatureAcetatoTR90MetalMix
WeightMedium-HighUltra LightLight-MediumVariable
Durability
Hypoallergenic
Flexibility
Color Variety
Price€€€€€€€-€€€€€€€
Typical MOQ500-1000300-500500-1000800-1200
Ideal ForPremium/FashionSports/KidsExecutive/ClassicDifferentiation
Excellent
Acceptable
Limited

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