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Acetate Optical Frame

The manufacturing process for acetate is responsible for the unique qualities that distinguish it from regular plastics.

Clear sheets of acetate are combined with organic dyes and acetone to achieve vibrant colors and exciting patterns. This creates the perfect material for an eyewear frame. 

Large rollers then press the acetate, and it is cut into smaller pieces before being pressed again with other colors. This produces the sheets used for making eyewear frames.

A CNC milling machine is used to cut out a rough shape. This is then sent off to a craftsman who will finish it by hand and polish the frame.