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Article: ACETATE HISTORY

ACETATE HISTORY

ACETATE HISTORY

Acetate is a synthetic fiber that comes from cotton to which alcohol and acetone are added. The manufacture of glasses with acetate began in the mid- 1940´s, closely related to excessive use of plastic, acetate is much more recommended because it does not pollute the environment and is made from renewable materials.

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METAL ON THE FRAMES

METAL ON THE FRAMES

Originally the frames were made of iron or steel, later resins began to be used to reduce the weight of the frames, this caused rigidity in the glasses and they broke more easily. Currently the fra...

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