How are eyeglass frames made?
Eyeglass frames come in a wide variety of styles and materials. While most manufacturers mass-produce plastic or metal eyeglass frames, some experts still make specialty frames by hand.PartsAn eyeglass frame includes the eye wires, or “rims,” that hold the lenses in place, which are connected by a central piece called a bridge, according to VisionRx. A pair of hinged earpieces called temples attach to the eye wires.PlasticsManufacturers mold most plastic frames from zylonite, often referred to as zyl, or cellulose acetate, according to All About Vision. Zyl frames may come in opaque colors or laminated variants that produce an iridescent look.MetalsEyeglass makers mass-produce metal frames from a variety of substances, including titanium, beryllium or stainless steel.
