Acetate cellulose sheet (CA sheet, also known as acetate sheet) is the most mainstream, classic, and highest proportion frame material in the eyewear industry.

1、 The core use of acetic acid sheet in the eyewear industry

1. Main body of eyeglass frame (mirror ring)

Full frame, half frame, retro large frame, round frame, polygonal frame, the vast majority of complex shapes that cannot be made by injection molding are cut with CA sheet metal.

2. Mirror legs (mirror legs)

CA board is the preferred choice as it requires good toughness, hot bending adjustment, and comfortable wearing.

3. Nose bridge frame, Zhuangtou, decorative parts

The color, texture, and multi-layer board effect can only be achieved with acetate board.

4. High end sunglasses, optical frames, designer brand frames

Luxury eyewear brands such as Ray Ban, Gucci, Mospot, etc. extensively use acetate sheets.

2、 Why can't the eyewear industry do without acetic acid sheets?

1. Extremely strong processability

Can cut, carve, mill, polish, and polish

Can make any shape: large frame, thick frame, irregular frame

Thick and retro frames that cannot be made by injection molding can only be made with sheet metal

2. Adjustable by hot bending, suitable for face shape

Softens after heating, can be manually/machine bent

Glasses shops can directly adjust the curvature of the temple and the width of the frame

The wearing comfort is much higher than TR90, PC, and metal

3. Extremely rich colors and textures

This is the unique advantage of CA board:

Solid color, tortoiseshell color, marble pattern, wood grain, pearl, glitter, gradient

Multi layer composite board (multiple layers of colors pressed together)

The core of the appearance value of high-end glasses is the acetate plate color

4. High quality texture and good luster

Smooth and transparent after polishing

No fading, oxidation, or deformation

More upscale than plastic, lighter and more comfortable than metal

5. Material safety and skin friendliness

hypoallergenic

Free of Bisphenol A

One of the most recognized eyeglass materials in the EU and US markets

3、 Commonly used types of acetic acid sheets in the eyewear industry

1. Ordinary Cellulose Acetate Plate

The most commonly used, cost-effective, suitable for mass brands.

2. High gloss acetic acid board

Used for high-end optical frames and sunglasses.

3. Multilayer Sheet

Designer style, exclusively for luxury brands, with a layered cut surface.

4. Transparent/semi transparent acetate board

Cold toned and jelly colored frames that have become popular in recent years.

5. Add fiberglass reinforced acetate board

More sturdy, suitable for large and thick frames.

Acetate cellulose sheet is the most classic and high-end frame material in the eyewear industry, with a wide variety of colors, adjustable by hot bending, and comfortable to wear. It is the first choice for mid to high end optical frames and sunglasses.