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Acetate Frames

Acetate frames: the colour runs through the material, and an optician can reshape them.

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  • MUJOSH Jasmin Straight cat eye sunglasses in acetate, polarized, UV protection, low bridge fit MUJOSH Jasmin Straight cat eye sunglasses in acetate, polarized, UV protection, front view
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    Jasmin Straight
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  • MUJOSH Zest oval sunglasses in acetate, polarized MUJOSH Zest oval sunglasses in acetate, polarized, front view
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    Zest

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  • Vintage Cat-Eye Vintage Cat-Eye
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    Vintage Cat-Eye

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  • MUJOSH Vintage Narrow cat eye sunglasses in acetate, low bridge fit MUJOSH Vintage Narrow cat eye sunglasses in acetate, front view
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    Vintage Narrow
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  • MUJOSH Verse R9 square sunglasses in black acetate, low bridge fit Model wearing MUJOSH Verse R9 sunglasses in black, front view
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    Verse R9

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  • MUJOSH Lix square sunglasses in acetate, polarized, low bridge fit MUJOSH Lix square sunglasses in acetate, polarized, front view
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    Lix

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  • MUJOSH Jasmin cat eye sunglasses in acetate, polarized, UV protection, low bridge fit MUJOSH Jasmin cat eye sunglasses in acetate, polarized, UV protection, front view
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    Jasmin

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  • MUJOSH LYF cat eye sunglasses in black acetate with gray lenses Model wearing MUJOSH LYF cat eye sunglasses in black, side view
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    LYF Cat Eye
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  • MUJOSH Dixrea sunglasses, detail 33 MUJOSH Dixrea sunglasses, detail 35
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    Dixrea
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  • MUJOSH Retro Cat Eye cat eye sunglasses in acetate, UV400, detail 14 MUJOSH Retro Cat Eye cat eye sunglasses in acetate, UV400, detail 16
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    Retro Cat Eye
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  • MUJOSH Comte Oversized square sunglasses in acetate, UV400, integrated nose pads, low bridge fit MUJOSH Comte Oversized square sunglasses in acetate, UV400, integrated nose pads, front view
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    Comte Oversized
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  • MUJOSH Retro Round round sunglasses in acetate MUJOSH Retro Round round sunglasses in acetate, front view
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    Retro Round

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How to chooseWhy choose acetate frames

Acetate is a plant based plastic cut from solid sheets rather than poured into a mold. The color runs through the material, so tortoise patterns and...

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Acetate is a plant based plastic cut from solid sheets rather than poured into a mold. The color runs through the material, so tortoise patterns and translucent layers have real depth, and the finish does not wear off. An optician can warm acetate and adjust the fit, which a molded plastic frame rarely allows. The trade off is weight: acetate is heavier than TR90 or titanium.

Polished acetate suits narrow shapes, like the Numer rectangle and the Zest oval, both with polarized lenses. For a bolder look, the Jasmin is an oversized cat eye in Italian acetate with a low bridge fit, and the Vintage Cat-Eye pairs a white acetate front with black temples.

To keep acetate looking new, clean it with mild soap and water and keep it out of hot cars. The guide to how to clean eyeglasses covers the steps.

What is acetate, and is it just plastic?

Acetate is a cellulose based plastic made in sheets, then cut and polished. Injection molded plastic is poured into a mold. The difference shows in depth of color and in how the frame ages.

Can acetate frames be adjusted?

Yes. An optician warms the frame and reshapes the arms and bridge. Cold acetate does not bend, so do not force it at home.

Does acetate warp in heat?

It can soften if left somewhere very hot, such as a car dashboard in summer. Store the frame in its case and it holds shape for years.

Is acetate heavier than metal?

Usually a little, because the front is thicker. Most people notice bridge fit long before they notice weight.

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