Acetate frames are cut from sheets of cellulose acetate, a plant-based plastic that takes deep colour and can be polished to a glass-like finish. They are the standard of fashion and premium eyewear, made in Italy, Japan, France and, in volume, in China's Wenzhou and Shenzhen clusters.
Acetate Frames from South Africa — varieties
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Acetate Frames (Cellulose acetate, hand-finished)Acetate optical framesAcetate sunglass framesMazzucchelli acetate framesHandmade acetate framesBio-acetate framesAcetate frames with metal core templesLaminated multi-colour acetate framesThick-rim acetate frames
Trade routes for acetate frames in South Africa
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