If you want the colors of the rainbow, then zyl (zylonite, or cellulose acetate) is your material. Zyl is a very cost-effective and creative option for eyewear and is extremely lightweight. Particularly popular right now are laminated zyl frames that have layered colors. CHECK OUT OUR FASHION PLASTIC COLLECTION FROM ONLY £25.00
Metal
Monel a mixture of any of a broad range of metals is the most widely used material in the manufacture of eyeglass frames. It is malleable and corrosion-resistant especially if the right kind of plating, such as palladium or other nickel-free options, is used.
Titanium
Frame manufacturers are coming out with more and more titanium styles these days; titanium is a silver-gray metal that's lightweight, durable, strong and corrosion-resistant. It has been used for everything from the Gemini and Apollo space capsules to medical implants such as heart valves. Titanium eyewear can be produced in a variety of colors for a clean, modern look with a hint of color. Not all titanium frames are 100 percent titanium. Some are made from an alloy that is a combination of titanium and other metals, such as nickel or copper. In general, titanium alloy frames cost less than 100 percent titanium frames.
Titanium Alloy
Titanium Alloy is a titanium-based alloy. This unique and popular material is called a "memory metal" because it can go back to its original shape if damaged. Frames made of Titanium Alloy come back into shape even after twisting, bending and crushing. Titanium Alloy frames are lightweight, hypoallergenic and corrosion-resistant.
Stainless Steel
Stainless Steelframes are another alternative to titanium. Qualities of stainless steel frames include light weight, low toxicity and strength; many stainless steel frames are also nickel-free and thus hypoallergenic. Stainless steel is readily available and reasonably priced. It's an alloy of steel and chromium; it may also contain another element. Most stainless steels contain anywhere from 10 to 30 percent chromium, which imparts an excellent resistance to corrosion, abrasion and heat.
