Our frames are made from cellulose acetate, a plant-based material made from wood pulp and cotton, used as an alternative to petroleum-based plastics.

Here is why it makes a great frame:

• Made from renewable plant fibers rather than crude oil.
• Color runs through the material instead of sitting on the surface, so it won't chip or peel.
• Warms slightly with body heat and settles to your face over time.
• A metal core runs through each temple for strength and easy adjustments.

Our lenses are polarized Tri-Acetate Cellulose (TAC), a lightweight multi-layer lens material.

Here is what that means for your eyes:

• Removes harsh surface glare to reduce eye strain.
• Clear, true-color vision.
• Lightweight for comfortable, all-day wear.
• 100% UV400 protection against UVA and UVB rays.

Every frame uses a 5-barrel metal hinge, set into the acetate temple rather than molded out of the frame itself.

Here is what that means for you:

• Five interlocking metal barrels spread the load, so the arm opens firmly and stays aligned.
• Metal, not molded plastic. The pivot is a separate component seated into the acetate.
• It uses a standard screw, so it can be tightened with a small eyeglass screwdriver or by an optician.
• Built to be worn, not replaced.

Acetate and cheap injection-molded plastics can look similar at first glance, but they feel very different.

The Key Differences

• Source Material: Cellulose acetate is made from plant-based wood pulp and cotton. Most cheap frames are petroleum-based plastic.
• Fit & Feel: Acetate warms slightly with body heat and settles to your face over time. Cheap molded plastic stays rigid.
• Color & Finish: Acetate's color runs through the material and can be polished back to a shine. Cheap plastics often use surface paint that can scratch, chip or fade.
• Weight & Strength: A thick acetate frame with a metal core feels solid and balanced in your hand instead of flimsy.

Returns are free within 30 days of delivery, for any reason. Frames should be unworn and sent back in their original case. Contact us through our contact form to start a return and we'll send you a prepaid return label. Once it's back at our warehouse, we refund your original payment within 5–7 business days. Full refund policy →

Every order ships from our warehouse in Grand Rapids within 1–2 business days, and typically arrives within 3–7 business days in the U.S. Shipping is free on every order, with no minimum. Full shipping policy →