The Optyl material
Optyl is a plastic material invented in 1968. Made by the condensation of phosgene on a bisphenol, it is then combined with a hardener to be molded or cast. It is a very light (1.1g/cm³) and hypoallergenic thermoelastic material. Compared to acetate, it is 30% lighter and the manufacturing costs of this material are lower.
The advantages of Optyl
The advantages of this material are numerous; first, Optyl is very light and therefore very comfortable to wear. It is also important to note that this material is non-flammable, so it has high heat resistance and is hypoallergenic. Moreover, it does not deteriorate in contact with sweat or cosmetic products thanks to its special surface coating. It can also be colored at will, either by adding a dye during manufacturing or by dye baths once the frame parts are finished. A great innovation for all glasses wearers.
Shape memory test of Optyl glasses
The frame shown here without lenses is placed in a bottle to demonstrate the elastic and shape-retaining properties of Optyl. Despite the deformations induced by passing the frame through the neck, the Optyl frame returned to its original shape once inside the bottle.
Our anti-blue light glasses in Optyl
Find frames made with this material among Hugo Boss glasses and Gucci glasses. All these frames are available as anti-blue light glasses for younger people or as reading glasses for presbyopes over 40.
