plastic frames

Polymer eyeglass housing

Plastic frames are eyeglass frames made from synthetic materials rather than metal.

The term typically refers to acetate or similar polymers that can be molded into various shapes and colors: She chose thick black plastic frames.

Plastic frames tend to be lighter and less expensive than metal alternatives, and they dominate casual and fashion eyewear.

Related

hinges · acetate · lightweight · colorful · durable · sunglasses · nosepiece · nose pads · arms · cheap · dollar store · fashion accessory · bendable · retro · tortoiseshell · cat eye · translucent · polycarbonate

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frame material

plastic framesmetal frames

Structural eyewear components

wire frames · titanium frames · steel frames · gold frames · aluminum frames

frame construction style

plastic framesrimless

Without an encircling edge

frame style/aesthetic

plastic framesrimless glasses

Eyewear without surrounding frames

Family

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Top 200,000
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Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G