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BENEFITS<br />
LIMITATIONS<br />
ACETATE<br />
1. Medium weight and durable.<br />
2. Holds its shape well.<br />
3. Can have CR39, polycarbonate<br />
or glass lenses.<br />
4. Can be repeatedly softened and<br />
reshaped under heat to create the<br />
perfect fit.<br />
1. Pliable - sun and<br />
extreme heat can<br />
damage the frame.<br />
2. Can be heavy if worn<br />
for long periods of<br />
time.<br />
PLASTIC<br />
NYLON<br />
1. Lightweight.<br />
2. Maintains its shape very well.<br />
3. Strongest of all non-metal frames<br />
(virtually indestructible).<br />
4. Usually have polycarbonate<br />
lenses.<br />
1. Hard to change shape by<br />
heating so difficult to get<br />
perfect fit.<br />
FRAME MATERIALS<br />
PROPIONATE<br />
STAINLESS<br />
STEEL<br />
1. Lightweight and durable.<br />
2. Maintains its shape well.<br />
3. Highly suitable for complex<br />
frame shapes.<br />
4. Usually have polycarbonate<br />
lenses.<br />
1. Lightweight and comfortable<br />
due to elasticity.<br />
2. Holds its shape well.<br />
3. Strong and highly corrosion<br />
resistant.<br />
4. Has adjustable nose pads.<br />
5. Suitable for all lens materials.<br />
METAL<br />
TITANIUM<br />
1. Ultra lightweight.<br />
2. Hypo-allergenic (nickel free)<br />
3. Very sturdy / strong.<br />
4. Easy to adjust and holds its<br />
shape.<br />
5. Has adjustable nose pieces and is<br />
suitable for all lens types.<br />
PRECIOUS<br />
METAL<br />
1. Metal alloy base plated with<br />
precious metals such as gold or<br />
silver to give them a rich finish.<br />
CARBON<br />
FIBRE<br />
1. Made up of thin fibres.<br />
2. Incredibly strong and<br />
lightweight.<br />
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