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Optyl®: The light, hypoallergenic frame material

sunglasses lens materials

Optyl® is a state-of-the-art frame material for everyone who is looking for sunglasses and spectacles with outstanding quality.

Light, hypoallergenic and colourfast – take a closer look at the extraordinary features of this material.

What is Optyl®?

Optyl® is a frame material currently produced and used exclusively by SAFILO GROUP, the large Italian company that designs, produces and distributes prescription frames, sunglasses and sports eyewear, etc.

Some of the most prestigious brands that Safilo produces offer models that use the high-quality material Optyl®, such as Carrera, Hugo Boss and Gucci.

Optyl® consists of thermosetting plastic which guarantees an excellent surface quality and higher strength than conventional thermoplastics (acetate, propionate, etc.). The material is hypoallergenic and therefore perfectly suitable for allergy sufferers. It is also corrosion-resistant to sweat and cosmetics, the latter particularly important for ladies.

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The advantages of Optyl®

Optyl® is a trademark which identifies a plastic used exclusively by Safilo for some of its most unique models.

Read here about the advantages and characteristics of Optyl®:

  • Optyl® is a duroplastic material that is extremely light and comfortable because it adapts to the wearer's face.
  • Optyl® is also hypoallergenic and non-irritant since it contains no plasticisers.
  • Furthermore, Optyl® is treated with a special surface coating which protects it from corrosion caused by sweat and cosmetics.
  • The material is heat resistant and non-deformable, the original shape of the glasses is maintained in all situations.
  • Beyond that, Optyl® offers a 3D design and unique color effects.

Comments Add a question

  • Bidules

    Hey, I was wondering how can we repair broken Optyl glasses. Is there a specific way to do it ?
    Thanks in advance !

    Reply
    • Gergana-Ekaterina
      Lentiamo.co.uk

      Dear Bidules,

      Thank you for your comment.

      We would recommend that you look for an optic store where they can assess what the issue is and recommend suitable next steps.

      Kind Regards.

      Reply
  • Pierre S.

    I have a pair of Playboy Optyl. Can you tell me the cost of them please

    Reply
    • Gergana-Ekaterina
      Lentiamo.co.uk

      Hello,

      Thank you for your comment. I am not quite sure that we have this model available. I can check for you if you have the code of the product. Kind Regards.

      Reply

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