Acetate Frames & How They Differ From Zyl | Is Zyl the same as acetate? Acetate or Plastic?

Ever wondered why we love acetate frames so much? Kristin and Sam explain the pros and cons of acetate vs. zyl frames. We go over durability, longevity, how colors change over time, and more!
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Timecode:
0:00 Intro
0:32 Expected lifetime of acetate
1:32 Expected lifetime of zyl
1:59 Adjusting acetate
2:26 Adjusting zyl
2:38 Re-using an acetate frame
2:51 Re-using a zyl frame
3:04 Why we don't use zyl frames
3:08 Summary

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[EyeSchoolwithDrD]

Let's chat in the comments!
What's your frame made of?
How has it held up?

[SaudadeSunday]

Zyl can be used in frames combined with metal just fine. Shuron's Ronsir Zyl frames, which are the original iconic browline style, use zyl. I have a pair from the '60s that still look good.

[LLKZ]

This video is full of wrong information and misinformation regarding the acetate production process and the acetate frame production process. The term Zyl also known as Zylonite is the same as cellulose acetate also known as Acetate. These are both the same materials. Please check your facts.

[jussihakala]

Zyl, or zylonite, is cellulose acetate. This video makes no sense to me. What acetate are you referring to, if not cellulose acetate?

[sunsgcreations]

Can I fix my broken plastic eyeglasses frame with polymethylmethacrylate resin ?? I have that as I'm a dental student and we use it to make dentures .

[pauljackson]

Interesting didn’t realise was two types of frame materials

[drincher.s]

Because of these properties it also heavier then other plastic materials????