Acetate frames are cut from sheets of cellulose acetate, a plant-based plastic that takes deep colour and can be polished to a glass-like finish. They are the standard of fashion and premium eyewear, made in Italy, Japan, France and, in volume, in China's Wenzhou and Shenzhen clusters.
Acetate Frames from Italy — varieties
Each button first explains the product, then lists Italy makers with specialities and contact routes.
Acetate Frames (Cellulose acetate, hand-finished)Acetate optical framesAcetate sunglass framesMazzucchelli acetate framesHandmade acetate framesBio-acetate framesAcetate frames with metal core templesLaminated multi-colour acetate framesThick-rim acetate frames
Trade routes for acetate frames in Italy
ManufacturersExporters and wholesalersWholesalers and distributorsCertified suppliers (ISO 9001, CE, FDA, ISO 12870)Price and lead time
Named acetate frames producers in Italy
| Company | City | Speciality | Live search |
|---|---|---|---|
| EssilorLuxottica (Luxottica) | Milan / Agordo (Belluno) | World's largest eyewear group: Ray-Ban, Oakley, Persol, licensed luxury brands, lenses and retail | AboutExplore |
| Safilo Group SpA | Padua / Longarone | Listed eyewear maker: Carrera, Polaroid, Smith and licensed brands | AboutExplore |
| Marcolin SpA | Longarone | Licensed luxury and fashion frames and sunglasses (Tom Ford, Guess, adidas) | AboutExplore |
| De Rigo SpA | Longarone | Frames and sunglasses (Police, Lozza, licensed brands) and General Óptica / Opticalia retail | AboutExplore |
| Kering Eyewear | Padua | Luxury eyewear: Gucci, Saint Laurent, Cartier, Lindberg, Maui Jim | AboutExplore |
| Thélios (LVMH) | Longarone | Luxury eyewear for Dior, Fendi, Celine, Loewe | AboutExplore |
| Vanni Eyewear | Turin | Acetate designer frames | AboutExplore |
| Nau! | Castiglione Olona | Optical retail chain with own frames | AboutExplore |