Metal frames are cut, bent and soldered from stainless steel, monel, nickel silver or beryllium copper, then plated and coated. They are lighter and thinner than acetate and are the workhorse of the optical trade from budget to designer.
Metal Frames from Italy — varieties
Each button first explains the product, then lists Italy makers with specialities and contact routes.
Metal Frames (Stainless steel, monel, nickel silver)Stainless steel optical framesMonel metal framesNickel-free metal framesSheet-metal (laser cut) framesCombination metal and acetate framesHalf-rim metal framesGold-plated and gold-filled framesMemory metal (flexible) frames
Trade routes for metal frames in Italy
ManufacturersExporters and wholesalersWholesalers and distributorsCertified suppliers (ISO 9001, CE, FDA, ISO 12870)Price and lead time
Named metal 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 |
| Blackfin (Pramaor) | Taibon Agordino | Titanium and beta-titanium frames made in Italy | AboutExplore |