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 Japan — varieties
Each button first explains the product, then lists Japan 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 Japan
ManufacturersExporters and wholesalersWholesalers and distributorsCertified suppliers (ISO 9001, CE, FDA, ISO 12870)Price and lead time
Named acetate frames producers in Japan
| Company | City | Speciality | Live search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Masunaga Optical | Fukui | Frames since 1905; titanium and acetate | AboutExplore |
| Boston Club | Sabae | Designer frames made in Sabae | AboutExplore |
| Kaneko Optical | Sabae | Acetate and titanium frames made in Sabae | AboutExplore |
| JINS Holdings | Tokyo | Listed one-price retail chain with own frames; spectacles with standard lenses at a fixed price | AboutExplore |
| Zoff (Intermestic) | Tokyo | One-price retail chain with own frames and in-store lens fitting | AboutExplore |