Question 1

What are acetate sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

As the name suggests, acetate sunglasses are sunglasses composed of acetate. Acetate is a plant-based plastic that’s both flexible and durable. In fact, acetate sunglasses frames actually adapt to the wearer’s face over time. Another benefit of acetate is that the material allows for color designs encompassing practically the entire color wheel.

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Question 2

How are acetate sunglasses different from plastic sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

Acetate is a specific type of plastic created from cellulose material found in plants. Regular plastic is usually petroleum-based. So, the short answer is that acetate sunglasses are a plant-based synthetic material while plastic sunglasses are not. Acetate is often considered more durable and flexible than other plastics commonly used for sunglasses, too.

Question 3

How do you clean acetate sunglasses?

Accepted Answer

The good news is that cleaning acetate sunglasses is no different from cleaning any pair of sunglasses. Start by rinsing the frames under lukewarm water. Some heat will help get rid of smudges and debris, but if you go too hot, you could damage the sunglasses.
From there, put a drop of dishwashing liquid on each lens. Scrub the soap over the lenses and frames with a finger and then re-rinse your glasses. The final step is to dry your sunglasses with a microfiber cloth or towel.

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