Browse more than 4,000 luxury acetate glasses and acetate sunglasses, cut from cellulose acetate for deep, layered color, a smooth polished finish and the weight and feel of designer frames.Choose tortoise shell, transparent, black or bold thick-frame acetate glasses in rectangular, butterfly, oval and geometric shapes, most ready for prescription lenses.
In acetate the color runs through the material rather than sitting on the surface, so frames keep their look with everyday wear, and an optician can adjust them with gentle heat for a better fit. Many styles also come in a low-nose-bridge fit. Every prescription is checked by licensed opticians and backed by our 100% Vision Guarantee, and free UV400, anti-scratch and anti-reflective coatings come with every pair. Because we buy directly from the factories that make our frames, you get designer-quality acetate without the designer markup. Prefer something lighter? Browse all prescription glasses in titanium, metal and TR90.
What is acetate eyewear?
Acetate (cellulose acetate) is a plant-derived material cut from layered blocks, which gives frames rich, deep color and a smooth, polished finish. It can be gently heat-adjusted for a better fit.
Is acetate better than plastic?
Acetate frames are usually sturdier and hold their color better than standard molded plastic. TR90 is lighter and more flexible, so it suits sport and active wear.
Can acetate frames take prescription lenses?
Yes. Most of our acetate frames accept single-vision, progressive and reading lenses, including thin 1.60 and 1.67 high-index options.