Fashion for eco-style has captured the accessory market. Wooden sunglasses were introduced a few years ago, but meanwhile only since 2018 have they become really popular. A simple, concise design, a unique pattern of natural wood is popular by celebrities. They are in all popular frames: “butterflies”, round, square, oval, stylishly complement a business suit, beachwear, casual look and for sure woody allen glasses. Do you want to be in trend? Buy yourself a stylish accessory.
Benefits of wood optic.
- Beautiful natural color without staining. For production, hardwoods of noble varieties used: zebrano, wenge, ebony, walnut with an exquisite wood pattern that does not repeat.
- The material is hypoallergenic, does not rust or oxidize, stays cool in summer and does not freeze in winter. It has a subtle pleasant aroma that does not fade with time. Special impregnation increases the water resistance of the product.
- Wooden glasses do not sink in water, suitable for tourists, fishermen and travelers. Drops of random rain just run down the frame without absorb. But it is better to refuse frequent bathing.
- The frame supports all types of lenses: polarized, corrective, standard, with UVA / UVB protection.
- Accessories are durable and lightweight, fit perfectly, suitable for men and women. With proper care, they retain their appearance for a long time, do not fade in the sun and do not deteriorate when worn.
Features of the production of wooden glasses.
Generally each product is a magnificent symbiosis of human talent, natural materials and modern technologies. Each manufacturer has its own way of making glasses from wood, the balance between hand and machine processing, the choice of materials and finishes. The basic processes are the same for everyone.
Stages of production of wooden glasses:
- Material preparation. After thorough drying, boiling in paraffin or linseed oil, the wood absorbs less moisture and holds its shape well.
- Development of the design of the new model. With the help of software, the size and shape of the frame and temples are selected. The future product become in a 3D model, then transferred to cutting.
- Frames are cut according to the drawing automatically or manually. Hand carving is higher – the master puts his talent and soul into each pair of wooden glasses. Machine saves time in production.
- In fact some pressure models slightly follow the shape of the face. Others are left straight.
- Next, the frame is ground and polished to a perfectly smooth surface. Grinding takes place in several stages: by all means automatically, then manually.
- The final stage is the finishing coat (lacquer, natural oil).
Next, already there are products,loops, lenses and the temples. Inserting lenses into wooden glasses requires special attention and experience of the master. The fact is that plastic or metal bends, repeating the shape of the lenses. Secondly of wood, the facet groove is cut on a special machine, following the curve formed by the lens facet. It is important that the gap between the glass and the frame is minimal. On average, the entire production process takes about 30 hours.
Rules for the care of wooden glasses.
Generally do not use paper to clean lenses and frames. Any rough material leaves tiny scratches on the surface that will ruin the look and affect vision. Use microfiber cloth. Do not use cleaning products, aggressive chemicals can damage the wood.
So remove glasses with both hands – uneven pressure stretches the wooden frame.
Do not store wooden glasses on the dashboard of a car, on a windowsill, as constant exposure to direct sunlight damages the frame and lenses. In short stow your accessory its secondly before putting it in your bag or pocket, this will protect it from scratches and breakage.
