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Frame material (MATERIAL) explained

The material forming the body of a frame component.

Frames and materials

How to understand it

Base material, surface coating and geometry describe different things. A pair can combine several materials.

An example

An acetate front with titanium temples has two different component descriptions.

A common mix-up

A material name alone cannot predict finished weight, comfort or protection.

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