Plastic glasses come in all shapes and styles, from 'geek chic' through to a host of juicy modern colours that are just dripping with style. Whether you’re seeking an oversized black or tortoise shell frame, transparent plastic frames or want to make a colourful fashion statement, you can be business like, bold, or beautiful (or all three!) in plastic or acetate glasses.

Plastic glasses suit all budgets. You’ll find all colours and cutting edge designs at bargain prices as well as more expensive designer plastic frames from all the top fashion labels. Plastic glasses frames are an excellent option if you’re on a particularly tight budget and seeking cheap prescription glasses that are durable.

In addition to single coloured frames, plastic glasses also come in a host of colour contrasts – allowing you to be as daring, fierce, fun, funky or individual as you fancy – with accent colours on arms, inserts and to the inner frame. Colour change plastic frames are also available in the latest catwalk colours where the colour changes through the frame, as are heavily patterned, printed and jewel encrusted frames.

The options are so wide that plastic glasses, also known as acetates, allow you a huge degree of individuality both with regard to frame shape, frame colour and detailing.

Plastic glasses are without a doubt a great accessory and many people report it’s their favourite accessory as plastic glasses can be inexpensive and image changing. Colourful plastic glasses can really ‘awaken’ a tired complexion and highlight your eyes. Many customers also enjoy matching them to special outfits and even their mobile phones! A pair of glamorous or electrifying plastic specs can temptingly boost your natural allure or sensuality by adding a touch of mystery or quirkiness. Why not have fun and start experimenting with plastic glasses?

We have a great number of customers who choose to wear plastic glasses as a fashion statement even if they don’t require prescription glasses. Celebrities have led the way in making bold eyewear a fashion choice and a way to stand out from the crowd.  If you don’t require prescription plastic glasses, simply select this option from our customization page and checkout.

Ever popular plastic glasses models include RayBan’s Wayfarer model, which comes in a range of bright colours to suit all skin types. You can also choose from any number of top designer wayfarer-inspired frames or opt for a lower budget model.

Benefits of plastic glasses and lenses
Plastic glasses have quickly become the most popular choice in prescription glasses much due to their safety, function and cosmetic features – there’s a very different perception of plastic eyewear now to when plastic lenses first started to appear in the 60s in safety goggles and eyewear protection.

Plastic glasses are more impact resistant, lightweight and more flexible than glass lenses. They can be tinted to almost any color, shade or tone and accept tints easier than any other material. Plastics can be treated for UV, and provide extremely high performance at low cost – making them the ideal choice for prescription tinted glasses or sunglasses.