All About Optyl , Extraordinary Eyeglasses Material

All About Optyl ( EyeGlasses Super Material)

First at all , What is an OPTYL? What does OPTYL mean?

Optyl* is a material patented by CARRERA and is currently produced and used exclusively by SAFILO GROUP, Italy.

Optyl is a revolutionary innovation for people who want to wear eyewear with extraordinary characteristics: it is no coincidence that some of the most prestigious brands that Safilo produces include models in their collections which use the particular material identified by this trademark.

The product of a special combination of substances, it is a thermosetting plastic material which is extremely lightweight and comfortable because it adapts to the wearer's face. A durable material, it is also hypoallergenic since it contains no plasticisers. Furthermore, it is treated with a special surface coating which protects it from corrosion caused by sweat and cosmetics.

CHARACTERISTICS AND ADVANTAGES OF THE MATERIAL

Low weight (20% lighter than other similar polymers)...
Flexible, comfortable and adaptable to the face shape...
Memory effect - by heating it to 80-120°C, Optyl can be adapted to fit the anatomy of the face, and when the material cools - the new form is maintained. When heated up to the `memory` temperature again, it returns to its original shape...
Heat resistant and mechanically strong. Non-deformable, the original shape of the glasses is maintained in all situations...
Contains no plastifiers, hypo-allergenic and non-irritant...
Obtained via vacuum casting technology, 3-dimensional design and unique color effects.

HEATING THE FRAMES

Optyl frames can be adjusted by heating them properly using a hot air warmer or a container with small glass beads in the temperature range 100°-130°C until the frames become soft and pliable.

CUTTING AND INSERTING LENSES

The lens for Optyl eyewear can be 0.4 mm larger in size when of the CR-39 or similar variety, and 0.2 mm larger when using a glass lens.
For lenses to be positioned correctly, it is important that the frames be warmed evenly and left to cool down slowly once lenses have been inserted!

CLEANING

Clean under lukewarm running water using a normal neutral cleansing liquid and dry with a soft clean cloth.
Do not use solvents (such as alcohol or acetone), or aggressive chemical detergents, as they may be detrimental to the eyewear!

ODD REPAIRS

UHU Plus glue is recommended for gluing Optyl parts together.
Do not heat frames after they have been repaired!

WARNINGS FOR TEMPLES WITH SPRING HINGES (FLEX-HINGES)

Temples must not be heated near the spring hinge.
You should heat ONLY the area around the ear-bend!