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The majority of glasses manufactured all over the world are, on the whole, made from either plastic, metal, or a mixture of the two. But with people becoming far more aware of growing environmental issues, manufacturing processes are more commonly using renewable sources and thus wooden glasses have become increasingly popular.

Environmental issues were almost certainly the driving force behind the concept of wooden glasses; they are environmentally sound and can be disposed of in a conscious and responsible way. They also do a good job of keeping the public reminded that we live in an age where we cannot afford to ignore global environmental concerns.
But what are the other positives to choosing wood frames for your glasses?

For a start, wooden frames are very cost effective, and can cost substantially less than the metal or plastic equivalents. The manufacturing process for producing wooden glasses is also very simple, representing a hefty reduction is cost, time and envionmental impact.

Wood glasses are very good for anyone who is allergic to the metal or plastic used in more conventional glasses frames. If you do have a similar allergy, you should be able to wear wooden frames without any difficulty, owing mainly to the introduction of natural elements to the materials.

It’s also possible to fit practically any lens to a wooden frame, making them a good choice if you own prescription glasses. They’re also generally quite tough and don’t lose their shape during everyday use - making them a potentially excellent choice for your pricey lenses.

There are however a couple of very small issues with buying wooden glasses. The main issue is their lack of pliability, meaning they can snap if dropped or have too much weight applied to them. They’re also not particularly great if you get them wet, as the wood takes a while to try (although they should be ok once they have dried out properly). Your best bet is to ensure you keep your glasses in the case whenever you’re not using them, and this should prevent any unfortunate incidents.

Wooden glasses also now have the cool factor to them, with KATA (Japanese glasses manufacturer) now producing some fantastic wooden glasses and designer sunglasses made with wooden frames. Celebrities have also recently been seen capitalising on the popularity of wooden glasses, with the likes of Samuel L Jackson and Will Smith recently being spotted sporting the frames.

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