The Rawbare Journal

How Heavy Should Sunglasses Be? A Weight Guide for Comfortable Wear

How Heavy Should Sunglasses Be? A Weight Guide for Comfortable...


What makes sunglasses heavy, how weight affects comfort on the nose and ears, how lens material changes weight, and how to check and choose a lighter pair.
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Sunglasses for Sensitive Skin and Metal Allergy: Choosing a Frame That Does Not Irritate

Sunglasses for Sensitive Skin and Metal Allergy: Choosing a Frame...


Itching, redness or rash where sunglasses touch the skin is often contact dermatitis, most commonly from nickel in metal frames. How to recognise it, which materials suit sensitive skin, and practical ways to avoid a reaction.
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How Sunglasses Are Made: From Acetate Sheet to Finished Frame

How Sunglasses Are Made: From Acetate Sheet to Finished Frame


A pair of sunglasses passes through many hands and stages before it reaches your face. Here is how an acetate frame is made, from raw sheet to finished, polished pair.
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Behind the Brand
Eyewear Frame Materials Explained: Acetate, CP, Metal, and TR90

Eyewear Frame Materials Explained: Acetate, CP, Metal, and TR90


Not all sunglasses frames are made the same. This research-backed guide explains the real differences between acetate, metal, and TR90 frame materials so you can choose the right pair for your face, lifestyle, and budget.
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