Frame Material | Outdoor activities, daily wear | Industry: Plastic (ASTM D543: 20 chemical exposures) ▲ Base: Acetate (▲50 exposures) ▲ Advanced: Coated Acetate (▲100 exposures) | Enhanced durability (resists chemicals) ▲ Base: Lightweight flexibility ▲ Advanced: Long-term UV resistance | Base: 15% cost ↑ vs plastic ▲ Advanced: 30% cost ↑ |
Lens Material | Sports, driving, water activities | Industry: CR-39 (ISO 12312-1: 90% UV) ▲ Base: TAC (▲99% UV + 20% lighter) ▲ Advanced: TAC + Anti-scratch (▲ISO 12312-1 + scratch resistance) | Superior UV protection (▲99%) ▲ Lightweight design ▲ Advanced: Durability for high-impact use | Base: 10% ↑ cost ▲ Advanced: 25% ↑ cost |
Polarization | Glare-heavy environments (e.g., driving) | Industry: Non-polarized ▲ Base/Advanced: Polarized (ISO 12312-1: glare reduction by 70%) | Reduces glare by 70% (ideal for water/snow) | Incompatible with LCD screens (e.g., instrument panels) |
Style Customization | Fashion, semi-formal events | Industry: Neutral colors ▲ Base: Square/vintage designs ▲ Advanced: Gradient tint + logo engraving | Fashion-forward aesthetic (▲trendy square frames) ▲ Advanced: Personalized branding | Base: Limited to 5 styles ▲ Advanced: 10+ customization options (▲$20–$50 ↑ cost) |
Durability | Daily wear, rugged environments | Industry: Plastic (ASTM D543: 20 exposures) ▲ Base: Acetate (▲50 exposures) ▲ Advanced: Coated Acetate (▲100 exposures) | Base: 2x longer lifespan vs plastic ▲ Advanced: 5x chemical resistance | Base: 10% heavier ▲ Advanced: 5% bulkier |
UV Protection | Sun exposure in urban/outdoor settings | Industry: 90% UV (ISO 12312-1) ▲ Base/Advanced: 99% UV (▲ISO 12312-1 compliance) | ▲ Base: 9% ↑ UV blockage ▲ Advanced: 100% UV-A/UV-B coverage | Base: No added benefits beyond UV ▲ Advanced: Requires premium lens coating |