About Acetate
Material: All Bless Honey products are made from acetate .
Acetate is made from a natural material derived from cotton.
This durable material is both flexible and strong, ensuring a comfortable fit even when worn for long periods of time.
[What is acetate?]
1. Cellulose (the fluffy part of cotton) is crushed and turned into powder.Cellulose from cotton and other sources is used as the raw material.
2. Mix in plasticizer (a component that softens plastic) → it becomes thick (like starch syrup).
This is cellulose (The fluffy part of the cotton) Acetate resin is produced.
This is cellulose (The fluffy part of the cotton) Acetate resin is produced.
3. Kneading in pigments → Creating colors and patterns
Marble and tortoiseshell patterns can also be adjusted here.
Marble and tortoiseshell patterns can also be adjusted here.
4. Forming into blocks or sheets → drying → making into boards
A thick acetate block is made, and then boards are carved out of it using a large plane, which is then allowed to dry.
A thick acetate block is made, and then boards are carved out of it using a large plane, which is then allowed to dry.
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Subsequent eyeglass frame processing process
From here, there are further processes to make it into the shape of glasses.
1. Cutting out the front and temples from a sheet of wood
2. Heat and bend (for the nose and ear loops)
3. Polishing the surface to give it a glossy finish
4. Embedding metal parts (hinges and core metal)
5. Assemble and final polishing to complete
Thanks to careful finishing and strict quality control by artisans in Sabae City, Fukui Prefecture, we have created a watch that you can hold with confidence.