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Titanium is around 40% lighter than stainless steel by volume, helping glasses frames feel noticeably lighter on the nose and ears. It resists corrosion from sweat and humidity, and is naturally hypoallergenic. Shop men's titanium glasses or women's titanium glasses, or browse everything below.
Titanium's advantage over other frame metals comes down to its strength-to-weight ratio. Titanium combines high strength with a much lower density than stainless steel, allowing frames to be made with slim temples and bridges while remaining durable. That means less weight bearing down on the nose pads and behind the ears across a full day of wear.
The metal also forms a stable oxide layer on its surface, which is why titanium doesn't react with body fluids or release metal ions that trigger allergic reactions. A great option for people who find that conventional metal frames irritate their skin.
Commercially pure titanium is unalloyed titanium with only small permitted amounts of other elements. It is strong, lightweight and corrosion-resistant, but generally has less flexibility than beta-titanium. Adjustments should therefore be carried out by an optician rather than attempted at home.
Beta-titanium is titanium alloyed with other elements (like vanadium and aluminium) to increase its flexibility whilst still maintaining its hypoallergenic properties. It can flex and return towards its original shape, making it particularly suitable for thin temples, slim bridges and some rimless frame designs. It is also generally easier for an optician to adjust than commercially pure titanium.
Every titanium frame here can be glazed with single vision, bifocal or varifocal lenses to your prescription, and with coatings and filters including anti-reflective, anti-scratch, blue light, UV and tinted. High-index lenses are worth considering with a titanium frame, since a thinner lens keeps the total weight of the finished pair down.
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Yes, although the ease of adjustment depends on the type of titanium and the frame design. Beta-titanium is generally more flexible and easier to adjust, while commercially pure titanium is less forgiving. Adjustments should be carried out by an optician to avoid damaging the frame. See our guide to adjusting your frames.
If you're in glasses all day, or your prescription is strong enough that weight is noticeable, the reduction in weight over steel or acetate is the main reason people don't go back. If you react to nickel, pure and beta titanium solves a problem that other metals can't. For an occasional spare pair, a standard metal or plastic frame will serve you just as well.
Because titanium resists corrosion and everyday wear better than most metals, the frame itself will usually outlast your prescription. Most people replace glasses because their vision has changed or the lenses have scratched, not because the frame has failed. Follow our frame care guidance, and there's no fixed lifespan to work to.
Yes, titanium is hypoallergenic, making it a good option for those with metal sensitivities or allergies.
Titanium itself does not rust and is highly resistant to corrosion from moisture, sweat and humid conditions. However, other components within a frame may be made from different materials, so normal cleaning and care are still recommended.
Pure titanium is unalloyed, lightweight and relatively rigid. Beta-titanium is an alloy designed to provide greater flexibility and spring, making it particularly suitable for thin temples and some rimless frames. Both are considerably less dense than stainless steel.
Often, but not by conventional soldering. Titanium needs laser welding, which not every optician offers. Frame breakages within our returns window are covered by our 30-day money-back guarantee.
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