Buy Flexible Glasses Frames Online
Perfect for nearly any lifestyle, flexible glasses frames are an ideal choice for many people who wear prescription eyeglasses.
These frames are usually made from memory metal, flexible plastics, or hybrid materials for strength and durability.
Flexible frame arms and temple tips shape can be readily changed and fine-tuned for a more custom fit. Likewise, these spectacles are more durable, lightweight, and resistant to damage than conventional metal ones.
Flexible frames can be used for sunglasses, too! You’ll find all our most malleable sunglass styles at the link below.
Who needs flexible glasses frames?
Flexible eyeglasses are a great choice for anyone. However, different lifestyles sometimes call for the unique benefits and advantages offered by more pliable styles.
Active Lifestyles
Those who live for sports and other outdoor activities may want flexible frames for their prescription. Flexible styles can withstand impact and bending without breaking. Common activities that demand more resilient eyewear include:
- Running
- Cycling
- Hiking
- Ball Sports
Work Environment
If you work in an active environment, more flexible frames can be a life saver. From construction workers to nurses and doctors, consider some of the styles in this section if your career always has you on the go.
Industries that may prefer flexible glasses frames include:
- Construction
- Manufacturing
- Healthcare
- Military
- Food Service
Disabilities
Those with disabilities or motor impairments might have an easier time with flexible prescription frames. They tend to be easier to handle, harder to break, and a more practical choice for someone with special needs.
Children & Teens
Kids and teenagers can be rough on their glasses. Fortunately, flexible frames are ideal. They’re less likely to break if dropped or sat on, which provides peace of mind for parents (and durability for the wearer).
What materials are used for flexible eyeglasses?
Flexible eyeglasses are made from high-grade bendable materials. Not quite rubber, but instead, specialized metals, plastics, and the like. All flexible spectacles from Yesglasses use ISO- and CE-approved materials, which are contaminant free and perfectly safe.
Yesglasses also can enhance eyeglasses’ safety by including additional features such as ultraviolet protection and lenses with an anti-reflective coating.
The most common materials used in flexible eyeglass frames are:
Generally, flexible glasses frames are more durable than traditional styles because of the materials used in their construction.
Do all flexible frames come with spring hinges?
Most flexible frames have spring hinges. However, there are exceptions due to the sheer variety of styles and frame materials.
Glasses hinges join the temple with the frame front. If glasses frames have hinges, they typically use spring hinges or standard hinges.
- Spring hinges allow the temples on the glasses to face outward and close easily and more freely when wearing the glasses to prevent breakages. Due to the singularity of the design, repair is complicated. As a result, you must go to a local optician for proper repair work.
- Standard hinges lack flexibility, but they can be adjusted and repaired a bit more easily.
Flexible prescription glasses can have spring or standard hinges. It just depends on the style you choose.
Shop Spring-Hinged Glasses Frames
Are flexible glasses frames hypoallergenic?
The flexible frames are often made of hypoallergenic, lightweight metals. This makes them strong and safe to wear.
Where can I buy flexible prescription eyeglasses?
With no limit to the styles or designs available, Yesglasses is the perfect place to start your search for highly flexible Rx frames.
All our styles ship free and are backed with our 100% Fit Guarantee. We’re confident you’ll love your new glasses and are happy to offer hassle-free refunds if you don’t.
Versatile, yielding, and always fashionable, flexible prescription glasses are more affordable at Yesglasses, too! You can save as much as 70% buying online versus standard retail.
If you still have questions or need help shopping for flexible prescription frames, contact us via phone, email, or LIVE Chat!
We’re flexible! There’s no obligation to contact us. we’ve got a FAQ with all sorts of great answers.
Looking for information on “Flexible Spending Accounts” – or FSAs – which can be used for eyewear? Check out our post on FSA/HSA Spending for Prescription Glasses.