Slate is built around a simple standard: exact materials, quiet design, and one honest price. Every frame comes with Studio Acetate, SlateShield lenses, and 5-Point Flex hinges.
Shop SlateBuild Standard
The material standard does not change by shape, finish, or promotion. Choose the frame you want; the build stays consistent.
Hand-cut Mazzucchelli acetate with durability, flexibility, and deep polished color.
Polarized polycarbonate with AR back coat, hydrophobic, and oleophobic layers.
Spring-loaded 5-barrel stainless steel hardware for smoother daily wear.
One standard on every pair. No upgrade maze.
Material System
Frame, lens, and hinge are separate standards, so each gets its own close-up: acetate depth, coated lens performance, then hinge construction.
01 / Studio Acetate
Studio Acetate uses hand-cut Mazzucchelli sheets, not generic injected plastic. The material is known for durability, flexibility, hypoallergenic comfort, and color depth that can be polished instead of painted over.
Hand-cut Mazzucchelli acetate
Durable, flexible, hypoallergenic
02 / SlateShield
SlateShield is the coated lens system: polarized polycarbonate for lighter, impact-resistant wear, an anti-reflective back coat to reduce bounce-back glare, plus hydrophobic and oleophobic layers that help shed water and fingerprints.
Polarized polycarbonate
AR, water, and fingerprint resistance
03 / 5-Point Flex
The hinge is where quiet design becomes mechanical confidence: spring-loaded flex, stainless steel hardware, and a smoother open-close feel that supports daily wear.
Spring-loaded 5-barrel hinge
Stainless steel hardware
You should not have to decode a spec sheet or wait for an upgrade prompt. Slate keeps the material floor visible.
| Feature | Common at this tier | Slate standard |
|---|---|---|
| Frame material | Generic acetate or injected plastic | Studio Acetate by Mazzucchelli |
| Lens system | Polarized lens as the whole story | Polarized SlateShield with AR, hydrophobic, and oleophobic coatings |
| Hardware | Standard barrel hinges | Spring-loaded 5-Point Flex stainless steel hinges |
| Pricing | Price jumps by lens, finish, or promotion | Flat $128 across the line |
Designed for close inspection
Slate does not rely on loud logos or trend churn. The frame has to make its case up close: acetate depth, hinge action, lens clarity, and a finish that feels intentional in hand.
Care
Better materials do not need complicated maintenance. They need a simple rhythm: rinse grit away, clean with microfiber, and store the frame when it is not being worn.
