Rimless Eyeglasses

**mma** · 06-04-2008, 01:07 AM

Could anyone list some good rimless eyeglasses (with plugs) distributors?

(Besides COS)

Thanks!

**allycat** · 08-04-2008, 12:01 PM

Rayban has a couple models that are nice quality. The two that I carry are about a 53 eye size.

**Chris Ryser** · 08-05-2008, 05:49 AM

Originally Posted by mma

Could anyone list some good rimless eyeglasses (with plugs) distributors?

(Besides COS)

Thanks!

Check my website listing containing nearly 800 website links in the optical industry from suppliers to educational at http://optochemicals.com/web_listing.htm

**DragonLensmanWV** · 08-05-2008, 01:58 PM

Kishimoto line from Global Optique in New York.
We've never had a single breakage on that line.
Two weeks ago a plant manager came in with his that had fallen out of his pocket and gotten run over by a 6000 pound panel truck. Bent them up, but no breakage either on the frame or the Trivex lenses.:cheers:

**chrome surfer** · 12-15-2008, 08:48 PM

Originally Posted by Chris Ryser

Check my website listing containing nearly 800 website links in the optical industry from suppliers to educational at http://optochemicals.com/web_listing.htm

I have been looking for the phone number in the U.S and cannot find one.

Thanks,
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**rinselberg** · 12-16-2008, 12:52 AM

Originally Posted by chrome surfer

I have been looking for the phone number in the U.S and cannot find one.

Silhouette Optical Ltd.
260 Cannon Street
Green Island
New York 12183

telephone: (1) 800 223 0180

fax: (1) 800 545 9901

website: http://www.silhouette.com

email: customer.service@us.silhouette.com

And don't forget..

Tonight we have a really big shoe!

**jonydepp** · 12-11-2009, 04:00 AM

Hello,

I am Jony.This is my first visit to site.I am new to this site,but I’ve enjoyed posting in your forums.Kishimoto line from Global Optique in New York.We've never had a single breakage on that line.Two weeks ago a plant manager came in with his that had fallen out of his pocket and gotten run over by a 8000 pound panel truck.Thank you very much and Stay connected with me.

**KellyR** · 12-11-2009, 08:49 AM

We use the Marchon AirLock rimless. They don't seem to loosen as easily as the Silhouette frames.

**letmesee** · 05-11-2010, 10:59 PM

Are you looking for rimless only with plugs? How come only with plugs?

Minima and Kazuo Kawasaki use plugs... kind of.

**gunner05** · 05-12-2010, 01:49 PM

Originally Posted by letmesee

Are you looking for rimless only with plugs? How come only with plugs?

Minima and Kazuo Kawasaki use plugs... kind of.

So the medicine doesn't leak out!

**AdmiralKnight** · 05-12-2010, 05:59 PM

I've had no luck with nut/screw mounted four-points. They always seem to crack around the hole.

**letmesee** · 05-12-2010, 10:19 PM

Well, you could also go with Lindberg because they don't use nut/bolt/screw, it is glued in.

**uncut** · 05-13-2010, 06:19 AM

Originally Posted by letmesee

Well, you could also go with Lindberg because they don't use nut/bolt/screw, it is glued in.

Glued in???? How safe is that????

**uncut** · 05-13-2010, 06:28 AM

Originally Posted by mma

Could anyone list some good rimless eyeglasses (with plugs) distributors?

(Besides COS)

Thanks!

Why would you want another product? Can you not source Silhouette? The product is superior IMO, widely copied/aspired to, yes, but if you can get it, use it. Your clients would appreciate them, not the copies.
Historically, we have seen copies/me-too products ruin the good reputation of concepts. I cite the Carbon-fibre frames...first ones launched were a great quality/strength. The copies were cheap cr@@ and broke easily giving the good ones a bad reputation.

Minimal Arts rock.....a long time fan!

**uncut** · 05-13-2010, 06:32 AM

Originally Posted by KellyR

We use the Marchon AirLock rimless. They don't seem to loosen as easily as the Silhouette frames.

Sounds like your lab didn't drill the right size of holes, and /or angle them correctly. There is not a loosening problem/ease with a correctly mounted Silhouette frame.

**letmesee** · 05-13-2010, 10:26 AM

Originally Posted by uncut

Glued in???? How safe is that????

I sell a lot and haven't had any problems thus far. You can adjust the prongs and make them very stiff so that they don't come out. Then you add a bit of glue for safety measures. Your Lindberg client is not going to be a reckless person.

**uncut** · 05-13-2010, 12:39 PM

Originally Posted by letmesee

I sell a lot and haven't had any problems thus far. You can adjust the prongs and make them very stiff so that they don't come out. Then you add a bit of glue for safety measures. Your Lindberg client is not going to be a reckless person.

I was kinda thinking about the safety of the patient....gluing the frame to the lens kind of thing...which often results in lens fracture and a risk of cuts, injuries?

**letmesee** · 05-13-2010, 03:16 PM

Originally Posted by uncut

I was kinda thinking about the safety of the patient....gluing the frame to the lens kind of thing...which often results in lens fracture and a risk of cuts, injuries?

I haven't had any problems. I don't know if anyone else has had any problems. I only use Trivex.

**melvilletim** · 05-13-2010, 04:58 PM

We've been using Lindberg for 3 1/2 years now and have had zero problems thus far. I have had my own pair that long and also try to only use trivex. I have gotten rid of all my plug style rimless frames in the office, as they have been nothing but problematic. Only sell Lindberg and Swissflex now.