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Eyewear Coatings

Premium Coating Solutions for Frames in Metal and Plastic

The eyewear industry is a flagship of Made in Italy—a blend of craftsmanship, innovation, and style recognized worldwide.
A key element in ensuring aesthetics, durability, and compliance in eyeglass frames is the use of high-performance coatings. Contecolor provides advanced eyewear coatings that enhance the visual appeal of frames while ensuring long-lasting protection and material safety.

Key Requirements for Eyewear Coatings

Eyewear coatings must meet very specific technical and aesthetic standards:

  • Brilliant gloss and uniform finish
    To highlight the shape and color of each frame with precision.
  • Excellent adhesion on diverse substrates
    Compatible with plastic, metal, galvanized finishes, and enamel coatings.
  • Durability and resistance
    Protection against scratches, abrasion, UV exposure, and handling stress.
  • Health & regulatory compliance
    Must be formaldehyde-free and meet strict international standards for skin contact and chemical safety.

 

PF140FF: High-Gloss Transparent Coating for Eyewear

One of our flagship solutions for the eyewear sector is PF140FF, a single-component, high-gloss transparent coating specifically designed for optical frames.

Key Features:

  • Exceptional gloss with high scratch resistance
  • Adheres to metal and galvanized substrates
  • Formaldehyde-free, safe for prolonged skin contact
  • Tested and certified:
  • ISO 12870:2016 – Sweat resistance
  • UNI EN 16128:2015 – Nickel release safety

 

Why Choose Contecolor Eyewear Coatings?

Investing in premium coatings from Contecolor offers several advantages:

  • Long-lasting surface protection
  •  Enhanced aesthetic and perceived product value
  •  Compliance with current sustainability and safety standards

 

In an industry driven by trend, function, and innovation, choosing the right coating is essential to stand out in a competitive global market.
With over 50 years of expertise, Contecolor combines Italian excellence with cutting-edge formulation technology to deliver coatings that make your frames unforgettable.
Contact us today to learn more about our coating solutions for eyewear.

Why choose us?

OUR SERVICES

FAST AND TAILOR-MADE SERVICE

We quickly fulfill all orders for “custom-made” paints. Each product will have its own dedicated code and, upon request, we can also develop colors beyond the main reference charts (RAL, NCS, and Pantone).

ASSISTANCE AND TECHNICAL SUPPORT

We provide assistance, consulting, and customer support to achieve the desired results. Thanks to our research laboratory, we guarantee outstanding aesthetic and functional performance, even on substrates that require the most complex techniques to achieve the expected outcome.

RESEARCH, DEVELOPMENT, SUSTAINABILITY

We are aware that the road is still long, but one of our main goals is to minimize the environmental impact of our products. Every type of paint produced by Contecolor must meet each customer’s needs while also complying with the strictest sustainability standards.

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