Ray-Ban LightRay Frames: Lighter Than Light

Many users of sunglasses and, especially, prescription frames often encounter issues: discomfort around the ears, excessive pressure on the bridge of the nose... And those red marks on the nose can sometimes be quite annoying.

Thanks to years of experience and a love for innovation, Ray-Ban actively works to eliminate any discomfort its customers might experience. The LightRay frames are solid proof of this.

The Father of Titanium

Ray-Ban LightRay is a successful continuation of the "titanium" story in the world of optics. This material is an extraordinarily lightweight, silvery metal that occupies a place in the fourth period of the periodic table.



It was first discovered (almost simultaneously!) by German M. Klaproth and Englishman W. Gregor. In 1825, J. Berzelius was already extracting titanium from metal.

More about titanium frames can be read in a separate article.

Optics of the Future

In 2011, Ray-Ban launched the production of sunglasses using the new LightRay technology, thus expanding the Tech line. So what is it? Frames made from a hypoallergenic, flexible, durable, and lightweight titanium alloy.



What are the advantages of frames made with this technology:

• Monolithic construction (the frame is made from a single piece of titanium), making the frame incredibly strong;
• No screws in the hinges and mounts: if there is no screw, it can't break or get lost;
• No welded joints, which are usually subject to wear and tear;
• And the crowning achievement: the lightest frame in optical history — from 1.7 grams (thanks to the natural lightness of titanium and the absence of additional parts).

All these characteristics allow the wearer to almost forget they're even wearing glasses. This is why the LightRay technology is used not only in sunglasses but also in prescription frames, where comfort during regular wear is of utmost importance.



And if you're ready to forget that your eyes need glasses, Ray-Ban frames with LightRay technology are eagerly waiting for you in our store.