While handmade cellulose acetate frames are a symbol of craftsmanship, creativity, and quality, their production generates over 80% material waste. Staying true to our commitment to a circular economy, Friendly Frenchy is addressing this major environmental impact by creating collections made from recycled acetate. Waste becomes a resource! We collect, sort, grind, and repurpose production offcuts from French eyewear makers in our workshop to craft our recycled material frames. Made in France, our recycled materials and handcrafted Balizh® glasses are produced in limited editions with a designer flair—encouraging constant renewal through responsible innovation
The frame
Recycled cellulose acetate made in France.
Hypoallergenic and natural, cellulose acetate is a plant-based polymer commonly used in high-end, handcrafted eyewear.
Glasses made in France
Each frame is handmade in France, reflecting the excellence of French eyewear craftsmanship, combined with our innovative approach to circular economy design.
EU Declaration of Conformity
“Our eyewear frames comply with the EU harmonization legislation: Directive UE 2016/425.Harmonized standards applied: ‘Optical Ophthalmic – Eyewear Frames’ NF EN ISO 12870:2016.
The Balizh® Collection
The best waste is the one we don’t produce.
While handmade cellulose acetate frames are a symbol of craftsmanship, creativity, and quality, their production generates over 80% material waste. Staying true to our commitment to a circular economy, Friendly Frenchy is addressing this major environmental impact by creating collections made from recycled acetate. Waste becomes a resource! We collect, sort, grind, and repurpose production offcuts from French eyewear makers in our workshop to craft our recycled material frames. Made in France, our recycled materials and handcrafted Balizh® glasses are produced in limited editions with a designer flair—encouraging constant renewal through responsible innovation
The frame
Recycled cellulose acetate made in France.
Hypoallergenic and natural, cellulose acetate is a plant-based polymer commonly used in high-end, handcrafted eyewear.
Glasses made in France
Each frame is handmade in France, reflecting the excellence of French eyewear craftsmanship, combined with our innovative approach to circular economy design.
EU Declaration of Conformity
“Our eyewear frames comply with the EU harmonization legislation: Directive UE 2016/425.Harmonized standards applied: ‘Optical Ophthalmic – Eyewear Frames’ NF EN ISO 12870:2016.
The Balizh® Collection
The best waste is the one we don’t produce.
While handmade cellulose acetate frames are a symbol of craftsmanship, creativity, and quality, their production generates over 80% material waste. Staying true to our commitment to a circular economy, Friendly Frenchy is addressing this major environmental impact by creating collections made from recycled acetate. Waste becomes a resource! We collect, sort, grind, and repurpose production offcuts from French eyewear makers in our workshop to craft our recycled material frames. Made in France, our recycled materials and handcrafted Balizh® glasses are produced in limited editions with a designer flair—encouraging constant renewal through responsible innovation
The frame
Recycled cellulose acetate made in France.
Hypoallergenic and natural, cellulose acetate is a plant-based polymer commonly used in high-end, handcrafted eyewear.
Glasses made in France
Each frame is handmade in France, reflecting the excellence of French eyewear craftsmanship, combined with our innovative approach to circular economy design.
EU Declaration of Conformity
“Our eyewear frames comply with the EU harmonization legislation: Directive UE 2016/425.Harmonized standards applied: ‘Optical Ophthalmic – Eyewear Frames’ NF EN ISO 12870:2016.
A masculine, rectangular frame with a designer look and a chic, timeless spirit. In Breton, “Aber” means estuary. In Finistère, the Côte des Abers - also known as the Coast of Legends - is where wild coastline meets tides that flood lush green valleys. This maritime tip of Brittany is home to the highest concentration of lighthouses in Europe.
Made in France : Hand‑crafted material and frame. Size : 53°17. Temple length : 150mm. Type : men’s.
Material : 100% recycled cellulose acetate (front and temples)
A masculine, rectangular frame with a designer look and a chic, timeless spirit. In Breton, “Aber” means estuary. In Finistère, the Côte des Abers - also known as the Coast of Legends - is where wild coastline meets tides that flood lush green valleys. This maritime tip of Brittany is home to the highest concentration of lighthouses in Europe.
Made in France : Hand‑crafted material and frame. Size : 53°17. Temple length : 150mm. Type : men’s.
Material : 100% recycled cellulose acetate (front and temples)
A masculine, rectangular frame with a designer look and a chic, timeless spirit. In Breton, “Aber” means estuary. In Finistère, the Côte des Abers - also known as the Coast of Legends - is where wild coastline meets tides that flood lush green valleys. This maritime tip of Brittany is home to the highest concentration of lighthouses in Europe.
Made in France : Hand‑crafted material and frame. Size : 53°17. Temple length : 150mm. Type : men’s.
Material : 100% recycled cellulose acetate (front and temples)