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.
The Frehel frame is a feminine design with soft lines and an oversized style. Its signature Balizh® bridge, slightly peaked, nods both to cardinal buoys and to Cap Frehel—one of the most striking capes in Brittany, located in the Côtes-d’Armor.
Made in France : Hand‑crafted material and frame. Size : 53°21. Temple length : 145mm. Type : women’s.
Material : 100% recycled cellulose acetate (front and temples)
The Frehel frame is a feminine design with soft lines and an oversized style. Its signature Balizh® bridge, slightly peaked, nods both to cardinal buoys and to Cap Frehel—one of the most striking capes in Brittany, located in the Côtes-d’Armor.
Made in France : Hand‑crafted material and frame. Size : 53°21. Temple length : 145mm. Type : women’s.
Material : 100% recycled cellulose acetate (front and temples)
The Frehel frame is a feminine design with soft lines and an oversized style. Its signature Balizh® bridge, slightly peaked, nods both to cardinal buoys and to Cap Frehel—one of the most striking capes in Brittany, located in the Côtes-d’Armor.
Made in France : Hand‑crafted material and frame. Size : 53°21. Temple length : 145mm. Type : women’s.
Material : 100% recycled cellulose acetate (front and temples)