Nylor

In 1955, Essilor former company called ESSEL, brought a disruptive innovation to market: the rimless frame. The lenses were mounted with invisible nylon thread. Hence, the NYLOR® brand was created to exploit the new patent. Instant world-wide success followed and, at its peak, ESSEL sold more than 1 million eyeglasses per year on 5 continents! After the patent expiry, Essilor focused on lenses and the NYLOR® brand was phased out during the 90ies. What was NYLOR® success based on? The invisible strapping with a nylon thread of the lenses - which is called today "nylor mounting” - enabled the creation of models with an extended field of view, lighter frames and sleek shapes (no rims, screws, rivets…). Fashion designers of the 60s started to innovate with these new possibilities, eyewear becoming a genuine fashion accessory!