The American Optical Hadley pairs a handcrafted amber tortoise acetate frame with Calobar Green AOLite nylon lenses. Non-polarized lenses are fitted as standard on this configuration, and the whole frame is assembled in the United States by AO Eyewear.
The Hadley pairs a softly rounded handcrafted acetate front with straight temples, a shape that suits narrower faces. Because the frame is cut from solid acetate it can be heat-adjusted for fit and re-polished years later.
American Optical states that all AO frames are manufactured in the US using globally sourced components, which is exactly the standard the Buy American Campaign applies: the manufacturing happens here. AOLite nylon lenses are lighter and more impact-resistant than glass, while SkyMaster glass lenses give the sharpest optics and the best scratch resistance — pick the one that matches how hard you are on your sunglasses.
