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Custom Eyewear Development for Professional Brands
IU Eyewear provides custom optical frame manufacturing and OEM/ODM development for eyewear brands, distributors and professional buyers who need new frame designs, customized structures, materials or product specifications.
From design concepts and engineering to sampling, production and quality inspection, we support custom eyewear projects based on the requirements of your collection and target market.
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Project Reference
DWG NO.                                                                           ODM-EYEWEAR-01
ROUTE                                                                                         OEM / ODM
MATERIAL                                                                    TBD — PROJECT SPEC
MOQ FROM                                                                                        600 PCS
STATUS                                                                                PENDING REVIEW

Custom Optical Frames for New Product Development

Custom eyewear is designed for projects that require more than selecting an existing frame style.
Depending on the project, we can support:
New frame designs
Acetate patterns
Product packaging

Customized frame structures

Custom components

Material selection

Hinge and construction requirements

Custom colors and finishes

Branding details

Looking for something simpler?
Custom development generally requires higher quantities and longer development times than existing-stock or Private Label projects.

When Should You Choose Custom Eyewear?

Custom development may be suitable when your project requires a product that cannot be achieved through our existing collections.
You Have Your Own Design
Provide CAD drawings, sketches, reference samples, product images or other design materials for evaluation.
You Want a More Distinctive Collection
Develop products around your own design direction instead of relying entirely on existing market styles.
 
You Need a New Frame Structure
Develop a new construction or modify product specifications according to your requirements.
 
You Have a Larger Order Requirement
Custom development is generally intended for larger-volume projects because new tooling, sampling and production preparation may be required.
You Need a Specific Material or Color
Select materials, finishes, colors or patterns according to your target product positioning.
 

OEM vs ODM Custom Eyewear Materials

We support custom frame development in selected materials according to the product concept and production requirements.
Route A
Custom Acetate Glasses Frames
Acetate provides extensive possibilities for frame shapes, colors, patterns and finishes.
Custom acetate projects can involve:
  • Frame geometry
  • Acetate color and pattern
  • Front and temple construction
  • Metal core design
  • Decorative elements
  • Logo application
  • Custom packagin
 
Typical MOQ: from 600 pcs per model
Route C
Custom TR90 Glasses Frames
TR90 can be used for lightweight and flexible frame designs across different commercial applications.
Custom TR90 projects may involve:
  • Frame structure
  • Custom tooling
  • Material selection
  • Colors
  • Surface details
  • Branding
  • Packaging
 
Typical MOQ: from 1,000 pcs per model
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Route B
Custom Metal Glasses Frames
Metal frames can be developed according to required shapes, constructions, finishes and component specifications.
Depending on the design, projects may involve:
  • Frame structure
  • Metal construction
  • Plating or surface finish
  • Nose pads
  • Hinges
  • Temple construction
  • Decorative details
  • Branding
Typical MOQ: from 1,000 pcs per model
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Route D
Other Materials
We can also evaluate custom projects involving other selected frame materials depending on the design, quantity and production requirements.
Typical MOQ: from 1,000 pcs per model
Please send us your product concept so we can evaluate the suitable manufacturing approach.
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

What Can Be Customized?

Custom eyewear development can cover different aspects of the frame depending on your product requirements.
Frame Geometry
Develop frame shapes, proportions and construction details according to your design concept.
Components
Custom projects may involve components such as:
Hinges/Nose pads/Temple tips/Metal cores/Decorative elements/Other frame components
 
Materials
Select suitable materials according to the required appearance, weight, flexibility, durability and target price position.
Branding
Branding can be incorporated into the product according to the frame construction and selected production method.
Available methods depend on the material, surface and design.
Colors & Patterns
Develop selected colors, finishes and, where applicable, custom acetate patterns.
 
Packaging
Custom projects can also include selected branded cases, cleaning cloths, packaging and other product presentation requirements.
 
 

Custom Eyewear Design & Development

We can work with different types of design references depending on the project.
You may provide:
Our team can review the available information and evaluate the product structure, material and manufacturing requirements before sampling.

From Design to Production

Our custom eyewear development process is organized around product requirements, engineering feasibility and production preparation.
01
Project Brief
Send us your design concept, reference material, target quantity, material preference and other available specifications.
02
Design & Engineering Review
We review the frame structure, dimensions, material requirements and production feasibility.
Where necessary, we discuss modifications before moving to sampling.
03
Material & Component Selection
Select suitable materials, colors, hinges, nose pads, temple components and other specifications.
04
Tooling & Sample Development
Depending on the design, custom tooling and sample development may be required.
Sampling allows both sides to review the product before mass production.
05
Sample Approval
Review the sample for dimensions, construction, appearance, branding and other agreed specifications.
Required adjustments can be discussed before production.
06
Mass Production
After the specifications and sample are confirmed, production proceeds according to the agreed order requirements.
07
Quality Inspection
Finished products are inspected according to the agreed product specifications before packing and shipment.
08
Packing & Shipping
Products are packed according to the confirmed requirements and prepared for international shipment.

Custom Eyewear MOQ

Custom eyewear generally requires higher quantities because product development may involve tooling, material preparation, custom components and production setup.
Material                                         Typical MOQ
Acetate                                         From 600 pcs/model
Metal                                            From 1,000 pcs/model
TR90                                             From 1,000 pcs/model
Other selected materials                  From 1,000 pcs/model
Actual MOQ may vary according to:

Custom Color & Material Development

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Custom colors and materials can be evaluated for projects that require a specific product appearance.
 
 
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For example, custom acetate projects may involve the development of a specific color or pattern.
 
 
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Custom material preparation normally requires a higher quantity than simply selecting an existing color from our collections.
 
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Please provide your preferred color reference, material requirement or target appearance so we can confirm the applicable MOQ and development process.

Custom Branding & Packaging

Branding can be incorporated into custom eyewear according to the frame material, construction and surface.
Frame Branding
Logo placement and branding methods can be discussed during product development.
Custom Cases
Custom eyewear cases can be developed for selected projects according to the required specification.
For existing eyewear styles, custom branded case sets generally start from 300 sets.

Temple Branding

Temple branding can be incorporated according to the temple material, surface and construction.

Cleaning Cloths & Packaging

Branded cleaning cloths, boxes and other packaging elements can be considered according to the project requirements and applicable MOQ.
 

Lens Branding
For suitable products, lens branding may be considered according to the product and lens specifications.

OEM & ODM Eyewear Development

OEM and ODM projects can involve different levels of product development depending on the project requirements.
OEM Projects
OEM projects may involve manufacturing according to customer-provided designs, specifications, samples or technical requirements.
The development process depends on the product concept and manufacturing requirements.
ODM Projects
ODM projects may involve developing products around an agreed design direction, product concept or technical requirement with support from our product development and manufacturing resources.
The exact scope of development is discussed according to each project.

Why Choose IU Eyewear for Custom Development?

Eyewear Manufacturing Experience
Based in Danyang, China, IU Eyewear has decades of experience in eyewear manufacturing and international B2B supply.

Manufacturing Network

We work with established eyewear manufacturing resources in major Chinese production regions to support different materials and product requirements.
Multiple Material Capabilities
Our manufacturing network supports custom projects involving acetate, metal, TR90, titanium and selected other materials.
B2B Project Experience
We work with professional buyers, distributors, retailers and eyewear brands on product sourcing, Private Label and custom development projects.
Product Development Support
We can assist with material selection, product structure, components, sampling and production preparation.
From Concept to Production
Our support can cover design review, engineering, sampling, production, quality inspection, packing and shipping coordination.
 

What We Need From You

The more information you can provide at the beginning of a project, the easier it is for us to evaluate the manufacturing requirements.
Please send any available information, including:
If you do not have complete technical drawings, you can start with a product image, sketch or reference frame. Our team can review the available information and discuss the next development steps.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What is custom eyewear manufacturing?
    Custom eyewear manufacturing involves developing a product according to specific design, material, structural or production requirements rather than simply selecting an existing frame from a standard collection.
  • What is the MOQ for custom optical frames?
    Typical starting quantities are approximately 600 pcs per model for acetate and 1,000 pcs per model for metal, TR90 and other selected materials. Actual MOQ depends on the design and production requirements.
  • Do custom projects require tooling?
    Some custom designs require new tooling, while others may use existing production resources depending on the project. Tooling requirements are confirmed after reviewing the design.
  • Can you develop custom acetate patterns?
    Yes. Custom acetate colors and patterns can be evaluated for suitable projects. MOQ and development requirements depend on the material specification and production quantity.
  • How long does custom eyewear development take?
    Development time varies depending on the design complexity, material, tooling, sample requirements and number of revisions. We confirm the estimated timeline after reviewing the project.

Custom Eyewear Manufacturing Insights

OEM / ODM
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Materials
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Materials
Custom Metal Glasses Frames: Design & Manufacturing Guide
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Start Your Custom Eyewear Project

Have a new eyewear concept?
Send us your drawings, sketches, reference samples, product images or requirements. Our team will review the project and help you determine the appropriate material, development approach, MOQ and next steps.

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