What is the minimum order quantity for custom eyeglasses, and is it firm per style or color?

MOQs vary by factory and frame complexity - acrylic and zinc alloy metal frames often start lower than wood or bamboo styles. The MOQ applies per style and color combination, so each unique frame shape, material, and colorway counts separately. Your production team can negotiate flexibility once a brief is submitted and matched to the right manufacturer.

How much does a sample cost and how long does it take before production begins?

Sample cost and timeline depend on the frame material and any custom details like rhinestone or crystal embellishments. Sampling is a separate step from production: your team manages the brief, coordinates a prototype with the factory, and sends it to you for approval. Most eyeglasses samples ship within 2-4 weeks. You only move to production once you sign off on fit, finish, and specs.

What is the typical production lead time for custom eyeglasses?

After sample approval, a standard run of acrylic aviator frames with your private label branding, for example, usually takes 4-6 weeks depending on order size and decoration complexity. Your production team tracks every milestone from the factory floor to shipment so you always know where your drop stands.

Do you offer tiered pricing for eyeglasses at different quantities?

Yes. Pricing tiers exist at common break points like 25, 50, 100, 250, and 500 units. Higher volumes unlock better per-unit rates from the manufacturer. Submit a brief with your specs - frame material, lens type, decoration - and your team returns a detailed quote across the tiers that make sense for your brand.

What private label and white label options are available for eyeglasses?

Private label scope covers everything from custom logo etching on the temple arms to woven labels on soft cases, branded hangtags, and fully custom packaging. You can bundle all branding elements into one production run or choose them a la carte. White label eyeglasses - unbranded frames ready for your logo - are also available as a faster path to market.

Can you source specific frame materials from a brief, or do I need a full tech pack?

Either works. If you have a tech pack that names a specific material - say wood or bamboo for an eco-friendly reading frame, or zinc alloy metal for a designer silhouette - your team sends it straight to vetted factories. If you are starting from a mood board or rough brief, your production team helps you spec the right material, whether that is acrylic, rhinestone-embellished acetate, or another option from our manufacturing network.

Can frames be graded from my own measurements instead of stock templates?

Absolutely. Share your custom measurements and fit specs, and your team builds a tech pack around them. The factory grades the pattern to your dimensions rather than pulling from generic templates, so your prescription or reading eyeglasses fit the way your brand intends.

Can I mix sizes and colors within one MOQ for an eyeglasses order?

Yes, you can split sizes and colors within a single MOQ as long as each combination meets the factory's per-style minimum. This is especially useful for launching a polarized or aviator collection for both men and women in multiple colorways. Your production team coordinates the size and color breakdown with the manufacturer so nothing gets lost in translation.

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Custom eyeglasses manufacturer for your next drop

Eyeglasses are corrective or fashion-forward frames fitted with lenses, available in styles ranging from reading and prescription to aviator and designer silhouettes, crafted from materials like acrylic, wood, bamboo, or zinc alloy metal. THE/STUDIO gives your brand a production team built in - from brief to sample to finished drop - connecting you with vetted factories worldwide to develop custom eyeglasses that match your exact specs and vision.

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WHAT WE BUILD

Custom eyeglasses we build

From reading frames to designer silhouettes, our factory network and built-in production team develop custom eyeglasses matched to your private label vision.

Reading

Lightweight frames with magnifying lenses designed for comfortable, extended close-up use.

Prescription

Custom eyeglasses built to exact optical specifications for corrective vision needs.

Polarized

Glare-reducing lenses paired with durable frames for outdoor and everyday wear.

Aviator

Classic teardrop-shaped frames with a timeless silhouette suited for men and women.

Designer

Fashion-forward frames featuring premium materials and trend-driven details for white label collections.

Your spec

Bring your own pattern or tech pack and we build to it.

Reading

Lightweight frames with magnifying lenses designed for comfortable, extended close-up use.

Prescription

Custom eyeglasses built to exact optical specifications for corrective vision needs.

Polarized

Glare-reducing lenses paired with durable frames for outdoor and everyday wear.

Aviator

Classic teardrop-shaped frames with a timeless silhouette suited for men and women.

Designer

Fashion-forward frames featuring premium materials and trend-driven details for white label collections.

Your spec

Bring your own pattern or tech pack and we build to it.

From acrylic eyeglasses to your most elaborate vision

A clean acrylic frame with no embellishment is straightforward factory work. Rhinestone / crystal detailing across temples and bridges - hand-applied, pattern-mapped, fully custom - is the construction depth our production team handles every week. For most brands developing eyeglasses, the elaborate build is the standard brief, not the edge case.

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START YOUR BRIEF

Start with whatever you have

You don't need a finished design to begin. Bring a sketch, a reference eyeglasses, a tech pack, or an AI-generated spec, and we develop it into a production-ready eyeglasses.

Your sketch or idea

A rough concept is enough to start a eyeglasses brief.

A tech pack or sample

Send a spec or a reference eyeglasses and we build to it.

An AI-generated brief

Bring a spec from ChatGPT, Gemini, or Copilot. We productionize it.

MATERIALS

Materials for custom eyeglasses

Explore premium frame materials for custom eyeglasses - from lightweight acrylic and zinc alloy to natural wood and rhinestone-embellished styles built for your private label brand.

Acrylic

Knit yarn (beanies) and cast sheet (keychains, pins)

Wood / bamboo

Wooden sunglasses, keychains, jewelry boxes, watch parts

Zinc alloy / metal

Die-cast metal for buckles, keychains, cufflinks, hardware

Rhinestone / crystal

Applied crystals for hats, hair, sunglasses, belts

Anything you want

Source a fabric we don't list, we'll find the mill.

Eyeglasses customization options

Explore custom eyeglasses decoration and branding options through THE/STUDIO's vetted factory network to create private label or white label eyewear that stands out for your next drop.

A global eyeglasses sourcing network

THE/STUDIO connects your brand with 1,500+ vetted factories worldwide, giving you access to expert custom eyeglasses manufacturing across every major production hub. Our US-based sourcing team matches your brief - whether you're developing reading frames in acrylic, aviator styles in zinc alloy metal, or designer wood and bamboo silhouettes - with the right factory for your spec. Every manufacturer in our network is screened for optical-grade finishing, precision hinge assembly, and consistent quality across private label and white label runs. From initial sample to full production, your dedicated team handles tech packs, factory communication, and production tracking so you can focus on your next drop.

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China

Leading custom eyeglasses manufacturing hub with advanced acetate, acrylic, and metal frame production capabilities

Italy

Premium designer eyewear factories specializing in high-end finishing, rhinestone detailing, and precision craftsmanship

Japan

Renowned for ultra-precise titanium and metal alloy frame manufacturing with exceptional quality control

Taiwan

Specialist factories for wood, bamboo, and mixed-material custom frames with refined temple construction

South Korea

Innovative eyeglasses manufacturing with strength in polarized lens integration and contemporary frame design

Building it yourself

Cost without THE/STUDIO

Adjust the timeline, project complexity, and team structure to see the fully loaded monthly cost before producing a single unit.

Project timeline

6 months

Project complexity

Your required team

Turn roles on or off to explore different setups

Designer

Tech packs, patterns, mockups

$5,500

Sourcer

Finds and vets the factory

$4,500

Production lead

Sampling, timelines, quality control

$6,500

Monthly INTERNAL team cost

$19,800

Typical range: $18,000 to $22,000

Estimated team utilization

68%

Base salaries

$16,500

Taxes and benefits

$3,300

Your total in house cost

$118,800

You are paying for idle capacity

At this setup, your team may spend about 32% of its time waiting on samples, factory replies, and approvals.

From $500 / month

Skip hiring. Start building.

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TIMELINE

From brief to drop

From your initial brief to final delivery, your custom eyeglasses move through a structured manufacturing timeline managed by your dedicated production team - so every spec, sample, and factory milestone stays on track.

Brief

1-3 days

Sample

10-15 days

Validation

5-7 days

Production

20-40 days

Delivery

7-20 days

Your line's system of record

Brief, samples, tech packs, costing, and production tracking live in one place. Your eyeglasses program runs on the platform, so every drop builds on the last instead of starting over.

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ORDER TIERS

From first sample to full drop

Start with one sample and scale to full production when you're ready, with low minimums and unlimited revisions built in.

1-5

Sample

Validate fit, fabric, and finish before you commit.

30-100

Small drop

Test a collection or a launch run.

100-500

Core run

Your standing private label program.

500+

Scale

Full production with locked specs and tooling.

Your branding model

Private label, white label, OEM, or ODM

Run your eyeglasses as private label, white label, OEM, or ODM. We support all four, and can move you between them as your line grows.

Private label

Your brand on a developed eyeglasses platform.

White label

A ready design, your label applied.

OEM

We build to your full spec and pattern.

ODM

We bring a design, you brand and refine it.

Private label

Your brand on a developed eyeglasses platform.

White label

A ready design, your label applied.

OEM

We build to your full spec and pattern.

ODM

We bring a design, you brand and refine it.

Quality control

Quality control at every step

Seam strength

Tested for stress at high-wear seams.

Colourfastness

Checked against fade from wash, light, and wear.

Wash and shrinkage

Verified to spec after repeated wash cycles.

Measurement tolerance

Graded sizing checked against your spec.

Fabric weight

Confirmed to the agreed GSM.

Many eyeglasses can be built with recycled or certified fabrics when your brief calls for a lower-impact line. Tell us your sustainability targets and we'll match them to mills and materials that can document the claim, from recycled content to certified organic and bluesign-approved options.

SUSTAINABILITY

Lower-impact options

WHO WE SOURCE FOR

Built for every kind of eyeglasses program

Men

Custom eyeglasses built to your specs - from aviator frames to prescription reading styles, your factory partner handles every detail from brief to bulk.

Women

From first sample to your first 1,000 units, then scaling into a full line of private label and white label eyeglasses - the development team you can't yet afford, built right in.

Why source custom eyeglasses with THE/STUDIO

THE/STUDIO gives you a production team built in - from brief to sample to finished custom eyeglasses - so you never have to chase down a factory on your own. Our platform connects you with 1,500+ vetted manufacturers specializing in eyewear, whether you need reading frames in acrylic, aviator styles in zinc alloy, or wood and bamboo silhouettes. Request low-MOQ samples, review tech packs, and move into production without juggling spreadsheets or middlemen.

Every pair of private label eyeglasses is built to your spec and your branding. You control frame shape, material, lens type, and decoration details while our team manages quality checks at the factory level and keeps lead times on track. Whether you are launching a custom prescription line for men and women or dropping a limited designer collection, THE/STUDIO ensures your white label eyeglasses arrive on time and exactly as specced.

1,500+

vetted factories

50+

countries

Built in

production team