Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

MOQs vary by factory and frame complexity but typically start between 25 and 100 units per style and color combination. Because THE/STUDIO works with 1,500+ vetted factories, your production team can match you with a manufacturer whose MOQ fits your drop size. The number is set per unique SKU, so a prescription style in two colorways counts as two separate minimums.

Question 2

How much does a sample cost and how long does it take, separate from production?

Accepted Answer

Sample cost and timeline depend on the frame material and lens specification. After you submit a brief, your production team sources a factory match and returns sample pricing - typically a single prototype takes 2-4 weeks to develop and ship. This timeline is independent of full production lead time, so you can evaluate fit, lens clarity, and finish quality before committing.

Question 3

What is the production lead time once I approve a sample of my reading glasses?

Accepted Answer

Lead times generally run 4-8 weeks after sample approval, depending on order volume and decoration details. For example, a run of 250 custom aviator-style reading glasses in acrylic frames with branded temple logos would typically land around the 5-6 week mark. Your production team tracks every milestone from the factory floor so you always know where things stand.

Question 4

Do you offer tiered pricing at different quantity levels for reading glasses?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Pricing tiers exist at the 25, 50, 100, 250, and 500-unit break points, so unit cost decreases as volume goes up. Rather than publishing a fixed price list, your production team returns a detailed quote after reviewing your brief - covering frame material, lens type, and any custom finishing - so every number reflects your actual spec.

Question 5

What private label and white label options are available for reading glasses?

Accepted Answer

THE/STUDIO supports full private label scope: woven or printed brand labels on the interior temple, custom hangtags, branded hard cases or pouches, and retail-ready packaging. Each element can be bundled into one production run or ordered a la carte. White label options are also available if you want to start with an existing frame silhouette and add your branding.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Either path works. You can submit a brief describing the look and feel you want - for instance, wood or bamboo frames with zinc alloy hinges - and your production team will source matching materials from the factory network. If you already have a tech pack with named materials and exact specs, they will match it to a manufacturer that can fulfill those requirements.

Question 7

Can you grade frame sizes from my own measurements instead of stock templates?

Accepted Answer

Absolutely. If you supply your own sizing data - bridge width, temple length, lens height - the factory develops custom patterns graded to your specs rather than pulling from stock molds. This is especially useful for designer reading glasses lines targeting a specific fit profile for men or women.

Question 8

Can I mix lens strengths, frame colors, or styles within one MOQ?

Accepted Answer

You can mix colors and lens magnification strengths within one production order, though each unique combination counts toward its own per-SKU minimum. Your production team will structure the order so you can offer an assortment - say, three diopter strengths across two colorways of a clip-on style - without placing separate orders for each variation.

Question 9

What frame materials are available for custom reading glasses?

Accepted Answer

Current factory capabilities include acrylic, wood and bamboo, zinc alloy and metal, and rhinestone or crystal embellishments. Acrylic is the most common for lightweight everyday readers, wood and bamboo suit eco-conscious or artisan brands, and metal alloy frames offer a premium feel for designer collections. Your brief determines which manufacturing partner and material combination deliver the best result.

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