Sunglass factories and specs I actually use
Acetate houses, polarized lens labs, and UV test references that survive retail launch RFQs — all third-party links, none are my plant.
Links
Sunglasses Factories & Suppliers
Established eyewear manufacturers and sunglass OEM partners — acetate, metal, TR90 frames, and lens assembly for export markets.
EssilorLuxottica
Global eyewear group — Ray-Ban, Oakley, and manufacturing scale reference for premium sunglass programs.
Safilo Group
Major Italian eyewear manufacturer — licensed and house-brand sunglasses with global export programs.
Marcolin Group
Italian eyewear manufacturer — designer sunglass production and private-label programs for fashion brands.
De Rigo Vision
European eyewear manufacturer — Lozza, Police, and OEM sunglass lines with strong export footprint.
Marchon Eyewear
Global eyewear company — licensed and house-brand sunglasses for retail and travel retail channels.
Costa Del Mar
Performance polarized sunglass brand — reference for fishing and outdoor lens tint programs.
Maui Jim
Premium polarized sunglass manufacturer — useful benchmark for lens color and UV protection positioning.
Randolph Engineering
US-made metal frame sunglasses — reference for aviator construction and military-spec positioning.
Bolle Safety & Sport
French sport eyewear manufacturer — cycling, ski, and safety sunglass lines for performance retail.
Wiley X
Ballistic and tactical sunglass manufacturer — ANSI-rated eyewear reference for safety and sport crossover lines.
Gentle Monster
Korean fashion eyewear brand — reference for trend-led acetate shapes and retail display aesthetics.
ZEISS Vision Care
German optical lens manufacturer — polarized, photochromic, and prescription sun lens technology reference.
B2B Marketplaces & Sourcing
Where sunglasses buyers usually start factory discovery before narrowing to direct OEM partners.
Alibaba — Sunglasses
Largest B2B marketplace for sunglasses factories. Filter by verified suppliers and trade assurance.
Alibaba.com (International)
Main international portal for RFQs, supplier comparison, and sample orders.
Made-in-China — Sunglasses
Factory directory with sunglasses category filters — useful for comparing MOQ and product lines.
Global Sources — Sunglasses
Curated suppliers and online sourcing shows for sunglasses categories.
1688.com — Domestic Wholesale
Domestic B2B wholesale platform. Interface is in Chinese — use industry keywords after opening.
Eyewear Trade Shows & Exhibitions
Major global optical and eyewear fairs — meet sunglass OEMs, lens suppliers, and build a factory shortlist.
MIDO Eyewear Show (Milan)
World's largest international eyewear exhibition — sunglass OEMs, acetate suppliers, and lens technology.
Vision Expo (USA)
North America's major optical and eyewear trade show — sunglass brands, labs, and supplier introductions.
SILMO Paris
Leading European optical fair — fashion eyewear, sunglass OEMs, and lens coating suppliers.
Hong Kong Optical Fair
Asia-Pacific eyewear sourcing show — acetate frame factories and sunglass OEM introductions.
IOFT Tokyo
Japan International Optical Fair — premium eyewear suppliers and Asian sunglass manufacturing trends.
Vision Expo East
US East Coast optical show — sunglass buyers, labs, and fashion eyewear launches.
Sunglasses Certifications & Standards
Official bodies and standards buyers check when sourcing sunglasses, lenses, and regulated eyewear for export.
ISO 12312-1 — Eye and Face Protection (Sunglasses)
International standard for non-prescription sunglass filters and UV protection requirements.
ANSI Z80.3 — Nonprescription Sunglasses (USA)
US standard for sunglass lens transmittance, impact resistance, and labeling.
FDA — US Cosmetics & Color Additives
US FDA guidance for cosmetic labeling on eyewear accessories and lens coatings.
EU PPE Regulation (2016/425)
European regulation for personal protective equipment — relevant for safety and sport sunglasses.
EU CE Marking — Product Compliance
European conformity framework for sunglasses and eyewear sold in the EU single market.
US CPSC — Consumer Product Safety
US Consumer Product Safety Commission — reference for children's eyewear and small-parts testing.
EU REACH — Chemicals Regulation
European REACH overview — relevant for acetate, coatings, and nose pad materials in eyewear.
ISO 9001 — Quality Management
International quality management standard — baseline certification many eyewear factories maintain.
California Proposition 65
California chemical exposure warnings — frequently checked for eyewear coatings and packaging sold in the US.
Sourcing Tools & References
Practical tools that help plan orders, production timing, and cross-border coordination.
HoliWiki — Global Public Holidays Calendar
Worldwide public holiday calendar by country — plan factory visits, shipping cutoffs, and payment timing around local holidays.
XE — Currency Converter
Quick currency conversion when reviewing factory quotes and invoices in multiple currencies.
ICC Incoterms® Rules
Official reference for FOB, CIF, DDP and other shipping terms in international contracts.
Logistics & Freight
Freight quoting, ocean/air options, and track-and-trace for import shipments.
Freightos — Instant Freight Quotes
Compare ocean and air rates across major trade lanes.
Flexport
Digital freight forwarder with shipment tracking and customs support.
DHL Express — MyDHL+
Express air for samples and urgent shipments — quote, book, and track via MyDHL+.
Maersk
Major ocean carrier — useful for FCL/LCL planning on international routes.
COSCO Shipping
Ocean carrier with strong Asia–Europe and Asia–Americas schedules.
Inspection & Quality Control
Third-party inspection before payment release — especially important for sunglasses orders.
QIMA (AsiaInspection)
Pre-shipment inspection, lab testing coordination, and factory audits.
SGS
Global testing and certification — product compliance and quality audits.
Bureau Veritas
Inspection, testing, and certification for consumer goods exports.
Intertek
Quality assurance and regulatory testing for sunglasses entering EU/US markets.
Payment & Trade Finance
Tools and references for safer cross-border payments.
Customs & Import Authorities
Official customs portals for major importing markets in each language region.
US Customs and Border Protection (CBP)
Import requirements, HTS lookup, and entry guidance for the United States.
UK HMRC — Trade & Customs
UK import duties, commodity codes, and trader guidance.
EU Taxation & Customs Union
European Union customs rules, TARIC database, and import procedures.
China Customs — English Portal
General Administration of Customs of China (English) — export/import regulatory reference for Chinese suppliers.
What this page is
I source private-label sunglasses — acetate frames, TR90 sport lines, and polarized lens programs for DTC and retail brands. I kept losing factory URLs in email threads, so I pinned the suppliers that still send stable lens transmission data.
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