High-precision optical eyewear engineered for prescription lenses, blue light attenuation, and progressive digital surfacing.
OEM White Label
Acetate Series
Stainless Steel
GLOSSI Style
Rimless ODM
RX Sport 2.0
In modern optical retail and healthcare distribution, prescription eyeglass frames can no longer be sourced as generic consumer accessories. According to Google Search Quality Rater Guidelines and international medical device directives (such as the EU Medical Device Regulation MDR 2017/745 Class I and US FDA 21 CFR 801.410), ophthalmic frames serve as critical mechanical carriers for precision refractive lenses. Sourcing directors, independent optical groups, and global brand managers must navigate complex metallurgical tolerances, ergonomic vertex distances, pantoscopic angles, and chemical bio-compatibility regulations.
Urband International brings more than six decades of deep-rooted optical craftsmanship dating back to 1960 Singapore. As an engineered eyewear creator and contract manufacturer, Urband bridges French aesthetic conceptualization (Douvres-la-Délivrande Design Studio), Japanese-influenced micro-mechanical R&D, and state-of-the-art automated CNC production in Shenzhen, China. This integrated infrastructure ensures that every batch of wholesale prescription eyewear maintains rigorous optical center stability, groove depth precision (DIN ISO 12870), and sustained mechanical spring resilience over hundreds of thousands of duty cycles.
Selecting raw frame stock dictates not only the retail aesthetic and tactile weight but also lens glazing yield and long-term temple stability. Our factories deploy specialized processing tailored to each material group:
Eliminating common point-of-sale failures through screwless friction joints, active flexible linkages, and pediatric safety soft-locks.
Traditional barrel screws represent up to 74% of retail return service tickets due to back-out and stripped threads. Urband's patented Screwless Hinge utilizes micro-engineered interlock geometry that retains clamping tension permanently without mechanical fasteners.
Provides optical retail dispensers with a zero-maintenance selling proposition, increasing gross margin retention.
Engineered for multi-axial lateral displacement, the Active Hinge accommodates broad temporal variations without exerting excessive temple pressure on the cranial nerves. Once extended outward, calibrated internal rebound curves return the temples to default alignment.
Guarantees all-day ergonomic security for active professional lifestyles and prescription sports applications.
In pediatric eyewear under our EYELET & LEAP brands, temple assemblies employ elastic nylon cords passing through high-modulus polymer grommets. This creates a resilient joint capable of withstanding rough classroom handling, falls, and twisting.
Eliminates rigid hinge shearing hazards, complying with stringent worldwide child product safety directives.
How progressive brand buyers and optical chains are realigning their supply chain portfolios to capture market share.
Global regulatory bodies are targeting single-use plastics and non-biodegradable polymers. Optical brands are shifting toward bio-acetates with phthalate-free plasticizers sourced from certified sustainable cotton and wood pulp, achieving over 68% bio-degradability under ISO 14855 standards.
The modern supply chain pairs low-volume 3D additive selective laser sintering (SLS) for rapid market testing with high-output 5-axis CNC multi-spindle milling for commercial bulk production. This minimizes tooling mold expenditure while accelerating SKU time-to-market by 45%.
Custom optical buyers now demand complete technical documentation packages from the source factory. Bulk shipments must accompany lot-specific EN ISO 12870 fatigue logs, nickel release certificates under EN 16128, and REACH Annex XVII chemical testing to clear international customs smoothly.
Evaluate structural specifications, glazing limits, and intended retail positioning before finalizing OEM tooling.
| Material Class | Specific Density | Flexural Modulus | Cold Glazing Capacity | Primary Assortment Role | Key Quality Control Metric |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulose Acetate (Block) | 1.28 – 1.32 g/cm³ | 2,400 MPa | Low (Heat 55°C required) | High-fashion, thick sculpted profiles (GLOSSI) | Moisture content & core wire pull-out tension |
| Swiss EMS TR90 | 1.14 g/cm³ | 1,600 MPa | High (Exceptional elastic memory) | Pediatric (EYELET), casual, ultra-light sports | Thermal degradation & hinge hole tensile yield |
| Beta-Titanium Alloy | 4.51 g/cm³ | 110 GPa | High (Elastic deflection) | Minimalist luxury, rimless & thin-wire optical | Vacuum braze joint shear & nickel migration nil |
| Stainless Steel Sheet | 7.90 g/cm³ | 190 GPa | Moderate (Calibrated groove) | Architectural business styles & spring temples | PVD coating adhesion & salt-spray corrosion (96h) |
| Medical Grade Nylon | 1.08 – 1.12 g/cm³ | 1,850 MPa | High (Wrap-around frames) | RX Sport 2.0 ballistics & outdoor goggles | Drop-ball impact (FDA 21 CFR 801.410) |
Leveraging 60+ years of ophthalmic heritage, world-class design distinctions, and turnkey production coordination.
Headquartered in Singapore for strategic trade governance and financial stability; creative design studio located in Douvres-la-Délivrande, France; and comprehensive engineering, testing, and production in Shenzhen Longgang. Buyers gain European design originality paired with Asian manufacturing efficiency.
Our original creations have earned 14 international design awards, 6 official nominations, and 1 invited recognition from 2006 to 2024, including accolades associated with the iF Design Award, Red Dot Award, SILMO d'Or, IDSA, and the Singapore President's Design Award.
Eliminate fragmented supplier rosters. A single wholesale or OEM framework with Urband covers five specialized lines: EYELET (flexible pediatric), GLOSSI (sculptural women's fashion), URBAND PARIS (performance sport & urban optics), and COUPLE (ergonomic reading glasses).
Direct technical answers addressing production minimums, custom logo tooling, testing certifications, and lens fitting.
For custom OEM/ODM production involving proprietary molds, our standard MOQ is generally 300 to 500 units per model, distributed across 2-3 colorways. For ready-stock catalog models under our proprietary brands (EYELET, GLOSSI, URBAND PARIS, COUPLE), low minimum opening orders are available to support initial retail market testing.
Every production batch undergoes comprehensive mechanical endurance tests: 20,000 temple flexion cycles without structural looseness, bridge deformation and lens retention evaluations under thermal expansion (55°C), and chemical sweat resistance tests under ISO 9227 artificial perspiration conditions for 24 to 96 hours.
Yes. Our frames are specifically designed by optical veterans who started in lens laboratory grinding. We engineer standard 1.2mm deep V-grooves with calibrated base curves (typically 4.0 to 4.5 base curve) to prevent lens dislodgement when mounting high-negative or high-positive toric and progressive surfacing lenses.
We provide comprehensive private label customization: high-precision laser engraving on titanium temples, high-definition pad printing, metal core wire embossing, custom temple tip silicone molding, and tailored presentation packaging (clamshell hard cases, microfiber pouches, branded cloth, and barcoded outer SKU boxes).
All sunglass variants, including our LEAP sports series and custom tinted frames, are fully tested and certified under EN ISO 12312-1 (European standard), ANSI Z80.3 (US standard), and AS/NZS 1067.1 (Australian standard), ensuring UV400 full ultraviolet attenuation and optical class 1 prism balance.
Prototype 3D SLA modeling and engineering drawings take 10 to 14 days. Physical pre-production samples in genuine acetate or titanium are completed in 30 to 40 days. Full batch industrial production is delivered in 60 to 75 days, backed by sequential AQL 1.5 final optical inspection prior to shipment dispatch.
Elevate your eyewear portfolio with award-winning European design, advanced hinge engineering, and documented ISO/CE Class I compliance. Request our complete wholesale pricing matrix and technical specifications.
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