Explore our export-ready optical frames and sunglasses. Fully customizable through private-label OEM, customized CAD tooling, bespoke pantone finishes, and high-spec prescription glazing.
Combining European avant-garde aesthetics, Japanese structural micro-engineering, and state-of-the-art Chinese volume manufacturing. We solve the structural friction points of B2B optical procurement.
Founded on an optical craftsmanship heritage dating back to 1960 (co-establishing Singapore's landmark Nanyang Optical), Urband International operates through an agile global network. Our Singapore headquarters manages corporate financing and quality assurance protocols; our dedicated Design Studio in Douvres-la-Délivrande, France dictates silhouette trends; and our 500-series manufacturing hub in Longgang, Shenzhen ensures micrometric engineering control.
Between 2006 and 2024, our proprietary design language garnered 21 verified global accolades, including 14 prestigious design trophies, 6 major nominations, and an invited institutional showcase across the iF Design Awards, Red Dot Design Awards, SILMO d'Or, IDSA, and the Singapore President's Design Award. Wholesale partners leverage this documented design pedigree to accelerate direct retail sell-through.
We eliminate the highest point of eyewear field failure: the traditional micro-hinge screw. Our proprietary Screwless Hinge assemblies utilize precision interlock architecture that never backs out during dynamic cycles. In parallel, our Active Hinge and nylon-string soft-lock systems (perfected in our EYELET youth series) allow lateral over-flexing past 180 degrees without structural fatigue or plastic deformation.
We deploy precise material matrices based on application kinematics: continuous CNC-milled high-density cotton-cellulose acetate (Mazzucchelli certified), medical-grade Ultem PEI resins for ultra-light durability, Swiss EMS Grilamid TR90 for dynamic memory, and Japanese Grade-2 Beta Titanium for corrosion-proof, hypoallergenic rimless and supra-grooved frames.
We do not issue generic declarations of conformity. Every frame batch is backed by batch-specific mechanical and toxicological documentation: CE conformity under Medical Device Regulation (EU) 2017/745 (Class I Non-Sterile Medical Devices), ANSI Z80.3 & EN ISO 12312-1 optical certification for sunglasses, ISO 12870 mechanical fatigue reports, and REACH SVHC / RoHS testing for zero nickel release.
Streamline your import chain by consolidating your entire retail spectrum under a single vendor workflow. Procure pediatric flexible frames (EYELET), high-fashion feminine lines (GLOSSI), athletic prescription frames (URBAND PARIS RX Sport), dedicated presbyopic reading optics (COUPLE), and performance active sunglasses without splintering your purchasing power across multiple manufacturers.
The global optical supply chain is experiencing a tectonic transition driven by regulatory tightening, smart eyewear integration, and decentralized localized inventory management.
Importers across the EU and North America are facing aggressive extended producer responsibility (EPR) mandates. Procurement strategies are shifting rapidly away from standard fossil-based polycarbonates toward bio-based cellulose acetates derived from certified sustainable wood pulp, plasticizer-free eco-plastics, and circular recycled stainless steels. B2B buyers must partner with suppliers capable of providing upstream supply chain material certificates and chemical safety data sheets (CSDS) verifying low-carbon emission profiles.
As smart glasses, audio frames, and augmented reality (AR) systems enter commercial mainstream channels, traditional optical frames must anticipate electronic hardware integration. Future procurement patterns highlight frames designed with modular temple cavities, heat-dissipating titanium wire-cores, and snap-in clip hinges that allow retailers to fit prescription lenses seamlessly over smart electronic cores without causing optical distortion or thermal frame warp.
Wholesale distributors are abandoning traditional 12-month advance buying cycles with 1,000+ unit MOQs per SKU. To prevent inventory obsolescence and reduce markdowns, procurement directors demand flexible high-mix, low-volume (HMLV) manufacturing. OEM facilities must offer modular injection tooling, agile CNC-programmed acetate contouring, and rapid surface laser etching that allow high-end capsule collections to launch within 30-day replenishment windows.
| Material Classification | Specific Density (g/cm³) | Tensile Strength (MPa) | Flexural Elastic Recovery | Primary Commercial Application |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cellulose Acetate (Bio-Based) | 1.28 – 1.32 | 45 – 65 | Moderate (Requires Core Wire) | Luxury Fashion, Heritage Prescription, Multi-Layer Colorways |
| Swiss EMS TR90 (Grilamid) | 1.00 – 1.04 | 75 – 85 | Superior (>98% Elastic Return) | Pediatric Frames, Ultra-Light Casual, Active Sports Eyewear |
| Ultem PEI (Polyetherimide) | 1.27 – 1.29 | 105 – 115 | Exceptional (High Thermal Stability) | Aviation Grade Specs, Ultra-Thin Minimalist Daily Frames |
| Beta-Titanium Alloy | 4.48 – 4.52 | 880 – 950 | Superior Spring Elasticity | Premium Minimalist Rimless, Anti-Allergenic Executive Frames |
| Monel / Nickel-Silver | 8.60 – 8.80 | 450 – 550 | Ductile (Ideal for Plating) | Classic Browlines, Windsor Rims, Vintage Filigree Metalware |
A deep dive into the micrometric processes behind high-reliability optical manufacturing: from five-axis CNC tumbling to physical vapor deposition (PVD) surface coatings.
Unlike budget injection molding which can introduce internal structural stresses and lens groove variance, our optical frames are milled from aged, stabilized acetate blocks using synchronized 5-axis computer numerical control (CNC) platforms. This maintains lens bevel grooves within a micrometric ±0.03mm tolerance, preventing stress fractures, lens roll-out, or prism distortions when high-index prescription lenses are inserted by laboratory optical dispensers.
Achieving a mirror-like organic luster without blunting sharp design angles requires our proprietary four-stage barrel tumbling cycle. Frame components undergo 96 continuous hours of tumbling through customized beechwood chips, pumice abrasive pastes, and micro-wax granules, followed by rigorous two-pass artisanal hand polishing by master optical finishers to ensure uniform tactile excellence across temple curves and bridge contact pads.
For all metallic and titanium series, we reject cheap flash-lacquering in favor of eco-friendly Physical Vapor Deposition (PVD) executed in ultra-high vacuum chambers. Titanium nitride, chromium, and carbon-based thin-film coatings are molecularly bonded to the substrate metal, delivering up to 3.5x the scratch resistance of traditional electroplating and guaranteeing passing grades under 72-hour artificial sweat and salt spray tests (ISO 12870 Clause 4.8).
Protect your brand equity and eliminate customs clearance delays. Every shipment leaves our export docks fully certified under recognized global safety benchmarks.
Frames undergo 50,000 cycles of temple flexure without structural fracture or hinge loosening, simulating over 5 years of daily consumer use while verifying bridge stability under bilateral tension.
Impact resistance compliance via standardized drop-ball testing: a 5/8-inch steel ball dropped from a height of 50 inches onto glazed demonstration and sunglass lenses to prove zero fragment separation.
Fully registered Class I medical device technical construction files (TCF), declaration of conformity, unique device identifier (UDI) system integration, and post-market surveillance documentation ready for inspection.
Chemical screening confirms nickel release limits remain strictly below 0.5 µg/cm²/week for prolonged direct skin contact, ensuring full conformity with European REACH Annex XVII regulations.
Detailed technical, operational, and commercial answers for purchasing executives, optical buyers, and OEM brand directors.
For custom OEM/ODM production involving bespoke CAD molds and unique color compounding, our standard MOQ is typically 300 pieces per model (divided across 2–3 bespoke colorways, meaning 100–150 pcs per SKU). For in-stock ready-to-ship models across our proprietary portfolio (EYELET, GLOSSI, URBAND PARIS, COUPLE), we accommodate initial trial orders starting as low as 50 pieces across assorted styles, allowing chains and distributors to evaluate market resonance before committing to heavy volume runs.
Initial SLA timelines depend on project scope: 3D CAD modeling and digital renders are finalized within 3 to 5 business days. Rapid physical functional prototypes (SLA resin or CNC sample machining) require 12 to 18 days. Once counter-samples and bespoke color swatches are signed off, mass production for acetate CNC frames spans 50 to 65 days (incorporating material curing and tumbling), while injection TR90 or Ultem frames average 35 to 45 days. Dedicated expedited schedules can be arranged for recurring contract runs.
When you commission customized injection tooling, specialized die stamps, or proprietary hinge components through our OEM contract division, you retain 100% full intellectual property and tooling ownership. Tooling costs are invoiced transparently, and we sign binding Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Your custom molds are assigned unique serial tags, stored in our climate-controlled tooling vault, and will never be utilized for generic market runs or third-party brands.
All optical frames ship standard with 1.0mm to 1.2mm acrylic (PMMA) or polycarbonate demonstration lenses printed with your custom water-transfer logo, cut to precise curvature (4.5 to 6-base) to maintain frame eye-wire integrity during oceanic freight transit. For turnkey sunglass or blue-light reading glasses lines, our cleanroom optical assembly facility executes robotic lens edging and fitting using optical grade CR39, nylon, or polycarbonate lenses with anti-reflective (AR), hydrophobic, or oleophobic multilayer vacuum coatings.
Yes. As a comprehensive turnkey exporter, we manufacture complete retail presentation ecosystems. This includes vegan leather hard cases, collapsible magnetic origami boxes, microfiber cleaning cloths (embossed, debossed, or sublimated digital print), barcoded SKU sleeves, and tamper-evident retail cartons. All packaging substrates can be engineered using FSC-certified recycled paperboard and biodegradable poly-sleeves to satisfy environmental retail criteria.
We operate under strict ISO 9001:2015 quality management systems, utilizing MIL-STD-105E / ISO 2859-1 Acceptance Quality Limit (AQL) Level II standards (Major Defects 1.0, Minor Defects 2.5). Every completed frame undergoes four discrete quality control checkpoints: incoming material spectroscopic testing, post-CNC dimensional verification, pre-assembly alignment checks, and 100% final cosmetic visual inspection under high-lux optical lamps. We provide a comprehensive 12-month manufacturer defect warranty and maintain a swift RMA credit or replacement policy.
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