Engineered across our specialized laboratories in Singapore, France, and Shenzhen. Every reference satisfies EN ISO 12870 mechanical fatigue criteria, providing immediate inventory scalability for global optical retailers.
Aviation-grade PEI polymer front paired with neodymium polar clip-ons. Built for multi-scenario prescription conversions.
High-density cellulose acetate with internal wire-core reinforcement. Polished in dual-stage tumblers for 72 hours.
Ultra-lightweight polycarbonate construction with calibrated diopter distribution (+1.00 to +3.50). High-volume retail champion.
Classic keyhole bridge structure with pinned barrel hinges. Crafted for premium optometry boutiques seeking vintage panache.
Cushioned hypochlorite-resistant silicone gasket with lateral vent ports. Accommodates direct high-impact RX glazing.
Featherweight optical polymer engineering sculpted into a modern feminine cat-eye silhouette. Ergonomically calibrated nose pads.
Engineered with specialized vertical lens heights to allow uninterrupted corridor progression for free-form digital lenses.
Hyper-flexible memory polymer frame. Weighs less than 11 grams without lenses, eliminating vertex fatigue for screen users.
Tracing optical manufacturing mastery across six decades. From lens surfacing in Singapore to French industrial design ateliers and Shenzhen smart machining complexes.
Headquartered in Singapore for strategic capital and governance, anchored by a design studio in Douvres-la-Délivrande (France), and supported by our high-precision Shenzhen production and QA hub. This triangle offers unbeatable speed from blueprint to container loading.
Founded by Yang Wah Kiang, who began grinding lenses in 1950s Singapore and co-established Nanyang Optical in 1960. We don't view frames simply as fashion accessories; our frames are engineered around physiological optical axes, vertex geometry, and lens glazing tolerances.
Honored with 21 international design awards and nominations, including iF Design Awards, Red Dot accolades, SILMO d'Or nominations, and Singapore President's Design Awards. Our industrial innovations redefine screwless and elastic mechanical hinges.
In modern high-end optical distribution, the concept of "luxury" has shifted permanently away from mere ornamental logos. Professional B2B optical buyers, corporate retail chains, and boutique opticians evaluate frame vendors across structural metallurgy, polymer longevity, mechanical integrity, and documented supply chain transparency. At Urband International, our engineering paradigm treats every optical frame as a high-precision medical-mechanical chassis designed to hold corrective optics precisely along the ocular line of sight.
Executive Insight: The convergence of micro-machined titanium, biocompatible polymers, and screwless kinetic hinge mechanics has reduced warranty return rates among our enterprise partners from a global market average of 4.2% down to less than 0.18% over an operational lifecycle of 24 months.
Standard optical frames universally fail at the five-barrel and three-barrel hinge assembly due to micro-thread displacement under cyclic loading. When wearers open and close frame temples repeatedly, thermal variations and lateral stress shear ordinary micro-screws, stripping hinge threads and requiring constant retail adjustment.
Urband revolutionized this interface through two proprietary hinge innovations:
| Engineering Attribute | Standard Commercial Frame | Urband Medical-Grade Standard | B2B Procurement Impact |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hinge Architecture | Threaded Micro-Screw (3/5 Barrels) | Screwless Friction-Lock / Active Nylon Cable | 95% reduction in retail servicing labor |
| Base Raw Material | Recycled Scrap Acetate / Zinc Alloy | Mazzucchelli Bio-Cellulose & Japanese Beta-Titanium | Hypoallergenic, skin-safe, zero discolouration |
| Tensile Recovery | Plastic deformation at >15° lateral deflection | 360° elastic recovery (Ultem / Grilamid TR90) | Zero breakage during optical lab lens glazing |
| Corrosion Resistance | Electroplated nickel wash (fails sweat test) | Multi-stage PVD Ion Sputtering (ISO 12870 certified) | Total immunity to human sweat and sebum corrosion |
Modern luxury eyewear requires featherlight wearability without sacrificing rigidity. A frame that is too flexible causes cylinder and spherical axis distortions in high-index prescription lenses; a frame that is too rigid introduces uncomfortable pressure points over the temporal bone and auricular sulcus.
Our material portfolios are categorized by rigorous functional objectives:
Optical frame procurement is navigating a systemic transformation driven by changing consumer habits, digital optometry workflows, and environmental mandates across the EU and North American markets:
Eliminates toxic chemical dipping. We deposit titanium carbonitride coatings in ultra-high vacuum chambers, generating 3.5-micron finishes that withstand continuous saltwater immersion tests.
Acetate blocks and titanium plates are sculpted on high-precision 5-axis Japanese milling centers with tolerances down to ±0.03mm, guaranteeing balanced weight and flush lens retention.
Engineered bridge profiles distribute weight across the frontal process of the maxilla rather than the nasal cartilage, reducing localized contact pressure down to 4.8 grams/cm².
Every export shipment is matched with batch-specific certification: EN ISO 12870 fatigue resilience, EN ISO 12312-1 solar safety, and full nickel-release test records for fast customs clearance.
Detailed technical, logistical, and compliance answers compiled by our international supply chain and optometry engineering teams.
We operate a multi-tier Quality Assurance System across our Shenzhen manufacturing center overseen directly by our European R&D quality directors. Every batch undergoes four mandatory checkpoints: raw material spectrographic validation (acetate moisture and titanium purity testing), intermediate 5-axis CNC dimensional auditing, post-finishing barrel tumble polishing inspections, and 100% manual hinge articulation checks before final ultrasonic cleaning and packaging. We maintain an AQL (Acceptable Quality Level) of 1.0, exceeding standard consumer goods benchmarks.
For ready-stock models within our five original brands (EYELET, GLOSSI, URBAND PARIS, COUPLE, LEAP), MOQs are flexible, starting as low as 50 to 100 pieces across assorted styles, dispatched within 72 business hours. For custom private-label OEM/ODM projects (custom color lamination, bespoke metal die tooling, or proprietary hinge integrations), MOQs typically start at 300 pieces per acetate model (up to 3 colors) or 500 pieces for bespoke titanium/metal tooling, supported by full 3D CAD modeling and physical prototyping in under 20 business days.
All Urband export products comply with global regulatory frameworks. Every commercial export dossier includes CE Declarations of Conformity under EU Medical Device Regulation (MDR) 2017/745 for Class I ophthalmic frames, compliance with EN ISO 12870 (Ophthalmic Optics – Spectacle Frames), EN ISO 12312-1 for sunglasses, REACH Annex XVII testing (zero cadmium, azo dyes, and nickel release rates below 0.5 µg/cm²/week), and US FDA 21 CFR 801.410 drop-ball shatterproof verification for sunglasses and sports goggles.
Pediatric frames experience unpredictable dynamic stress—children twist temples outward, pull glasses off with one hand, and expose frames to schoolyard impacts. Conventional metal pin hinges buckle and shear, often posing facial injury risks from sheared screws. Our EYELET collection uses flexible soft-lock connections engineered with calibrated nylon lines and Swiss TR90 fronts. The temple bends freely without permanent strain, eliminating loose screws and minimizing return visits to your optometry practices.
Yes. Our frame geometries are designed directly from our founder’s lens-grinding heritage. We engineer frame face-form angles (wrap) between 4° and 5°, pantoscopic tilt between 8° and 10°, and maintain generous B-measurements (vertical lens height) across our progressives and classic series. This prevents temporal corridor clipping on progressive additions and provides adequate bevel wall thickness (up to 4.2mm in selected acetate rims) to conceal high minus-lens edge thickness.
Most eyewear retailers manage 4 to 8 separate vendors to cover adult titanium optical, fashion acetate, flexible children’s frames, reading glasses, and performance sunglasses. This creates administrative overhead, split shipping costs, and complicated warranty tracking. A unified wholesale account with Urband International consolidates five original award-winning brands into one shipment, one commercial invoice, unified payment terms, and a single responsive account team across Singapore, Europe, and Asia.
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