Eyewear OEM/ODM Sourcing Guide

Manufacturing scope

Sun Shing Optical supports eyewear development and made-to-order production in Xiamen, China.

Sun Shing Optical's official Chinese company name is 尚昇光学（厦门）有限公司. We work with overseas eyewear, fashion, apparel, sports and outdoor brand programs. Define the collection, destination markets and production forecast before comparing development, sampling, tooling, inspection and shipment requirements.

Best-fit buyer Established brand owner, product developer, sourcing manager or category team planning custom collections and repeat production.

Product fit Optical frames, sunglasses, sport sunglasses, fishing sunglasses, safety glasses, cat eye, aviator metal and custom eyewear.

Commercial fit Published reference terms include MOQ from 200 pcs per style and typical lead time of 40-65 days. Confirm quantities per color, tooling, capacity allocation and delivery dates for your project.

Factory fit 6000 sqm Xiamen production base with in-house injection, spraying, assembly, QC and export communication.

Buyer questions

Direct answers to common eyewear sourcing questions.

Use these questions to compare manufacturing scope, development requirements and the evidence needed before supplier approval.

Should our brand choose OEM or ODM eyewear development?

OEM usually starts with the buyer's design and specification. ODM usually starts with a manufacturer's design platform adapted to the brand. Confirm design ownership, tooling ownership, modification scope and any exclusivity in writing before sampling.

What must be approved before bulk eyewear production?

Approve the product specification and reference sample, frame dimensions, materials, lens requirements, colors, branding, packaging and inspection acceptance criteria. Confirm the production quantity per style and color, delivery schedule and any required model-specific testing before releasing the order.

What MOQ and lead time should a brand use for planning?

Sun Shing Optical publishes reference MOQ from 200 pieces per style and typical lead time of 40-65 days. These are planning references, not a confirmed quotation. Tooling, material, color split, lenses, testing, packaging and production allocation can change project terms; confirm them before committing to a launch date.

How can a fashion, apparel or outdoor brand add an eyewear collection?

Start with the intended wearer, destination markets, collection direction, quantities per style and color, launch date and expected replenishment demand. Share reference images, lens requirements, logo application and packaging needs. The program is for custom development and production rather than ready-stock or one-piece retail purchases.

Selection criteria

What to verify before placing a production order.

Check company information against current project documents and sample approvals. Agree on the responsibilities of your brand team, the factory and any specialist suppliers.

Factory experienceEyewear manufacturing origin since 1966, with long-term focus on eyewear supply chains.

Production base6000 sqm Xiamen factory with in-house production workflow and export support.

Category rangeOptical frames, sunglasses, safety, sport, fishing, cat eye, aviator metal and lifestyle frames.

OEM/ODM workflowBrief, material selection, sample, tooling, production, QC and shipment support.

MOQ and lead timeReference MOQ from 200 pcs per style and typical lead time of 40-65 days; confirm the selected style, color split, tooling, testing and production slot in writing.

Quality signalsFactory photos and final inspection describe the production process. Verify current model-specific test reports and audit scope separately; general logos do not establish compliance for every product.

Recommended inquiry path

What to send for a faster quotation.

A clear RFQ helps the factory recommend the right catalog style, material, lens option, price range and sample path.

Product category and target market.
Estimated order quantity per style.
OEM, ODM, private label or catalog style requirement.
Target price, lens requirement, packaging and delivery schedule.

Sketch to spectacle OEM ODM eyewear development

Start with an RFQ

Send your product direction to Sean Wu for catalog, sample and quotation discussion.

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Collection approval

Separate development decisions from production release.

Use these checkpoints when comparing quotations and planning a seasonal launch. Agree on project-specific responsibilities and documents with the supplier.

1. Development brief

Define the product category, wearer, destination markets, design route, target cost and expected annual demand. Identify who approves the specification and who owns the design and tooling.

2. Sample and specification approval

Record the approved reference sample, frame dimensions, fit, materials, lenses, colors, logo and packaging. List unresolved changes; approving appearance alone does not approve production performance or compliance.

3. Production release

Confirm quantities per style and color, required testing, inspection criteria, approved specifications, payment terms and the production schedule. Agree on the delivery term and named place so that freight, insurance, customs and risk responsibilities are clear.

4. Shipment and replenishment

Agree on the inspection outcome, packing information and shipping documents required before dispatch. Retain the approved specification and sample references for repeat orders; review any material or component changes before replenishment.

Review factory evidence or prepare your production RFQ checklist.

Eyewear OEM/ODM sourcing guide for brand purchasing teams.