Eyewear OEM/ODM Manufacturer for Brand Collections
Custom Sunglasses & Optical Frames, Built from Concept to Retail-Ready Delivery.
Kssmi helps eyewear brands, private labels, and product teams develop acetate, titanium, metal, carbon fiber, TR90, and hybrid frames with reliable sampling, controlled quality, and clear production management.
- Custom Frames
- Sampling
- Tooling
- Production
- Packaging
- QC Support
Custom Eyewear Frame Materials
From premium handcrafted acetate, including Mazzucchelli options, to high-performance titanium, we work with a wide range of frame materials to support different brand positions, product functions, and production needs.
Acetate Eyewear
A premium plant-based frame material with rich color depth and strong design flexibility.
- Premium fashion and optical frames
- Rich layered colors and polished finish
- Easy to shape into bold silhouettes
Titanium Eyewear
A lightweight premium metal material with strength, corrosion resistance, and comfort.
- High-end optical and sunglasses frames
- Very light, strong, and hypoallergenic
- Ideal for minimalist premium designs
Beta Titanium Eyewear
A flexible premium metal with excellent shape recovery and thin profiles.
- Lightweight premium collections
- Excellent bending recovery
- Good for slim, screwless designs
Monel / Nickel Silver Eyewear
A classic metal material with stable shaping and easy assembly.
- Traditional metal eyewear styles
- Easy to form and adjust
- Good for vintage-inspired designs
Carbon Fiber Eyewear
A high-performance material with a strong, lightweight structure.
- Sport-inspired frames
- Very light with high strength
- Distinct woven texture and modern appeal
Nylon Eyewear
A tough performance material with resistance and weather durability.
- Wraparound and outdoor eyewear
- Resistant to cracking and stress
- Good for activewear designs
TR90 Eyewear
An ultra-light memory material with flexibility and all-day comfort.
- Sports and everyday lightweight frames
- Flexible with shape recovery
- Comfortable for long wear
Polycarbonate (PC) Eyewear
A high-impact material designed for durability and mass production.
- Safety and value-focused eyewear
- Shatter-resistant and durable
- Suitable for bulk programs
Stainless Steel Eyewear
A durable metal with thin profiles and reliable wear.
- Commercial optical and sunglasses frames
- Strong and suitable for slim shapes
- Suitable for clean modern designs
Memory Metal Eyewear
A shape-recovery metal designed for flexible daily wear.
- Frames that need bend recovery
- Helps reduce damage from daily use
- Adds functional value to collections
Aluminum Eyewear
A lightweight metal with rigid structure and bold surface finishing.
- Modern outdoor and sport frames
- Light, rigid, and easy to finish
- Works well with anodized colors
Bio-Acetate Eyewear
A plant-based material with the look and feel of acetate.
- Eco-conscious premium eyewear
- Biodegradable and plant-based
- Good for ESG-focused collections
Wood / Bamboo Eyewear
A natural material with grain texture and a distinctive appearance.
- Niche fashion and eco collections
- Unique natural patterns
- Strong visual identity for limited designs
Buffalo Horn Eyewear
A handcrafted natural material with a warm texture and appeal.
- Bespoke luxury eyewear projects
- Natural and handcrafted finish
- Highly distinctive premium material
Injection CP Eyewear
A cost-effective molded material for efficient fashion production.
- Mass-market fashion sunglasses
- Glossy finish and efficient production
- Good for commercial volume programs
Ultem (PEI) Eyewear
A high-stability resin with heat resistance and strong shape retention.
- Premium functional optical frames
- Excellent heat and chemical resistance
- Stable for technical eyewear designs
Custom Eyewear Frame Constructions
Our frame construction expertise helps brands reduce assembly risks, control after-sales returns, and manage landed costs more accurately across different sales channels.
Full-rim Eyewear
A frame construction that fully surrounds the lens for maximum support and protection.
- Secure 360° lens holding
- Helps conceal thicker lens edges
- Works with most frame materials
Half-rim Eyewear
A lightweight construction that leaves the lower lens edge open.
- Reduced overall frame weight
- Clearer lower field of vision
- Uses nylon cord or similar suspension systems
Rimless Eyewear
A minimalist construction where lenses are mounted directly to the frame hardware.
- Ultra-light and visually minimal
- Requires strong lenses and precise drilling
- Suitable for clean, discreet designs
Clip-on Eyewear
A versatile construction that allows a sun clip to attach to optical frames.
- Quick optical-to-sunglass conversion
- Magnetic or aligned clip attachment
- Practical for dual-use eyewear
Folding Eyewear
A compact construction that folds down for easy storage and travel.
- Multi-hinge folding design
- Pocket-friendly storage size
- Requires precise closure control
Flip-up Eyewear
A dual-layer construction with a front lens section that flips upward.
- Quick indoor-outdoor switching
- Top-mounted hinge mechanism
- Retro-inspired functional style
Custom Eyewear Frame Shape
To help brands build market-ready collections optimized for global fit, we combine an extensive library of proven silhouettes with custom tooling capabilities for proprietary shapes.
Round Eyewear
A classic circular frame shape with a soft, balanced look.
- Symmetrical and timeless
- Works well in metal or acetate
- Common in retro-inspired designs
Oval Eyewear
A rounded frame shape that is slightly wider than it is tall.
- Soft and easy to wear
- Flatters many face shapes
- Often used in mini metal or acetate frames
Square Eyewear
A balanced frame shape with a strong geometric outline.
- Clean and structured appearance
- Available with sharp or soft corners
- Good for modern and classic styles
Rectangle Eyewear
A wide, flat frame shape with a more streamlined profile.
- Slim and lightweight appearance
- Often used in titanium designs
- Suitable for clean everyday wear
Hexagonal Eyewear
A six-sided geometric frame shape with a modern edge.
- Distinct and contemporary look
- Strong lines with visual character
- Works well in acetate or metal
Octagonal Eyewear
An eight-sided geometric frame shape with a refined modern feel.
- More detailed than a hexagonal frame
- Eye-catching but still wearable
- Requires precise shaping and finishing
Panto Eyewear
A classic frame shape with a round lower curve and a flatter top.
- Vintage-inspired and versatile
- Strong retro appeal
- Common in optical and fashion frames
D-Frame Eyewear
A frame shape with a flat top and a rounded lower edge.
- Bold and structured look
- Works well in thicker acetate frames
- Popular in retro and modern collections
Aviator Eyewear
A teardrop-shaped frame with a double bridge.
- Iconic and recognizable design
- Offers broad lens coverage
- Suitable for sunglasses and optical styles
Wayfarer / Trapezoid
A frame shape with a wider top and narrower bottom.
- Evergreen commercial style
- Strong and easy to wear
- Common in acetate sunglasses
Cat-Eye Eyewear
A frame shape with lifted outer corners.
- Feminine and expressive look
- Adds visual lift to the face
- Popular in fashion-forward collections
Butterfly Eyewear
An oversized frame shape that widens outward from the bridge.
- Dramatic and glamorous style
- Offers strong facial coverage
- Common in women’s sunglasses
Browline Eyewear
A mixed-material frame shape with a stronger upper rim.
- Distinctive and vintage-inspired
- Combines different materials
- Often used in optical collections
Wrap-Around Eyewear
A curved frame shape that follows the contour of the face.
- Sport-focused and protective
- Better side coverage
- Common in performance eyewear
Custom Eyewear Frame Styles
Extensive eyewear style development capability helps brands build collections that balance timeless appeal, trend-led expression, and brand-specific direction.
Classic / Vintage
A style direction inspired by timeless eyewear designs.
- Historical references and retro details
- Keyhole bridges and rivet accents
- Suitable for timeless collections
Minimalist / Modern
A clean style direction focused on simplicity and lightness.
- Slim structure and lightweight feel
- Screwless hinges and ultra-thin rims
- Suitable for low-profile everyday wear
Business / Professional
A refined style direction built for clean and stable wear.
- Clean lines and balanced structure
- Half-rim or rimless options
- Suitable for office and daily professional use
Fashion / Avant-Garde
A bold style direction focused on visual impact and trend expression.
- Strong shapes and unexpected details
- Color blocking and irregular cuts
- Suitable for fashion-led collections
Sport / Performance
A functional style direction designed for motion and protection.
- Wrap-around and high-curve forms
- Impact-resistant and anti-slip features
- Suitable for active and outdoor use
Oversized / Glamour
A statement style direction with strong facial coverage.
- Large proportions and bold presence
- High-polish finishes and decorative accents
- Suitable for expressive fashion looks
Custom Eyewear Frame Colors
Tailored frame colors help brands strengthen recognition, improve shelf impact, and build more distinctive eyewear collections.
Solid / Opaque
A uniform base color that fully blocks light.
- Dense and fully opaque
- Strong visual impact
- Suits bold acetate frames
Transparent / Crystal
A clear or lightly tinted translucent color with high light transmission.
- Clear and see-through
- Reveals internal hardware
- Suits minimalist frame designs
Milky / Opal
A semi-translucent color with a soft, cloudy effect.
- Frosted and diffused
- Soft pastel look
- Suits women’s and youth styles
Neon / Fluorescent
An ultra-bright, high-saturation color.
- Vivid and highly visible
- Energetic and modern
- Suits sport and youth collections
Tortoise / Havana
A classic mottled mix of brown, black, and amber tones.
- Rich and patterned
- Warm and timeless
- Suits classic and vintage styles
Striated / Striped
A linear color pattern with visible stripes running through the material.
- Clean striped texture
- Structured and graphic
- Suits business and architectural styles
Horn / Wood / Marble
A natural-inspired texture that mimics horn, wood, or stone.
- Organic and textured
- Premium and crafted
- Suits luxury and eco-inspired frames
Glitter / Sparkle
A finish with reflective flakes or foil embedded in the material.
- Light-catching and shiny
- Decorative and bold
- Suits statement fashion frames
Gradient / Fade
A smooth color transition from dark to light.
- Soft color shift
- Lighter visual feel
- Suits everyday and oversized frames
Two-tone / Bi-color
A clear division between two contrasting colors.
- Strong color contrast
- Bold and graphic
- Suits retro and street styles
Laminated
A layered acetate process that bonds different colors together.
- Deep layered color
- Strong brand-color control
- Suits premium OEM frames
Color-block
A frame made from separate colored parts.
- Clear front-temple contrast
- Flexible color mixing
- Suits youth and modular ranges
Glossy vs. Matte
A surface treatment that changes reflection and touch.
- Glossy is polished; matte is flat
- Glossy shines, matte grips
- Suits luxury or active styles
Standard Plating
An electroplated metallic coating on metal frames.
- Metallic and polished
- Helps resist corrosion
- Suits aviators and metal frames
Antique Finishes
A distressed metal finish that creates an aged look.
- Darkened and worn
- Heritage-inspired feel
- Suits vintage metal styles
Enamel / Epoxy
Colored resin filled into grooves on metal parts.
- Bright color accents
- Flush and precise
- Suits combo and detailed metal frames
Custom Eyewear Frame Surface Finishes
Secure premium market positioning through industrial-grade surface finishes that translate precise brand aesthetics into corrosion-resistant, long-lasting realities.
Polished
A high-gloss, smooth surface finish achieved through mechanical buffing or tumbling.
- Mirror-like reflection with high surface smoothness.
- Enhances material color depth and resists dirt accumulation.
- Ideal for classic acetate frames, luxury metal collections.
Matte / Sandblasted
A non-reflective, frosted finish created by physically altering the surface with abrasive particles.
- Flat, muted, frosted texture.
- Hides fingerprints and minor scratches, provides a tactile grip.
- Ideal for industrial design metal frames, modern TR90 or acetate sports models.
Brushed
A textured finish featuring fine, unidirectional lines scraped into a metallic surface.
- Linear or radiating metallic grooves with a semi-matte sheen.
- Adds raw mechanical texture and masks minor daily wear.
- Ideal for masculine metal frames, titanium architectural designs.
Diamond Cut
A precision CNC machining technique that carves multi-dimensional, light-catching facets into the frame.
- Sharp, geometric, high-contrast reflective edges.
- Creates sharp structural contrast without adding weight.
- Ideal for thick-profile acetate frames, premium thick-rim titanium models.
Knurling / Coin-edge
A physical stamping process that presses continuous grooved patterns onto metal rims or components.
- Raised, repetitive geometric or ridged edges.
- Adds tactile grip and intricate mechanical detailing.
- Ideal for vintage-inspired wire frames, premium sunglass temple and end-piece details.
IP Plating / PVD
A vacuum coating process that bonds a durable, ultra-thin metallic layer to the frame.
- Solid, flawless metallic colors like gunmetal, rose gold, or black.
- Provides extreme scratch resistance and hypoallergenic protection.
- Ideal for mid-to-high-end titanium and stainless steel optical and sun frames.
Color Painting
A liquid coating sprayed onto the frame and cured to create a solid, non-metallic color layer.
- Opaque, solid color coverage in gloss or matte.
- Enables exact Pantone color matching and dual-tone masking.
- Ideal for fashion metal frames, colorful children's eyewear.
Enamel / Epoxy
A colored resin injected into metal cavities and cured to form a hard, ceramic-like inlay.
- Glossy, colored segments contrasting with the base metal.
- Adds vibrant, localized color depth without full-frame painting.
- Ideal for premium women's metal frames, detailed retro sunglass rims.
Rubberized
A soft-touch polyurethane coating applied to rigid frames or temples.
- Ultra-matte, flat, non-reflective surface.
- Offers a skin-like, anti-slip grip and resists sweat.
- Ideal for sport sunglasses, TR90 activewear frames.
Anodizing
An electrochemical process that thickens the natural oxide layer of aluminum or titanium to produce structural color.
- Iridescent or metallic color integrated directly into the surface.
- Colors the metal without adding weight or peeling, highly corrosion-resistant.
- Ideal for aluminum-magnesium sports frames, lightweight beta-titanium eyewear.
Antique Finish
A multi-step finishing process involving plating and selective brushing to simulate aged metal.
- Tarnished, mottled, or deeply oxidized metallic finish.
- Creates an authentic vintage aesthetic while sealing the metal against actual corrosion.
- Ideal for heritage optical collections, classic aviator or panto reissues.
Chemical Etching
An acid-based subtractive process that dissolves precise, high-density patterns directly into the metal surface.
- Fine, intricate, recessed filigree or geometric micro-patterns.
- Reproduces complex textures over large areas more efficiently than mechanical engraving.
- Ideal for vintage-inspired metal bridge and temple details, premium decorative rims.