Metal frames are cut, bent and soldered from stainless steel, monel, nickel silver or beryllium copper, then plated and coated. They are lighter and thinner than acetate and are the workhorse of the optical trade from budget to designer.
Metal Frames from China — varieties
Each button first explains the product, then lists China makers with specialities and contact routes.
Metal Frames (Stainless steel, monel, nickel silver)Stainless steel optical framesMonel metal framesNickel-free metal framesSheet-metal (laser cut) framesCombination metal and acetate framesHalf-rim metal framesGold-plated and gold-filled framesMemory metal (flexible) frames
Trade routes for metal frames in China
ManufacturersExporters and wholesalersWholesalers and distributorsCertified suppliers (ISO 9001, CE, FDA, ISO 12870)Price and lead time
Named metal frames producers in China
| Company | City | Speciality | Live search |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxottica Tristar (EssilorLuxottica) | Dongguan | Frames and sunglasses plant | AboutExplore |
| Sun Hing Vision Group Holdings | Shenzhen (Hong Kong listed) | OEM/ODM optical frames and sunglasses for international brands | AboutExplore |
| Elegance Optical International Holdings | Shenzhen (Hong Kong listed) | OEM optical frames and sunglasses | AboutExplore |
| Arts Optical International Holdings | Shenzhen (Hong Kong listed) | OEM/ODM spectacle frames and sunglasses | AboutExplore |
| Xiamen Yarui Optical (Bolon, EssilorLuxottica) | Xiamen | Bolon sunglasses and optical frames | AboutExplore |
| Xiamen Molsion Eyewear | Xiamen | Molsion fashion sunglasses and frames | AboutExplore |
| Charmant Xiamen | Xiamen | Titanium and metal frame manufacturing plant | AboutExplore |