For Eyewear Brands, Importers & Wholesalers
Photochromic Sunglasses Manufacturer
Custom photochromic sunglasses with color-changing lenses, UV-activated frames, or both—developed for eyewear brands, importers, and wholesalers.
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- 300 pcsper style per color
- 3–5 daysstock sample route
- 40–50 daystypical bulk lead time
INDOOR UV + SUNLIGHT ACTIVATED Frame + Lens Innovation
Can the Frames and Lenses Change Color Together?
Yes, the frames and lenses can change color together. Buyers can also specify a regular frame with photochromic lenses or a UV-responsive frame with regular lenses.
The frame response comes from a surface coating applied to a PC or CP frame. Ultraviolet light and sunlight activate the frame coating. You can customize regular frame colors. The approved sample and engineering review control the final result. Frame-transition products have already entered mass production.
Three component architectures are available:
- A color-changing frame with color-changing lenses creates a coordinated transition.
- A regular frame with photochromic lenses keeps the frame color stable.
- A photochromic frame with regular lenses makes the frame the active element.
- PC / CP framesurface-coating route
- Mass productionalready completed
- 1-year warrantycoating warranty under stated terms
The coating warranty applies for one year under normal storage and use. The quotation or warranty terms define the applicable exclusions. Bulk approval remains tied to the approved construction, color, and sample.
Custom Product Directions
Which Photochromic Sunglasses Can You Manufacture?
We manufacture daily, travel, driving-related, polarized, colored CR-39, and simultaneous frame-and-lens transition sunglasses for OEM, ODM, and private-label projects.
These are development directions, not ready-stock claims. Final materials, colors, coatings, and tests follow the approved sample.
Outdoor sample viewLifestyle directions 01–03
Daily collection
PC and Tritan add a grey-darkening effect over the selected base tint—for example, light green becomes deeper green. Choose CR-39 for broader colored and gradient transitions.
Buyer fit: Everyday lifestyle lines for brands, importers, and wholesalers seeking a broad, easy-to-position collection.
Travel collection
Combine custom frame colors, logos, compact packaging, and a material-confirmed lens option.
Buyer fit: Travel and outdoor programs that need portable branded packaging and adaptable tint.
Colored CR-39 collection
Choose grey, brown, blue, pink, other regular colors, or gradients; confirm the target by sampling.
Buyer fit: Fashion-led brands and private-label retailers developing distinctive color stories.
Outdoor sample viewPerformance directions 04–06
Driving-related collection
Validate windshield activation, traffic-signal recognition, labeling, and market requirements for the intended conditions.
Project fit: Driving-oriented collections with a defined target condition and validation plan.
Polarized photochromic collection
Add polarization for reflected-glare control. Current polarized photochromic lenses use a grey-darkening effect over the selected base tint, with the final color confirmed by sample.
Buyer fit: Outdoor and travel collections that combine adaptive tint with reflected-glare control.
Frame-and-lens transition collection
Pair coated PC or CP frames with transitioning lenses and approve a matched sample before production.
Buyer fit: Eyewear brands seeking a visibly differentiated hero product for a new launch.
Material Feasibility
Which Photochromic Lens Material Fits Your Product?
Compare base tints, activated effects, and polarization options below. Grey-darkening deepens the selected base tint—for example, light green becomes deeper green, not neutral grey.
| Material | Base Lens / Starting Color | Activated Transition | Polarized Photochromic Route | Main Use | Project Confirmation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PC Lens | Multiple base-color options; confirm by sample | Grey-darkening over the selected base tint; for example, light green becomes deeper green | Current route uses grey-darkening; confirm the final combination by sample | Daily, travel, and driving-related collections | Confirm curve, thickness, coatings, and use conditions |
| Tritan Lens | Project-selected base color; confirm by sample | Grey-darkening over the selected base tint | Current route uses grey-darkening; confirm the final combination by sample | Daily, travel, and driving-related collections | Confirm the finished lens configuration through sampling |
| CR-39 Lens | Project-selected base tint; confirm any gradient pattern by sample | Grey, brown, blue, pink, and other available colors; confirm the activated appearance separately from the base tint or gradient | Current polarized route uses grey-darkening over the selected base tint | Colored and gradient collections | Approve the color against the finished sample |
| PC / CP Frame Coating | Project-specific regular starting color | Custom regular activated colors; confirm by sample | Not applicable to the frame substrate | Frame-only or simultaneous frame-and-lens transition | Confirm UV/sunlight activation and coating terms |
Driving note Meaningful darkening behind a windshield is not universal. Validate the selected lens and windshield under the intended use conditions.
Custom Development
What Can You Customize?
Buyers can customize frame design and color, lens material and transition, logo application, packaging, and engineering or tooling within the selected material and project feasibility.
01 · Product body
Frame design and color
Develop the frame around the intended collection rather than a fixed catalogue boundary. Final construction remains subject to engineering feasibility.
- Design input: sketch, drawing, photo, sample, or reference style
- Color: regular frame colors can be customized
- Photochromic construction: UV-responsive color-changing frames normally use PC or CP frames with a surface-coating process
- Structure: shape, dimensions, and construction reviewed for feasibility
Confirm before samplingFrame material, dimensions, color reference, and construction.
Explore frame material options
Real frame transition sample02 · Optical build
Lens material and transition
For PC and Tritan, the grey component deepens the selected base tint instead of replacing it with a neutral-grey lens.
- PC and Tritan: a grey-darkening effect is added over the selected base tint. For example, light green becomes a deeper green; it does not mean the lens changes to a neutral grey color.
- CR-39: CR-39 can produce grey, brown, blue, pink, other regular colors, and gradient effects.
- Polarized photochromic: supported with the current grey-darkening route; approve the final base-tint combination by finished sample.
Confirm before samplingMaterial, base tint, activated color, lens geometry, and added finish.
Explore lens options
Outdoor sample view03 · Brand identity
Logo application
Match the logo process to the frame material, available surface, brand appearance, and approved production sample.
- Printed: Silk screen and pad printing
- Marked: laser marking
- Applied: metal badge, 3D hot stamping, hot silver, or metal sticker
Confirm before samplingArtwork, process, position, size, color, and reference appearance.
Explore logo and private-label options
Custom logo detail04 · Brand system
Packaging system
Build one coordinated pack for retail presentation, distribution, product testing, and shipment identification.
- Protection: boxes, cloths, eyewear pouches, paper boxes, and gift boxes
- Brand assets: gift bags, hang tags, thank-you cards, and stickers
- Identification: barcodes, UV test cards, and polarization test cards
Confirm before samplingComponents, dimensions, artwork, labeling, quantities, and pack-out.
Explore eyewear packaging options
Private-label packaging set05 · Production files
Engineering and tooling
Convert an initial idea into controlled files and approval steps suitable for sampling, tooling, and bulk production.
- Product files: 2D and 3D drawings
- Development: tooling and mold support
- Presentation: packaging design support
Confirm before samplingReference input, drawing approval, tooling route, and sample acceptance criteria.
Explore OEM and ODM services
Engineering drawingOEM, ODM, and Private Label service models are available.Material confirmation and sample approval still apply
Sampling & Development
How Can You Start Your Photochromic Sunglasses Project?
Choose an available style for initial testing, customize a suitable existing mold, or develop new tooling around your frame requirements.
Stock-Style Sample
For evaluating an available frame and photochromic configuration before customization.
Existing Mold + Custom Options
For a suitable existing frame structure with customized colors, lenses, branding, or photochromic effects.
New Tooling
For a new frame design when no suitable existing mold supports the required structure.
Manufacturing Process
How Are Custom Photochromic Sunglasses Manufactured?
A controlled process aligns the approved design, selected materials, photochromic requirements, inspection criteria, and delivery plan for your project.
Design Review
Review the reference, drawing, target market, frame structure, and photochromic requirements.
Material Confirmation
Confirm frame material, lens material, base color, activated color, and required lens functions.
Sampling / Tooling
Use a suitable existing mold or develop new tooling, then produce a sample for approval.
Frame & Lens Processing
Produce the frame, apply the required photochromic treatment, and prepare the selected lenses.
Assembly & Inspection
Assemble the frame and lenses, then inspect fit, appearance, transition effect, logo, and overall quality.
Packaging & Shipment
Complete approved packaging, final inspection, and pre-shipment confirmation before dispatch.
From initial concept to final delivery, each production stage follows the confirmed specification and approval requirements.
Quality You Can Rely OnStable performance. Consistent quality. On-time delivery.
Testing & Performance
How Do We Verify Photochromic Performance?
Photochromic performance is evaluated under controlled conditions. Test items and acceptance criteria are confirmed around the selected lens configuration, intended use, and target market.
Example reference targets: These values illustrate one possible evaluation framework. Final criteria depend on the approved lens configuration and are not fixed specifications for every order.
Light Transmission
Measures visible light transmission in faded and darkened states.
Photochromic Response
Measures darkening and fading response under the confirmed test method.
UV Protection
Confirms the selected lens protection level against the applicable requirement.
Additional Testing
Polarization, impact resistance, scratch resistance, and other required lens properties.
Tested Sample Example
These results apply to one tested PC photochromic lens sample. A gradient describes the tint distribution across a lens; it does not by itself indicate a gradient photochromic response. The figures above report light transmission and response times, not changes in the gradient pattern. Results are sample-specific, not universal production specifications.
Example recorded condition for this sample:approximately 23°C · illuminance 50,000 ± 5,000 lux · exposure 15 min ± 5 s. The applicable method and additional temperature testing must be confirmed for the project.
Quality Control
How Do We Control Quality Throughout Production?
Quality checks are carried out at defined production stages—not only at the end. Each batch is reviewed against the approved frame, lens, appearance, assembly, and customization requirements.
Incoming Material Check
Check frame materials, lenses, components, colors, and incoming specifications before production.
First-Piece Approval
Confirm dimensions, appearance, fitting, logo position, lens configuration, and other approved details before mass production continues.
In-Process Inspection
Inspect frame processing, assembly, surface finish, lens fitting, and workmanship during production.
Finished Product Inspection
Check appearance, dimensions, function, photochromic response, logo, and packaging against approved requirements.
Final Pre-Shipment Check
Confirm quantity, packing, labeling, cartons, retained records, and shipment details before release.
Third-Party Inspection Available
SGS, BV, Intertek, or buyer-appointed inspection when required.
Batch Records
Traceable production and inspection records.
Retained Samples
Retention samples kept for reference when agreed.
Pre-Shipment Confirmation
Final approval and release before shipment.
Factory & Supply
Why Source Photochromic Sunglasses From Our Factory?
From development and sampling to repeat bulk orders, our production setup supports custom eyewear projects with documented quality systems, flexible development routes, and controlled production planning.
Manufacturing Experience
Eyewear production and custom project development experience.
Quality Management
Quality system supported alongside BSCI social compliance.
Monthly Capacity
Approximate capacity, subject to production planning.
Third-Party Inspection Available
Buyer-appointed inspection and Factory Audit Access for the agreed scope.
OEM & ODM
Flexible development routes.
Private Label
Logo and branded packaging support.
Custom Tooling
New frame development when required.
Repeat Bulk Supply
Production planning for ongoing orders.
Production Case
A Completed Photochromic Sunglasses Production Case
Finished products, branded bulk packaging, and customer confirmation after delivery and inspection.
From approved sample to delivered bulk order—production evidence buyers can review.
Category FAQs
Photochromic
Sunglasses FAQs
Clear answers to common questions about MOQ, sampling, lens performance, customization, lead time, and international shipping for custom photochromic sunglasses projects.
01 What is your MOQ for photochromic sunglasses?
- Selected ready-stock private label: may start from 50 pieces.
- Standard custom production: typically from 300 pieces per style/color.
- 3D-printed development: from 1 piece for prototype evaluation, not bulk production.
02 How long does photochromic sampling take?
Typical sampling references are 3–5 days for a stock-style sample, 7–10 days for an existing mold with custom options, and 20–40 days for new-tooling development. Final timing depends on the confirmed specifications and approval requirements.
03 What lens materials are available?
Available lens materials include PC, Tritan, and CR-39, with selected polarized photochromic options. PC and Tritan add a grey-darkening effect over the selected base tint—for example, light green becomes deeper green rather than changing to neutral grey. Current polarized photochromic options use the same grey-darkening approach. CR-39 supports broader colored and gradient effects. Final colors and combinations are confirmed by sample.
04 How fast do the lenses darken and fade?
Darkening and fading response varies with lens material, photochromic configuration, UV intensity, temperature, and test method. Performance should be evaluated using the confirmed sample under agreed test conditions rather than treated as one fixed time for every product.
05 Can you customize frame color, lens color, and logo?
Yes. Projects can include customized frame design and color, lens material and transition, logo application, packaging, and engineering or tooling. Available combinations remain subject to material compatibility and project feasibility.
06 Do you ship internationally?
Yes. We support international shipment for approved sample and bulk-production projects. A typical bulk-production reference is 40–50 days after sample approval; the final production schedule, shipping method, documentation, and delivery terms are confirmed for each order and destination.
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