Eyewear Frame Materials Compared: TR90, Acetate, Metal and Polycarbonate
A buyer’s comparison of the main eyewear frame materials — TR90, acetate, metal and polycarbonate — with weight, durability, finish and price implications.
Common QC Problems in Eyewear Imports (and How to Prevent Them)
The eyewear quality defects importers find after shipping — frame scratches, lens haze, hinge failures, UV label issues — and the inspection steps that prevent them.
How to Calculate Landed Cost on Wholesale Eyewear (FOB, CIF, DDP)
Work out the true landed cost of a wholesale eyewear order: what FOB, CIF and DDP each include, and the fees buyers forget to add.
Payment Terms for Eyewear Wholesale: T/T, Deposits and Open Account
How payment terms work in wholesale eyewear supply: T/T deposits, balance before shipment, when open account terms are possible and how to negotiate them safely.
TAC, Glass or Polarised Lenses: A Wholesale Buyer’s Guide
Lens options explained for wholesale sunglasses buyers: TAC, polycarbonate and glass lenses, polarisation, tint categories and how to price each tier.
CE vs FDA: Which Eyewear Certifications Your Buyers Will Ask For
CE marking, FDA requirements and UV400 test reports for wholesale eyewear: what each covers, which markets ask for them and how to prepare documents before shipping.
Ready Stock or Made to Order? Lead Times in Eyewear Wholesale
Ready stock versus made-to-order eyewear: what each means for lead time, MOQ, cost and how to combine both in one buying plan.
UV400 vs UV380 Sunglasses: What Wholesale Buyers Must Know
UV400 and UV380 explained for eyewear buyers: what the numbers mean, why lens grade matters for your market and what to ask your supplier for.
Eyewear MOQ Explained: Why Wholesale Orders Start at 50 Pieces
What MOQ really means for eyewear wholesale, why ready-stock lines start at 50 pcs per style and how to plan a first order without overcommitting.
Mixed Containers for Eyewear Wholesale: How They Cut Your Landed Cost
How mixed containers work for eyewear: combining sunglasses shapes, plano frames and accessories in one order and one shipment to lower landed cost per unit.