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3D Printed Glasses -Viable Business or Science Experiment? (Updated)

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 18 April 2018
3D Printed glasses have been a major topic of conversation in the eyewear trade in recent years, reaching a zenith in 2017. From the onset the tech promised to “change the game” and “revolutionise ....

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

Quality Eyewear "Made in China" Not a Myth - Eyewear Insight 

Posted by David Li on 16 March 2018
Eyewear, like everything manufactured in China, has a bad “Made in China” stigma attached to it. There are thousands of people online that are quick to knock China for “bad quality” and “cheaply ....

Topics: Eyewear insight

3 PPE Eyewear Tests You Should Know - EN 166

Posted by David Li on 27 February 2018
Protective eyewear sold throughout the world must comply with specific standards, in this blog we’ll be looking at the EN 166:2001 standard. What are the processes and requirements of EN 166:2001 and ....

This is How You Can Avoid Lousy Eyewear Manufacturing (2019)

Posted by David Li on 24 January 2018
Competition in the eyewear trade is fierce. Nobody can survive with substandard products. Take a look at the facts, and what steps you can take to ensure your clients receive top-quality eyewear.

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

How Safe Are the Safety Glasses You’re Putting On the Market?

Posted by David Li on 22 December 2017
Would you risk the safety of your or your families’ eyesight? Probably not! Safety glasses can mean the difference between losing one's eyesight or clear vision for the rest of your life. If you ....

New EU Regulations - Testing Nickel in Eyewear Frames (2018)

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 13 December 2017
The new EU standards for nickel used in eyewear frames will come into effect by November 2018, here’s what you need to know.

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

5 Classic Eyewear Styles That Never Go out Of Fashion (Men)

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 28 November 2017
Classic eyewear is making a comeback. We take a look at five timeless frames that can transform any man from fashion disaster to classic gentleman.

Topics: Eyewear Manufacturing

Private Label Eyewear - Levelling the Playing Field in 2018

Posted by Zenobia Chan on 22 November 2017
Private label eyewear and in-house brands are hitting the right notes with today’s buyers. Is it a lucrative business prospect or a fool's errand? We make the case for private label, but take a look ....