Eyewear is more than a fashion statement—it’s a global business worth billions. What many don’t realize is that a huge portion of the world’s most iconic sunglasses and optical frames are manufactured in China.
From luxury labels like Gucci and Dior, to high-street favorites like Ray-Ban, FILA, and Zoff, China’s eyewear OEM factories are at the center of it all. Here’s a breakdown of key manufacturing regions, top factories, and which brands they produce for.
🏭 Major Eyewear Manufacturing Hubs in China
1. Dongguan, Guangdong
Home to Luxottica Tristar (Dongguan) Optical Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Luxottica Group, the world’s largest eyewear company.
Known to manufacture for:
•Chanel
•Prada
•Versace
•Bvlgari
•Ray-Ban
•Oakley
🧠 Fun Fact: Dongguan is a strategic choice due to its skilled labor force and proximity to Hong Kong ports.
2. Shenzhen, Guangdong
A rising star in eyewear manufacturing, known for mid-to-high-end frame production and home to several well-regarded OEMs.
✔️ Shenzhen Pengguang Optical Co., Ltd.
• Experience: 29+ years
• Materials: Metal frames
• OEM Brands:
• SEIKO
• HOYA
• Disney
• Zoff
• EYETEC
• FURLA
• POLICE
✔️ Shenzhen Huaguangming Optical Co., Ltd.
• Product Range: Sunglasses, optical frames, blue light glasses, titanium eyewear
• OEM Clients:
• Aojo
• MUJOSH (木九十)
• Xiaomi Mijia (米家)
• Some Ray-Ban lines
3. Wenzhou, Zhejiang
Often associated with cost-effective, mass-production eyewear, Wenzhou factories are key players for mainstream and fashion-forward sunglasses.
✔️ Wenzhou Zhenshi Optical Co., Ltd.
• Experience: 20+ years
• Materials: TR and metal
• OEM Brands:
• POLICE
• FILA
• ZERSER
4. Taizhou (Linhai), Zhejiang
A traditional hub for sunglasses and budget frames.
✔️ Taizhou Lansheng Optical Co., Ltd.
• Specialization: Sunglasses, readers, polarized eyewear
• Standout Stat: 3× the average buyer count on 1688
✔️ Zhejiang DILI Optical Co., Ltd.
• Experience: 18 years
• Known For: TR frames at a competitive price
• Self-owned brands and Alibaba-certified factory
5. Danyang, Jiangsu
📍 “The Optical Glasses Capital of China”
• Produces over 70% of China’s lenses
• 1,000+ lens manufacturers
• Specializes in prescription lenses, reading glasses, and optical components
• Ideal for optical-focused or performance eyewear brands
🕶️ Source Factories for Popular Brands
Below is a snapshot of some of the brands and their OEM associations based on public and industry info:
| Brand | Manufacturing Partner | Location |
| Gucci | (Rumored) Safilo or Luxottica | Suzhou / Dongguan |
| Dior | (Rumored) Safilo Group | Suzhou |
| Ray-ban | Luxottica Tristar / Huaguangming | Dongguan / Shenzhen |
| Disney | Shenzhen Pengguang / multiple OEMs | Shenzhen |
| FURLA | Shenzhen Pengguang | Shenzhen |
| POLICE | Wenzhou Zhenshi | Wenzhou |
| Xiaomi | Shenzhen Huaguangming | Shenzhen |
| AOJO | Shenzhen Huaguangming | Shenzhen |
| MUJOSH | Shenzhen Huaguangming | Shenzhen |
📌 Note: Brand-to-factory relationships can vary by product line and year. Many companies work with multiple factories for different SKUs.
🔍 How to Source These Factories
Many of these suppliers are verified on Alibaba or 1688.com, China’s wholesale B2B platform. Some allow small MOQs, while others support dropshipping or batch custom orders.
💡 Materials to look for:
• TR90 – Lightweight, flexible plastic
• Acetate – Durable, fashion-friendly
• Titanium – Premium, hypoallergenic
• Stainless steel – Mid-range, sleek look
🔗 References & Further Reading
• Luxottica Tristar Company Info (Corporate Registry)
• Safilo Group Official Website
• 1688 Factory Links from SMZDM Article
• Eyewear Industry Overview by Danyang Government Portal (CN)
✍️ Final Thoughts
The next time you put on a pair of stylish shades, chances are they’ve passed through one of these powerhouse cities in China. From luxury fashion houses to startup DTC brands, China’s eyewear factories offer unmatched scale, customization, and price-performance ratio.
🌟 Are you sourcing eyewear or starting your own brand? Drop a comment below, or get in touch—I can share more insights on navigating the OEM landscape in China.
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