Eyewear Frames OEM 2026: Acetate, TR90 & Titanium Trends Reshaping China Manufacturing | SCM Group HK

China's eyewear OEM manufacturing industry is undergoing a significant material and market evolution in 2026, with accelerating demand for custom acetate, TR90, and titanium frames from international brands and private label buyers. The global eyewear market is projected to surpass USD 180 billion by 2027, with custom OEM manufacturing in China accounting for an estimated 70% of global frame production volume. Three frame materials are dominating buyer preferences this year: TR90 for its lightweight flexibility and affordability, acetate for its premium aesthetic appeal in fashion and luxury segments, and titanium for hypoallergenic, ultra-durable professional eyewear. Eco-friendly designs with unique OEM finishes are leading factory order books for 2026, with buyers increasingly demanding exclusive colorways, custom acetate patterns, and personalized temple engravings. SCM Group HK specializes in custom eyewear frame sourcing, connecting international buyers directly with vetted OEM factories in China's Wenzhou and Shenzhen eyewear manufacturing clusters.

TR90: The High-Growth Material Dominating 2026 OEM Orders

TR90 thermoplastic frames have emerged as the volume leader in 2026 OEM orders, valued for their extraordinary combination of lightweight performance, flexibility, and impact resistance. At approximately 35% lighter than standard acetate, TR90 frames provide superior wearing comfort for all-day use — a key purchase driver for consumers in the sports, youth, and value segments. TR90's resistance to heat and UV exposure makes it ideal for outdoor and sports eyewear applications. China OEM factories are now offering TR90 frame customization with over 200 standard color options and the ability to create custom master batches for private label buyers with minimum order quantities (MOQs) as low as 100 pairs per style. SCM Group HK helps international buyers navigate factory selection, sample development, and bulk production management for TR90 frames, ensuring consistent quality across production batches.

Acetate & Titanium: Premium Segments Showing Strong Private Label Growth

While TR90 leads in volume, acetate and titanium frames are demonstrating strong growth in the premium and private label segments in 2026. Acetate remains the material of choice for fashion-forward optical collections, offering rich tortoise shell patterns, custom acetate sheets, and the adjustable organic warmth that synthetic materials cannot replicate. Italian and Japanese acetate sheets remain the benchmark for luxury buyers, while cost-competitive Korean and Taiwanese acetate options are gaining market share among mid-tier private label brands. Titanium frames, priced at a premium, are seeing increased adoption from optical chains targeting professional demographics — especially beta-titanium and pure titanium alloys that offer superior strength-to-weight ratios. Spring hinge integration and laser etching for brand customization are standard capabilities at SCM Group HK's partner factories, supporting buyers seeking differentiated private label collections.

SCM Group HK Eyewear OEM Services: From Design to Delivery

SCM Group HK provides full-service eyewear OEM sourcing for international brands and private label buyers. Our services cover initial design consultation and material selection, factory matching, sample development (typically 2–3 week turnaround), production supervision, quality inspection, CE/FDA compliance documentation, and export logistics from Hong Kong. We work with factories capable of producing TR90, acetate, titanium, stainless steel, and mixed-material frames across optical and sun categories. Our Hong Kong trading structure enables competitive USD pricing with full export documentation. Whether you need 200 pairs of a custom acetate style or 10,000 pairs of a TR90 sports frame, SCM Group HK scales to your volume requirements without minimum order restrictions at the factory engagement stage.

Contact SCM Group

Ready to develop your custom eyewear frame collection for 2026? SCM Group HK connects your brand with China's best OEM eyewear factories for acetate, TR90, and titanium frames at competitive pricing. Contact us to request samples or a factory quote. Email: scmgroup@scmgroup.online | WhatsApp: +86-198-7525-3287. Our team in Hong Kong and Shenzhen provides dedicated project management from concept to delivery.