IOVES is established in San Nicolò di Comelico by passionate artisans, dedicated to crafting metal and optical components for early Italian eyewear distributors.
About IOVES
A family-owned Italian eyewear manufacturer with over 75 years of continuous industrial experience.
Built on continuity, engineering precision, and dependable B2B partnerships. Today, IOVES operates an advanced eyewear facility in Cadore, serving optical chains, distributors, and luxury brands in more than 90 countries worldwide.
From raw cellulose acetate cutting and delicate metal profiling to high-precision injection molding, our fully integrated production model ensures every batch matches the technical blueprints and approved pilot samples. With complete in-house control over tooling, polishing, assembly, and multi-tier quality inspection, we guarantee consistent international standards for demanding global markets.
Seven Decades of Optical Innovation
A timeline of sustainable growth, technical modernization, and international expansion rooted in the Cadore eyewear valley.
Launch of West, our first proprietary everyday optical collection, establishing IOVES as a comprehensive creator of finished, market-ready eyewear.
Construction of the modern production facility at Lozzo di Cadore, centralizing engineering, automated tooling, assembly, and quality assurance under one roof.
Introduction of the Amarcord women's design collection and direct expansion into the North American optical market with localized distribution channels.
Acquisition of the luxury crystal line Diva and continuous supply of 3,000 frames daily to certified retail chains and optical groups worldwide.
Engineering Integrity & Strict Confidentiality
We balance time-honored artisanal expertise with strict industrial methodologies designed to safeguard our procurement clients.
End-to-End Vertical Control
From CAD file refinement and component sourcing to multi-stage barrel tumbling and galvanic finishing, every manufacturing phase takes place within our Italian facilities to protect technical tolerances and lead-time commitments.
Strict OEM Confidentiality
Protecting intellectual property is foundational to our B2B philosophy. Proprietary mold developments, unique colorways, hinge mechanics, and brand identity specifications remain strictly guarded under NDA agreements.
Regulatory Compliance & QC
Every optical frame and sunglass batch complies with EU MDR 2017/745, ISO 12870, and FDA standards. Complete Declarations of Conformity and comprehensive batch test results are provided for streamlined customs clearance.
Experienced Eyewear Specialists & Master Technicians
Eyewear manufacturing requires experienced human touch alongside precise machinery. Over 40% of our technical team members have honed their craft at IOVES for more than two decades, providing deep institutional memory that guarantees flawless execution on every production run.
Collaborate with an Authentic Italian Eyewear Manufacturer.
Whether you represent an established eyewear brand requiring high-capacity contract manufacturing or an optical distributor developing private-label collections, our engineering team in Lozzo di Cadore is ready to discuss your program.