Eyewear manufacturing craftsmanship at IOVES Italy

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Direct Italian Sourcing

Industrial scale. Cadore artisan tradition.

IOVES partners with optical retail groups, regional eyewear distributors, and fashion brands seeking trustworthy Italian eyewear manufacturing. With full vertical integration in Lozzo di Cadore since 1950, we transform creative concepts into compliant, high-performing eyewear lines.

Whether your procurement strategy focuses on building an exclusive private label collection or sourcing our proprietary brands (West, Amarcord, Diva), we offer an agile production model supported by over 75 years of specialized optical engineering. From material certification to final batch QC, every order is processed directly in our own Italian facility.

Collaboration Framework

Who We Partner With

We tailor our manufacturing volumes, technical documentation, and design capabilities to match specific distribution and commercial channels worldwide.

Optical Retail Chains

For optical store chains seeking higher gross margins through proprietary house brands without compromising optical accuracy or anatomical fit.

  • Exclusive territorial design protection
  • Ergonomic fitting calibrated for local demographics
  • Pre-mounted demo lenses and branded packaging options
  • Full batch consistency for recurring reorders

Wholesale Distributors & Importers

For established regional distributors looking for high-turnover optical frames and sunglasses with documented Made in Italy authenticity.

  • Capacity up to 3,000 units per operational day
  • Consolidated export documentation & customs support
  • Direct manufacturer warranty and replacement parts
  • Predictable production lead times throughout the year

Fashion & Designer Labels

For fashion houses and independent eyewear designers demanding premium material execution, luxury finishes, and confidential prototyping.

  • Mazzucchelli cellulose acetate & bespoke laminations
  • Fine stainless steel, monel, and titanium alloys
  • Swarovski crystal application & bespoke hardware
  • Rigorous NDA execution from technical CAD phase
Step-by-Step Onboarding

How we initiate your manufacturing program

Our vertical structure eliminates broker markups and miscommunication, providing you with a dedicated technical director from day one.

STAGE 01

Portfolio Alignment

We assess your market positioning, volume expectations, and aesthetic direction against our acetate, metal, or injection tooling capacity.

STAGE 02

Technical CAD & 3D

Our Belluno engineering team develops precision 2D/3D technical drafts, hinge mechanics, pantoscopic tilt, and material formulas.

STAGE 03

Prototyping & Labelling

Physical prototypes are hand-finished for fit testing, colorway approval, laser engraving validation, and packaging integration.

STAGE 04

Lot Run & Global Logistics

Full industrial manufacturing, individual piece inspection, CE conformity declaration, and worldwide courier or freight shipping.

Technical Due Diligence

Factory Specifications & Compliance

We maintain compliance with international medical device regulations, optical tolerances, and workplace safety audits.

Evaluation Metric IOVES Manufacturing Parameter
Facility Location Lozzo di Cadore (Belluno), Italy — 100% In-house operations
Daily Output Capacity Approx. 3,000 finished frames per working day
Material Capabilities Mazzucchelli Cellulose Acetate, Stainless Steel, TR90 Injection, Crystals
Regulatory Compliance EU MDR 2017/745 Class I, US FDA Registered, ISO 12870, UKCA, REACH
Quality Control Regimen 100% visual and manual inspection at cutting, tumbling, assembly, and packing
Intellectual Property Protection Contractual NDA binding all technical drawings, tooling, and color palettes
Client FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Direct answers to common technical, logistics, and account opening inquiries from international procurement departments.

What client profiles does IOVES partner with?

IOVES collaborates primarily with optical retail chains, independent eyewear boutique groups, regional eyewear distributors, and international fashion and luxury brands seeking private label OEM/ODM manufacturing or selective distribution of our proprietary collections.

What are the standard order quantities (MOQ) for new client partnerships?

For private label development and custom manufacturing, MOQs depend on tooling and material choice (acetate, metal, or injection). For stocking our proprietary house collections (West, Amarcord, Diva), flexible starter orders are available for approved optical retail partners.

How does IOVES handle intellectual property and client confidentiality?

We operate under strict Non-Disclosure Agreements (NDAs). Proprietary 3D files, bespoke acetate sheet laminations, technical specifications, and client brand identities remain strictly safeguarded within our Cadore factory.

What international compliance standards do IOVES frames meet?

All optical frames and sunglasses comply with CE standards, EU Regulation 2017/745 (MDR) for Class I medical devices, US FDA standards for spectacle frames, and ISO 12870 requirements for ophthalmic optics.

Initiate Production Review

Ready to discuss your optical collection requirements?

Connect with our export management team in Cadore. We will review your technical specifications, volume projections, and timeline with total discretion.

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