Chunky Small Frame Acetate Shades with Translucent Temple Design

Walk through any trade show floor and you will see the same problem — oversized frames swallowing every booth, while the buyers looking for a cleaner, more compact silhouette walk away empty-handed. The few small frame options that do exist are usually injection-molded plastic: shiny on day one, peeling by week three. AS104 is the answer to that gap. These chunky acetate Sunglasses bring the structured, high-end look that trend-conscious customers want, scaled into a compact rectangular profile that fits more face shapes and more retail strategies.

Each frame is CNC-cut from genuine acetate sheets — not molded — so the champagne and smoke grey color runs through the entire material rather than sitting on the surface. The translucent finish reveals a gold-toned metal wire core running the full length of each temple: a detail that signals quality without needing a sales pitch, and photographs beautifully for e-commerce listings. For brands and distributors sourcing wholesale custom logo acetate sunglasses or bulk small frame UV400 sunwear, AS104 delivers a product that distinguishes itself on the rack, feels substantial in hand, and generates repeat orders instead of returns. Explore our full Acetate Sunglasses collection to browse additional frame shapes, colorways, and material finishes for your next order.

Product Features & Details

• Frame & Material: Genuine sheet-cut acetate with a translucent champagne or smoke grey finish. The color is embedded in the material — not sprayed or coated — so it resists peeling, fading, and the glossy plastic look that signals low quality. The visible gold-toned metal core inside each temple adds a structural and aesthetic layer that sets this frame apart from standard acetate models.
• Hinge Design: Silver-toned metal pin hinges tested for consistent tension across thousands of open-close cycles. No wobble after sampling, no loosening during retail handling — the same precision standard applied across our Metal Sunglasses line, giving multi-category buyers confidence in consistent build quality.
• Temples & Nose Pads: Wide acetate temples taper gradually toward the earpiece for a secure yet pressure-free fit. The integrated saddle bridge distributes weight evenly across the nose bridge, eliminating the red marks and discomfort that plague cheaper single-pad designs during all-day wear.
• Lens Technology: TAC (Triacetate Cellulose) lenses with full UV400 protection block 99%+ of UVA and UVB rays. The dark charcoal tint balances glare reduction with natural color perception — practical enough for daily driving, refined enough for a polished street look.
• Fit & Comfort: The compact rectangular silhouette with generously rounded corners is engineered to flatter oval, round, and heart-shaped faces. The chunky frame profile provides visual impact without excess weight, making these shades a reliable daily-driver that customers actually keep wearing — not one they regret buying after 30 minutes.

Technical Specifications

Application Scenarios

AS104 fits three buyer profiles with minimal overlap in sales friction. DTC eyewear brands can build capsule collections around the translucent acetate and visible wire core — it is a material story that content teams can unpack across social, email, and product pages. Fashion boutiques and concept stores stocking curated accessories will find AS104 sits at the right price-quality intersection: genuine acetate construction at a wholesale cost that leaves room for healthy retail margin. Optical chains and vision centers expanding their sun shelf beyond basic drugstore inventory can position this as the upgrade pick — familiar rectangular shape, elevated by material transparency and full brand customization. For buyers interested in ultralight premium options, our Titanium Sunglasses collection delivers the same customization flexibility with a significant weight advantage. End consumers wear these for daily commuting, weekend markets, travel, and street-style moments — anywhere they want a structured look without the oversized frame trend dominating the mass market.

Certificates

Every AS104 pair is manufactured to meet international safety standards, including ISO 12312-1 for sunglass UV protection, FDA registration for U.S. import compliance, and CE marking for European market distribution. Full compliance documentation and third-party test reports are available upon request — no surprises at customs, no last-minute certification gaps delaying your shipment.

Customization Options

With over 20 years of acetate frame manufacturing in Shenzhen, Mellume offers complete OEM/ODM flexibility for AS104 and the entire product line. Custom logos can be laser-engraved or metal-inlaid on the outer temple — the default placement for maximum brand visibility. Acetate color matching draws from an extensive sheet library covering hundreds of tones, textures, and translucency levels. Lens options include polarized, gradient tint, mirrored coating, and photochromic variants. Packaging runs from basic logo boxes to fully branded retail kits with custom cases, cloths, and hangtags. Flexible MOQ means you can validate with a trial batch before scaling to full production — no minimum that forces you to overcommit before testing demand.

FAQ

Q: What is the minimum order quantity for custom logo acetate sunglasses?
A: Our MOQ for OEM acetate sunglasses with custom logo branding is flexible and designed for emerging brands — typically lower than what large factories demand. Share your target quantity with us and we will structure a production plan around your budget, not the other way around.

Q: Can I get a sample before placing a bulk order?
A: Yes. Stock samples of AS104 are available so you can evaluate the acetate translucency, metal wire core detail, and overall build quality in person before committing to a production run. Custom logo samples follow once artwork is approved.

Q: Where is the custom logo placed on the frame?
A: The standard placement is the outer side of the temple — the most visible surface when the shades are worn or displayed on a shelf. We can also apply logos to the inner temple, the lens, or the packaging based on your brand specifications.

Q: Are these frames real acetate or injection-molded plastic?
A: AS104 frames are CNC-cut from genuine acetate sheets, not injection-molded. The difference matters for wholesale buyers: sheet-cut acetate holds its color depth permanently, resists surface peeling, and develops a natural luster over time rather than degrading. The translucent finish and visible gold wire core are only achievable with real acetate, never with molded plastic.

Q: What makes these sunglasses suitable for wholesale distribution versus retail drop-shipping?
A: Three factors drive wholesale ROI on AS104: a compact rectangular silhouette that is recognizable but not oversaturated, genuine acetate construction that minimizes returns and quality complaints, and full OEM/ODM flexibility for custom branded acetate sunglasses — logo, color, lens tint, and packaging are all configurable per order. It is a product engineered to sell through, not sit in inventory.