The Mellume AS109 is a classic round frame in solid black acetate—the most reliably selling color-shape combination in eyewear. No gradient, no two-tone, no geometric angles. Just a clean, well-proportioned circular silhouette in a color that never goes out of stock rotation. For optical shops, online retailers, and brand owners who need a dependable round Sunglasses core SKU, the AS109 is the answer.
Black round frames have been a staple since the 1960s and show no sign of fading. They cross demographics, pair with every outfit, and never hit the clearance rack. For wholesale sunglasses buyers building a collection that needs to perform season after season, the AS109 is the safest volume bet in the catalog.
Product Features
- Solid Black Acetate Frame — Deep, consistent black through the full material thickness. No painted surface that reveals base color when scratched.
- UV400 TAC Lenses — Category 3 dark grey tint with full UV protection. The grey lens tint maintains natural color perception.
- True Round Geometry — CNC-cut for mathematically circular rims. No oval drift from hand-cutting variance.
- Lightweight Comfort — Approximately 28g per frame. All-day wearable weight with balanced front-to-temple distribution.
- Universal Black Color — Matches any outfit, any skin tone, any retail environment. Zero color-matching risk for buyers who need safe inventory.
- Five-Barrel Hinges — Stainless steel, manually tensioned, 10,000-cycle tested.
Craftsmanship
Design Inspiration: The AS109 does not need a design story—it is the design story. Round black frames have been worn by artists, intellectuals, musicians, and style icons for over 60 years. The AS109 simply delivers that legacy in modern acetate, with modern manufacturing precision, at a wholesale price point. No reinterpretation, no "modern twist"—just the shape that works.
Frame Dimensions: Lens Width: 50mm | Bridge Width: 20mm | Temple Length: 145mm | Frame Width: 138mm | Weight: ~28g. The 50mm lens diameter produces a defined circular look without the oversized proportion that dates quickly. This is a classic medium round, not a trend-chasing oversized statement.
Nose Pad Design: Integrated acetate nose pads CNC-carved from the frame front. The black acetate continues cleanly through the bridge area with no visible joint or seam.
Hinge Design: Recessed five-barrel stainless steel hinges with manual tension calibration. Smooth, consistent opening action.
Temple Style: Straight acetate temples tapering from hinge to tip. Internal stainless steel wire core for shape retention. Black temples with consistent gloss matching the frame front.
Surface Finish: Six-stage hand polishing from rough shaping through final gloss buff. Black acetate shows every surface flaw under inspection lighting—our polishing standard is set to meet that scrutiny. Final inspection under 3x magnification.
Application Scenarios
Face Shape Compatibility: The AS109 round silhouette works for: square faces (circular shape softens angular features), heart-shaped faces (round lower half balances wider forehead), oval faces (adds character to natural balance), diamond faces (soft curves offset prominent cheekbones). Less suited for round faces where the circular shape may exaggerate facial roundness.
Target Wholesale Buyer Profiles:
- Optical shops and eyewear chains — Black round frames are the number-one-selling shape-color combination in plano sunglasses. This is a restock-and-reorder staple, not a one-time experimental buy.
- Online eyewear retailers — Black frames photograph cleanly, require no color correction, and look consistent across different lighting conditions. Minimal listing maintenance.
- Department store and mass retail buyers — Zero trend risk. Black round frames sell to teenagers, professionals, and seniors alike. The broadest addressable market of any shape-color pair.
- Uniform and corporate supply programs — Professional, neutral, and consistent across large batch orders. Black matches any uniform color scheme.
- Gift, souvenir, and tourist retail — Universal appeal. No size, gender, or style preference barriers. A safe inventory choice for high-turnover retail environments.
Product Certifications
Every pair of AS109 sunglasses complies with international safety standards, including ISO, FDA, and CE certifications. You can trust their consistent quality and full regulatory compliance, making them suitable for worldwide wholesale and retail distribution.
Additionally, Mellume's manufacturing facility holds ISO9001, ISO14001, ISO45001, and ISCC certifications.
Customization Options
Based in Shenzhen with over 20 years of eyewear manufacturing experience, Mellume specializes in acetate frames, Optical Eyewear, sports sunglasses, and Reading Glasses. We provide full OEM/ODM customization services—including custom logos, materials, lenses, accessories, and packaging—with flexible MOQ, strict quality control, and reliable lead times to bring your eyewear brand vision to life.
What We Solve for Your Business:
- I order black round frames from three different suppliers and the blacks never match. Our black acetate is single-source and batch-controlled. Your AS109 frames will be the same black on every reorder.
- My black frames show scratches as white marks because the color is just a surface coating. Solid black acetate is black through the full material thickness. A scratch reveals more black, not a different base color.
- I want temple logos but black-on-black engraving is invisible. We can laser engrave in a slightly lighter depth that creates a subtle tonal contrast on black acetate. Visible up close, disappears at distance—a premium detail buyers notice.
- I need a dependable black round but every supplier runs out of stock mid-season. Our monthly production capacity of 150,000 units includes deep stock of core color-shape combinations. The AS109 is a priority restock item.
- I sell black frames in bulk to corporate clients and need consistent batch quality. Every batch of AS109 frames passes the same 12-point QC checklist. Your corporate client's 500th pair matches their first.
FAQ
Q: Is the black color painted or solid acetate?
A: Solid black acetate. The color runs through the full material thickness. Scratches do not reveal a different base color.
Q: Can I get the AS109 in other colors?
A: The AS109 is optimized as a black round frame. For other round frame colors, consider our AS112 (classic round, multi-color) or AS113 (vintage round, multi-color).
Q: What is the difference between AS109 and AS112 round frames?
A: The AS109 is a dedicated black round frame built for high-volume, low-variation retail. The AS112 offers multiple color options. Choose AS109 for core black inventory, AS112 for color variety.
Q: Does the round shape work with prescription lenses?
A: Yes. We can supply the AS109 with demo lenses for your optical lab to fit prescription lenses. The circular lens shape is the easiest non-round shape for most labs to edge.
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