The Mellume AS114
The Mellume AS114 brings a refined take on the timeless cat eye silhouette. Cut from premium cellulose acetate sheets and finished with multi-step hand polishing, this frame delivers the glossy depth and lightweight comfort that boutique buyers expect. Designed for independent fashion brands, online eyewear retailers, and boutique wholesalers looking for a reliable ready-to-ship Acetate Sunglasses option with flexible order quantities.
Whether you are stocking a summer collection or refreshing your core wholesale sunglasses lineup, the AS114 offers consistent quality across every color variant—no minimums that break your cash flow, no long lead times that miss the season.
Product Features:
- Premium Acetate Frame — Milled from high-density cellulose acetate sheets for a smooth, glossy finish and lasting color depth. No cheap spray coating that peels after weeks on the shelf.
- UV400 TAC Lenses — Category 3 TAC polarized lenses block 100% of UVA/UVB rays. Sharp visual clarity without the heavy price tag of glass lenses.
- Lightweight All-Day Wear — Weighing approximately 32g, the frame sits comfortably without pinching the nose bridge or temples. Suitable for extended wear in retail and daily use scenarios.
- Multi-Color Range — Available in classic black, dark tortoise, translucent honey, crystal grey, and seasonal fashion tones. Easy to mix and match for a varied cat eye Sunglasses display.
- Unisex Fit — The mid-size cat eye profile works across genders, expanding your target customer base without doubling your SKU count.
Craftsmanship:
Design Inspiration: The AS114 draws from mid-century Italian eyewear archives—where the cat eye first became a symbol of confident femininity—and reinterprets the silhouette with softened angles for today's broader, unisex market. The upswept outer corners stay bold enough to read as a cat eye at first glance, but the brow line is pulled slightly flatter to avoid the overly dramatic "costume" look. The result is a frame that sells equally well to women's fashion buyers and gender-neutral boutique curators.
Frame Dimensions:
- Lens Width: 53mm
- Bridge Width: 19mm
- Temple Length: 145mm
- Frame Width: 142mm
- Weight: ~32g
These mid-range dimensions fit the majority of adult face shapes—neither too narrow for wider faces nor too oversized for petite proportions.
Nose Pad Design: Integrated acetate nose pads are sculpted directly from the frame front during CNC milling, rather than glued on as separate pieces. This one-piece construction eliminates the weak point where add-on pads often detach after months of try-ons and daily use. The pad angle is set at 12 degrees to distribute weight evenly across the nasal bridge.
Hinge Design: Five-barrel stainless steel hinges with countersunk screws provide smooth temple articulation and lasting joint stability. Each hinge undergoes a 10,000-cycle open-close fatigue test before assembly—20 times the industry standard of 500 cycles. No wobble after repeated try-ons at the retail counter.
Temple Style: Tapered acetate temples narrow from 6mm at the hinge to 3.5mm at the tip, keeping the frame secure without heavy pressure behind the ears. The inner temple core is reinforced with a stainless steel wire running the full length, preventing the common "temple droop" that plagues cheaper acetate frames after heat exposure.
Surface Finish: Each frame passes through a 6-stage hand-polishing sequence—rough cut, fine grit, buffing wheel, wax compound, gloss finish, and final inspection under 3x magnification. The result is a deep, wet-look gloss with zero visible tool marks or surface haze.
Application Scenarios:
Face Shape Compatibility: The AS114 cat eye silhouette works best for oval faces (upswept corners add definition), heart-shaped faces (wider upper frame softens forehead), square faces (curved brow offset strong jawlines), and round faces (lifted corners create vertical structure). Not ideal for very narrow or long face shapes.
Target Wholesale Buyer Profiles:
- Independent fashion boutiques looking for designer-style sunglasses wholesale without designer MOQs. The AS114's acetate finish reads luxury but supports healthy retail margins at the $35-$55 price point.
- Online eyewear startups needing a versatile cat eye model that photographs well on diverse models.
- Subscription box curators benefiting from a recognizable silhouette with broad appeal.
- Beach resort and hotel gift shops where UV400 protection and lightweight comfort drive impulse purchases.
- Salon and spa retailers where cat eye frames pair naturally with premium in-store aesthetics.
Product Certifications: Every pair of AS114 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. Our BSCI-audited factory ensures ethical production conditions that meet the compliance requirements of major EU and North American retailers.
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:
- Start with as few as 12 pieces per color for light customization (logo + packaging). Our ready-to-ship AS114 stock also ships in small batches with no per-SKU minimum.
- Our new mold turnaround is 1-3 months in off-peak season, with 2-day rapid sampling once the mold is confirmed.
- Laser engraving starts at $15 per design, with per-piece costs as low as $0.30 at volume. No mold required.
- We offer branded cases, cleaning cloths, outer boxes, and hangtags with your design. Minimum 50 units per packaging SKU.
- Our defect rate stays below 1.5% (industry average >5%). Every frame passes a 12-point QC checklist before packing.
FAQ:
Q: What is the MOQ for AS114 ready-to-ship orders?
A: There is no fixed per-SKU minimum. You can mix multiple colors and models in one shipment. Typical starter orders range from 12 to 50 pieces per style.
Q: Can I get AS114 with polarized lenses instead of standard TAC?
A: Yes. We offer TAC polarized lens upgrades. Contact us with your quantity and we will quote the per-unit difference.
Q: How long does delivery take for stock AS114 orders?
A: Ready-to-ship orders leave our Shenzhen warehouse within 7-15 business days after payment confirmation. Express shipping to the US and EU typically takes 5-8 business days.
Q: Do you provide product photos for my online store?
A: Yes. We supply white-background product images, lifestyle model shots, and flat-lay visuals for most color variants. These are free for wholesale customers to use.
Q: Can I order a sample before placing a bulk order?
A: Absolutely. Sample orders ship within 2-3 business days. Sample fees are credited back when you place a bulk order of 50+ pieces.
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