From Sketch to Sample: Understanding the Custom Eyewear Prototyping and Production Timeline
When launching a custom eyewear brand or introducing a new signature frame collection, the journey from an initial design concept to the final, retail-ready product can feel like a black box. For designers, prototype customizers, and brand owners, the two most critical success factors are precision (making sure the glasses fit and look exactly as intended) and efficiency (getting to market before trends shift).
At Hermitin, we believe in complete transparency. To help you plan your next launch, we are breaking down our step-by-step custom OEM/ODM eyewear manufacturing workflow and explaining the exact timeline involved: 7 days for design, 15 days for prototyping, 25 days for mold-making, and 45 days for mass production.