Most people wear bulk sunglasses without giving the anatomy of glasses a second thought. To help retailers sound more educated and informed when selling wholesale designer sunglasses, Olympic Eyewear has put together an informational article that helps teach retailers and consumers alike about the main parts that make up whole sale sunglasses.
Frame Front – This is the front of the wholesale sunglasses, which is visually captivating and catches peoples' attention when purchasing or browsing sunglasses selection. Frames come in different sizes, complete with different lens widths, temple lengths and bridge widths. While someone may be drawn to a certain pair of sunglasses, but feel the fit is too small or large, they are easy to order in different sizes to accommodate different facial sizes.
Lens Rim – This is the area that is more important for prescription eyeglasses, as they are generally filed down to appear thinner for prescription lenses. For sunglasses, this area is the rim of the plastic frames. For rimless or semi-rimless designs, these are generally very thin so they do not protrude or stand out.
Bridge – The bridge of designer wholesale sunglasses helps to support nearly 90-percent of the sunglasses' weight. For flatter or smaller noses, consider a keyhole. For heavier glasses, use a saddle. The more traditional designs feature a second bar on top.
Nosepads – These are small and nearly invisible when on the face, but they determine the comfort and fit of the sunglasses. Molded nosepieces cannot be adjusted, but nosepads are easy to adjust for individual facial features. Silicone nosepads are durable and offer more anti-slip properties, which makes them excellent for sporting activities.
Temples – Running alongside the face, these hold sunglasses behind the ears and keep the frame securely in place. Many modern wholesale sunglasses by the dozen feature broader temples that feature rhinestone accents or other glamorous additions.
Earpieces or Temple Tips – To help relieve any ear discomfort, plastic or silicone coatings may be recommended to cover the tips of the temples. They can also help secure glasses and keep them in place. Many sports-style sunglass models offer temple grips for maximum security.
Hinges – Hinges connect the temples and frame. Advanced models offer spring-loaded hinges that are good for sporting activities, helping reduce breakage.
By understanding the basic components of sunglasses, both customers and retailers can better understand one another.