Why Choose Heritage Tint Lenses?
Heritage Optical Lab manufactures made-to-order tint lenses for optical retailers, laboratories, distributors and eyewear brands.
Controlled Color and Transmission
A tint order is reviewed against a reference color, density or transmission requirement rather than relying on a color name alone.
Program Flexibility
Choose from supported solid, gradient and product-specific colors across compatible materials, designs and coatings.
Order Data Reviewed
Submit complete RX, material, design, color reference or transmission target, coating, frame data and finishing. Availability and manufacturability are confirmed before production.
Practical B2B Supply
Start from free samples, then discuss repeat ordering, packaging and special engraving marks.
Who We Support
Tint Lenses Options for Different Customer Needs
Select the appropriate tint lenses design, material, treatment and finishing from the prescription, frame, intended use and destination-market requirements.
Solid or selected gradient color for distance or near prescriptions, produced to an approved RM reference and target transmission.
A controlled darker-to-lighter transition for fashion, sun and optical programs, with gradient placement confirmed from the order.
Custom tint applied to a compatible Freeform progressive design after RX, fitting, material and coating review.
A compatible light fashion tint for a distance-focused design with supported lower-zone addition and complete fitting data.
Copper, brown or other selected tint for compatible high-base prescriptions. The lens alone is not protective sports eyewear.
Deeper fixed sun tint for suitable daytime use, subject to measured transmission and destination-market requirements.
Spectral and UV Transmission Verification
Visible and ultraviolet transmission can be measured for the selected lens system under the applicable test method.
Tint darkness is not proof of UV protection, so performance claims must follow verified data rather than color alone.
RM Tint Color Guide
The supplied guide covers RM-1 through RM-60 with reference transmission values or ranges.
Electronic displays can differ from dyed lenses; approve the actual physical sample for color-critical production.
RX and Final Tint Inspection
The laboratory checks the prescription and compatible design together with tint uniformity, gradient placement and visible surface quality.
Final color acceptance should use an approved physical sample and the agreed measurement conditions.
Tint Lenses Wholesale Information
Commercial information for testing a Tint Lenses program and developing repeat supply.
One-Pair MOQ
Start from one pair for confirmed RX orders.
Sample Review
Sample options are available to qualified optical businesses after the required program is reviewed.
Typical Production Time
Standard confirmed orders are typically produced within 48 hours. Complex work requires separate confirmation.
Worldwide Shipping
Shipping options are reviewed according to destination, volume and delivery requirements.
OEM & Private Label
Supported packaging, lens envelopes and labels are confirmed against artwork, language and quantity requirements.
Repeat-Order Support
Confirmed specifications and the supported RXoffice workflow help simplify subsequent production orders.
Tint Lens Color, Selection and Ordering Guide
Compare the available tint lenses options, technical inputs and ordering requirements before submitting a manufacturing request.
- Material & Tint Options
- RM-1 to RM-60 Color Data
- Ordering Workflow
| Option | Supported program | Ordering note |
|---|---|---|
| 1.56 | Solid and compatible gradient tints | General RX and value-oriented optical programs |
| 1.60 | Solid and compatible gradient tints | Thinner option subject to RX, diameter and coating review |
| Other materials | Subject to technical confirmation | Dye uptake, color and coating compatibility vary by substrate |
| Solid tint | Uniform color and target transmission | Specify RM code or approved physical sample |
| Gradient tint | Top-to-bottom density transition | Specify RM code, orientation and placement |
RM solid and standard tint references
RM-1 to RM-14: 72%, 79%, 80%, 65%, 74%, 40%, 15%, 30%, 22%, 22%, 20%, 22%, 14%, 19%.
RM-25 to RM-40: 77%, 80%, 83%, 77%, 90%, 58%, 56%, 75%, 68%, 85%, 78%, 80%, 77%, 60%, 75%, 65%.
RM gradient tint references
RM-15 to RM-24: 22%-80%, 8%-55%, 14%-70%, 30%-75%, 10%-55%, 14%-70%, 23%-64%, 10%-70%, 12%-78%, 10%-65%.
RM-41 to RM-50: 60%-90%, 70%-90%, 70%-90%, 65%-90%, 68%-90%, 60%-90%, 70%-90%, 65%-90%, 68%-90%, 65%-90%.
RM-51 to RM-60: 15%-60%, 18%-77%, 60%-85%, 60%-85%, 24%-72%, 16%-65%, 60%-85%, 40%-70%, 22%-72%, 15%-70%.
Values are copied from the supplied TINT GUIDE. Electronic displays can differ from physical samples; approve the actual dyed sample for production.
- Submit RX and design: SPH, CYL, AXIS, ADD and prism/base where prescribed, plus single vision, progressive, relax or supported high-base design.
- Select material: 1.56 or 1.60, or request review of another supported substrate.
- Specify the tint: RM code or approved physical sample, solid or gradient, target transmission/density and gradient placement.
- Provide fitting and frame data: monocular PD, fitting height, frame measurements or trace, mounting type and position-of-wear data required by the design.
- Confirm finishing: compatible coating, edging, quantity, packaging and destination market.
- Approve the sample: confirm physical color and measured transmission before bulk production.
A tint lens uses a fixed color or gradient to reduce visible-light transmission and create a specified appearance. It can be combined with a compatible prescription design.
A solid tint aims for uniform color across the lens. A gradient tint transitions from darker to lighter, so the RM code, orientation and placement must be confirmed.
No. Darkness indicates visible-light attenuation, not verified UV performance. UV claims require the applicable measured transmission result for the finished lens system.
Yes. Hue and density can alter color appearance. Color-critical users should review a physical sample and measured spectral data.
Only a tint that meets the applicable daytime-driving transmission and signal-recognition requirements should be specified. Dark tinted eyewear is not intended for night driving.
Send the complete RX, design, material/index, RM color or approved sample, solid or gradient format, target transmission/density, fitting and frame data, coating, quantity and destination.
Custom Prescription Tint Lenses for Optical Businesses
Heritage Optical Lab supplies solid, gradient and prescription tint lens programs for optical laboratories, retailers, distributors and private-label partners. Supported designs can include single vision, Freeform progressive, relax, selected high-base and prescription sunglass lenses.
RM-1 to RM-60 tint color system
The supplied Heritage tint guide contains 60 RM references spanning light fashion colors, deeper gray, brown, green, blue and red tones, standard gradients and multicolor gradients. Orders should identify the RM code or an approved physical sample together with the required transmission or density.
Transmission and UV performance are separate specifications
A tint reduces visible-light transmission, but darkness alone does not prove UV protection. UV and visible-transmission claims must be supported by the applicable measured lens performance and destination-market requirements.
Color perception and driving suitability
Tint hue and density can change color appearance. Products for driving must be evaluated against the applicable transmission and signal-recognition requirements; dark tinted eyewear is not intended for night driving.
Factory color, RX and final inspection
Supported orders are reviewed for prescription, design, substrate, dye compatibility, hue, density, gradient placement, coating and visible surface quality. A physical sample is recommended where color matching is critical.
OEM, wholesale and laboratory supply
For sampling and quotation, send the RX range, design, material/index, RM color reference, solid or gradient format, target transmission/density, coating, fitting and frame data, quantity and destination.