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Our values

We created Affinity Optical because we believe there’s a better way to do business.

True partners

In an industry dominated by a few multinational big players, Affinity Optical levels the playing field, allowing you to compete.

We’re different on two counts. First, we’re independently owned and operated, so we can be far more agile and proactive. Second, we refuse to accept that size should be a barrier; every optical business should have access to outstanding products without having to pay a premium.

Why Affinity Optical? It’s a deliberate choice. Derived from the old French word affinité, and borrowed from the Latin affinitas, definitions of the word affinity centre on relationships, natural attraction and kinship.

This is fundamental to our ethos. We like to think of ourselves as your new partners, here to help you navigate your challenges within an ever-changing yet uncompromising market.

True value

It’s a tough world right now. Sadly, recent research warns that, when faced with increasing demands
on their disposable income, glasses wearers are choosing to forgo any spend on their eyecare, even if their prescription has changed.

Now has to be the time to show consumers you’re on their side.

Affinity Optical is your ideal partner to do this. We deliver enhanced quality and sustainable supply
at reduced cost, providing a viable product solution for those without scale or access to a vertical
supply chain. Finally, this is no longer the domain of the larger players.

Your customers have always recognised the quality you’ve offered – it’s why they choose to purchase
from you after all. Now we can help you enhance that quality, but at a more palatable cost.
Your customers will love it.

True style

We may be new but we have long-established partnerships with leading optical designers and manufacturers around the world.

The Affinity Eyewear collection – using our own exclusive designs – has something for everyone.
It’s been created using bio-acetate and titanium – both sustainable materials – with a relentless focus on form and quality, and you’ll love the attention to detail and the expressive style.

We think you’ll be delighted at the incredible value they represent, too.

True to our word

We love what we do.

We’re new and we’re excited about the future.

And we’re always ready to talk more about how we can help you.

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Frames

  • Design, manufacture and supply of prescription frames
  • Own brand/white label ranges for your brand
  • Affinity Eyewear collection
  • Global and local brands
  • Eco range, 100% recycled materials
  • Global brand licencing
  • Cases and cloths, sustainably sourced
  • Design, manufacture and supply of stylish Ready Readers

Sunglasses

  • Design, manufacture and supply of sunglasses
  • Manufacture and supply of your Own Brand / In-House range
  • Supply of global Designer Ranges
  • Special selection of Affinity Eyewear collection – both fashionably stylish and suitably sun protective
  • Special design service for specific markets

Retail environment

  • Inspirational retail design delivering attractive display solutions
  • Store layout design
  • POS / POP display manufacturing
  • Retail Technology solutions
  • Project management and store fitout

Supply chain

We work alongside your team to develop and deliver a strategic approach to:

  • Product design and supply
  • Brand licensing, marketing and creative
  • Logistics and planning
  • Clinical technology –
    instore and online
  • Cloud-based software for product subscription and online sales
  • Economic, social and corporate governance

Technology

Digital technology is fuelling disruption and innovation in optics just as it is in the rest of our lives. Changing consumer behaviour and better data – as well as government focus on clinical efficiency and safety – creates new opportunities for our clients in prevention, intervention and care.
That’s why we partner with global leading-edge developers and suppliers to keep ahead of the curve, enhancing the clinical journey for your customers.

Contact lenses

  • Latest technology – all brands
  • Own brand/white label to enhance your brand and margins
  • Affinity Eyewear lenses
  • Excellent partnerships with leading manufacturers
  • Lens care and dry eye products, branded or white label

Lenses

  • Latest technology ophthalmic lenses – single vision and multifocal
  • Modern technology coatings – blue light and anti-reflective, polarised, colour-reacting
  • Lab equipment – advice, specification, sourcing and supply
  • Lab design, layout and operations

Frames

  • Design, manufacture and supply of prescription frames
  • Own brand/white label ranges for your brand
  • Affinity Eyewear collection
  • Global and local brands
  • Eco range, 100% recycled materials
  • Global brand licencing
  • Cases and cloths, sustainably sourced