Zyloware Eyewear Employee Directory
ManufacturingNew York, United States51-200 Employees
Zyloware Eyewear is a U.S.-based eyewear manufacturer located at 8 Slater Street, Port Chester, New York 10573. Founded in 1923 by Joseph Shyer, the family-owned company is American independent and privately held, now in its third generation and employing 51-200 people. The company is recognized as an optical innovator, notably developing the Invincible nylon frame in 1964, the first frame made from nylon, which has sold more than 20 million units in the United States, and it has received awards for frame quality, design, marketing and customer service. Zyloware has grown into a global supplier with expanded sales, in-house marketing and product development teams, and it emphasizes high-quality products and enduring relationships with eyecare professionals and consumers. In recent years the company has pursued growth through external investment and acquisitions, including CenterGate Capital's investment in 2024 and the 2025 acquisition of Kenmark Eyewear, along with leadership changes such as the retirement of a co-CEO and president in late 2025 and related appointments in 2026.