Deere & Company, generally known by its brand name, John Deere, was founded by John Deere in 1837. Today, John Deere is the leading manufacturer of agricultural equipment in the world. They mainly sell tractors, combine harvesters, balers, plant seeders and forestry equipment. Since 2004 John Deere has offered workwear, fashion apparel, footwear, and accessories, including eyewear.

John Deere Eyeglasses are offered exclusively to men. The frames are manufactured with quality materials, functionality and design that exceed their expectations.

Zyloware is the licensed manufacturer of John Deere Eyeglasses.

Zyloware Corporation was founded in 1923 Joseph Shyer in Long Island City, New York. Its offices are headquartered just one block from the original location.

Zyloware’s most widely recognized innovation was introduced in 1964 with the development of the Invincible, the world’s first Nylon frame, which has been purchased by over 20 million customers. Zyloware launched the first American designer eyewear brand-Gloria Vanderbilt Eyewear - in 1976. Zyloware launched the first eyewear collection named for a celebrity - Sophia Loren Eyewear - in 1980. Then, in 1982, Zyloware launched its award-winning Stetson Eyewear collection and the line became widely recognized as the first American eyewear brand for men.

Other licensed brands include Via Spiga, Sperry Top-Sider, Stride Rite, Invincilites and John Deere.