Guide to Hair Toppers Base Materials

Shopping for hair toppers can be overwhelming, especially when all the technical terms like "monofilament" and "polyurethane" are thrown around. Understanding their purpose and how they contribute to the natural look and feel of your hair piece can make all the difference in finding the perfect fit. Let's take a closer look at the most common topper base materials and what their job is.

Monofilament (hand-tied)

Referring to the mesh area of the topper where each hair is tied on. Mimics the appearance of natural hair growth and allows the hair to be parted in any direction.

Double Monofilament (hand-tied)

An extra layer of soft mesh covering the knots of hair, providing additional comfort. Mimics the appearance of natural hair growth and allows the hair to be parted in any direction.

Polyurethane (aka PU or Skin)

Often used on the perimeter of toppers and where you can attach clips or adhesive for semi-permanent bonding.

Hand-Tied Back

Provides natural-looking density, movement and stylability.

Wefts/Wefted

Hair sewn together into strips, providing fuller density and durability. Lower in cost and production time frame.

Lace (Welded or Swiss)

Typically used for lace fronts but can also be found on other areas of topper base designs. Welded lace is usually read-to-wear and more durable than swiss lace that often requires some customization.

Pressure Sensitive Clips

The most common attachment method for ready-to-wear toppers. Matched to the color of the topper base/hair, these clips are evenly distributed to provide a secure and comfortable fit.

So now that you’re a pro when it comes to topper jargon, you’re ready to step up your hair game. We also recommend taking our online topper quiz to help guide you to the best topper for your lifestyle and hair loss needs.

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