Wig Foundations

The choice of wig foundation (base) is also an important factor for comfort and durability.

Here is some information on the foundations commonly used:

Acrylic wigs

Monofilament: These wigs use a very very fine, almost transparent material into which strands of hair are individually hand knotted. This material is much more comfortable to the touch and less itchy than other materials, it is cooler to wear and because it is semi-transparent has the added benefit of taking on the colour of your own scalp. Finally, monofilament wigs look more natural and are more versatile for styling.

Wefted: Machine-made lengths of fibre, cut and formed into a head shaped foundation and held in place with elasticised strips.

Mesh: Soft foundation made of hand applied acrylic fibre. It can be much cooler to wear.

Human hair wigs

Monofilament: See above.
Wigmakers foundation (custom-made): Usually fine synthetic netting to which the hair is knotted in by hand.  Either single or double knotting may be used. More hair may be added if  thinning occurs over the wig's lifetime.