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Clip-In Hair Extensions 100g–300g: Choosing a Wholesale Set Specification

A Clip-In collection starts with the complete set: piece widths, clip positions, coverage and hair distribution. Our sample set-weight options include 100g, 150g, 180g, 220g and 300g, depending on the design. Choose the layout and fullness for your intended application, and specify hair-only weight separately from clips and base materials.

Product-construction reference for a made-to-specification clip-in programme

QUICK ANSWER

The short answer

Choose a complete-set layout before comparing weight labels. Record each piece’s width and clips, the total set weight and whether clips or base material are included. Evaluate seamless or PU-base references as distinct constructions. Approve colour continuity and packaging together with the product, rather than assuming that two sets with the same grams are equivalent.

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KEY FACTS

What buyers should establish first.

  • 100g, 150g, 180g, 220g and 300g examples are per complete set.
  • Piece count, clip count and widths are separate specifications.
  • Net hair weight and finished set weight should not be confused.
  • Compare the seamless base, hair coverage and clip attachment on the finished set.

Define the set architecture before the total grams

A complete set is an organized group of pieces. List each piece’s width, clip count and intended position within the layout. If the proposed set includes repeated pieces, identify how many are supplied. This gives the buyer and manufacturer a shared design instead of leaving the supplier to choose a layout behind a weight label.

A larger total weight can come from more pieces, different widths, more hair on existing pieces or additional construction material. Those options are not equivalent. Ask what changes when moving between your proposed weight versions, and check whether the packaging and product information still describe the actual set.

Use an explicit set specification sheet

The worksheet below leaves numerical layout choices open because they must fit the selected product. The published gram values are enquiry examples rather than confirmed options for every Classic, Seamless or PU reference.

Wholesale clip-in set worksheet
FieldRecord for the selected setAcceptance question
Complete-set weightExample target: 100 / 150 / 180 / 220 / 300g, subject to confirmationIs this net hair or finished-set weight?
Piece layoutCount and width of each sectionDoes the delivered set match the approved layout?
ClipsCount, positions, construction and finishAre clips consistent with the approved sample?
Base / trackClassic, Seamless, PU or exact named referenceIs the base the same version as the approved sample?
Colour distributionPhysical shade and placement across piecesDoes the complete set form the intended colour pattern?
PackagingArrangement, labels and set identificationCan the buyer identify all contents without ambiguity?

Compare Classic and seamless constructions on their own terms

Inspect the exact track or base and how clips are attached. For a PU or seamless reference, review the base dimensions, finish and flexibility through the agreed sample method. Do not assume all products using the word seamless have the same material or construction. Use the supplier’s reference code and physical sample to establish the product.

A construction may be suitable for one intended application and not another. The relevant professional or product-development team should assess the use case. Avoid choosing the heavier or visually thinner-looking option without understanding its full set layout, handling and support requirements.

Separate hair weight from clips and base material

If a set weighs 180g as a finished item, it does not automatically contain 180g of hair. Ask how the weight is defined and how the manufacturer reports the hair-only component. Agree the measurement method rather than dismantling an approval sample without a plan. Packaging weight belongs in a separate shipping or gross-weight field.

When comparing different set designs, record net hair and construction differences openly. A change in clip count or base dimensions can alter the finished weight even if the hair remains the same. Conversely, keeping one total number fixed while changing the layout can redistribute the hair. Neither should be hidden behind a single label.

Check colour as a complete arrangement

Lay out the pieces together under the agreed viewing conditions. Confirm that their shade, roots and highlight distribution follow the approved set design. Review the complete set to see how the pieces work together. For rooted or mixed colours, record how transitions should align across different widths.

Use a physical target rather than a screen-only reference. If the set changes length or base construction, ask whether the colour placement needs another review. Keep the colour approval tied to the exact set version so later replenishment does not rely on an isolated shade name.

Approve the pack as a product-identification system

Packaging should protect the agreed arrangement and make the contents understandable. Confirm the set name, piece count, colour identifier, governing length and weight wording. If your brand uses different set weights, make the version distinction clear so a customer or warehouse team does not confuse them.

Approve the printed claims after the product is defined. Do not describe every set as 300g or apply a no-return-hair claim from a different weft family. Review care and handling information for the actual construction with the responsible professional. A private-label box should communicate the approved product, not create new unsupported claims.

Choose a manageable first set range

A buyer developing a first clip-in range can begin with one construction and one complete layout, then test a meaningful change such as length, colour or weight. This is useful when the objective is to understand which variable affects the product. Starting with every possible set configuration can make results difficult to interpret.

If the buyer simply wants an existing branded set, compare its stated layout and ordering conditions rather than requesting unnecessary OEM changes. Custom development is valuable when the intended product is defined well enough to justify a different specification, not because more options automatically create a better collection.

Classic, Seamless and PU: approve the full set architecture

Treat the base construction as a separate choice from the total set weight. Two 180g development samples can differ in piece widths, clip locations and the distribution of hair across the head. Use the same set-layout sheet to compare them; the number is an example, not a confirmed configuration for every Classic or Seamless reference.

Clip-In construction and complete-set inspection
DecisionClassic referenceSeamless / PU / Invisible reference
BaseInspect the stitched track and its finishIdentify the actual base material, edges and hair coverage
Piece mapRecord each piece width and its clip countRecord the same fields; do not copy the Classic layout
Weight basisSeparate hair-only weight from track and clipsSeparate hair-only weight from base and clips
Clip checkCheck opening, closure, attachment security and placementCheck security where each clip joins the selected base
Set continuityCompare shade, root placement and length across piecesInspect narrower side pieces as well as the widest section
PackagingNumber the pieces and reconcile the pack contentsConfirm that the insert supports the approved base and set layout

Approve the package as a private-label set

Ask the supplier to pack the complete approved layout, not a representative loose piece. Check the piece count, set identifier, length, shade, weight basis and printed care information against the contents. If the layout changes after artwork approval, review the packaging again before production.

Keep a photo of the opened set with pieces labelled by position and width. It gives the next inspection a repeatable reference without promising one clip arrangement for every wearer.

Further Reading

Explore our product specifications and linked construction references when preparing your sample request.

BUYER CHECKLIST

Use this before approving a sample or specification.

  1. Define each piece and its clips before approving the total weight.
  2. Distinguish net hair from finished-set and packaged weight.
  3. Inspect colour continuity across the complete set.
  4. Align labels and packaging with the approved set version.

FAQ

Practical questions from B2B buyers.

Is 300g the standard for every clip-in model?

No. It is one example complete-set configuration for discussion. Feasibility and suitability depend on the construction and layout, and the selected sample must be confirmed.

Can two 180g sets contain different amounts of hair?

Yes, if their weight definitions or attachment/base contents differ. Ask whether the number is hair-only or finished-set weight and compare the complete layouts.

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