Poking Holes In A Poly System - What Are The Effects?

[Noah]

Post on behalf of poster Kingpill (unable to join the forum due to technical hitch)


Hi,
I have been using a 0.03 mm Poly system for about a year now. I have noticed, not surprisingly the system holds better in the winter months compared to the summer.
a) I was wondering if poking holes in the poly system would help with this? As in improve the bonding time
b) Also would it make the system more comfortable to wear. Specially in the summers so that the sweat can go out?
c) Would it reduce the lifespan of the system?
d) I use glue in the front and tape on the perimeter, would I need to change the type of adhesion if I had the holes? Are there chances that the glue melts and seeps in through the holes?
e) What sort of mechanism to I use to make the holes?

 

[deg_dilemma]

I wish things could be so simple sometimes

I've been wearing UTS for a couple of years now and I wouldn't change it, but yes it does get uncomfortable in hot weather or when really working out hard, which then also reduces the hold time.

However, I don't think poking holes in it would help. UTS systems are typically fully bonded, so any holes you make will just get clogged up with glue anyway - especially as it breaks down and seeps through into the hair. I doubt sweat would be able to escape. Lifespan would probably be reduced because the holes will make UTS even more liable to tear than it already is.

Seeing as you only bond at the perimeter, might you be better with a lace system that has a poly rim? It's unusual that you're perimeter-bonding a UTS system; I can't imagine that it's comfortable, and you must feel that it's a little like a plastic bag rustling on your head.

I have tried perimeter-bonding my UTS in the past but it didn't feel right. The best thing about a full-bonded UTS is that it's as close as you can get to feeling like your own real hair. Unfortunately poking holes in it just wouldn't work - but I hope someone can prove me wrong

 

[Noah]

Thanks DD. That was my impression too. In fact, I have seen some skin systems which were manufactured with the little holes already in them, supposedly in order to be breathable, but people who wore them told me it didn't work. The holes were too small and too few to make any appreciable difference, and as you say, they would quickly get clogged up with adhesive anyway.

 

[Soren123]

Why can't someone manufacture a lace system with poly perimeter on sides and back and uts on front?

 

[AxC123]

Why can't someone manufacture a lace system with poly perimeter on sides and back and uts on front?

This is the closest I found that was a hybrid lace, thin skin
https://www.superhairpieces.com/mens-toupee-m162-8x10-lace-base-skin-hairline-hairpiece-in-stock/

 

[TEG]

Why can't someone manufacture a lace system with poly perimeter on sides and back and uts on front?

I have a french lace with poly on sides and back. I think any supplier can provide whatever base/combo you request if it is a custom unit.

 

[Soren123]

I have a french lace with poly on sides and back. I think any supplier can provide whatever base/combo you request if it is a custom unit.

Yes that's common but the uts front is not. Seems like the ideal combination. Guess it's not technically feasible?