2017-10-19 · Hair care guide
Natural Wood vs Bamboo vs Nylon: Choosing Materials for Your Brush Line
Most brush design decisions come down to two material questions: what is the handle made of, and what are the bristles made of.
Beech wood is the classic handle material: dense, smooth and affordable, it takes lacquer and logo engraving beautifully. Bamboo is lighter, faster-growing and visually distinct, with a strong sustainability story. Wheat straw composite moulds into modern shapes at low cost.
For bristles, boar bristle is the premium natural option — it distributes oils and adds shine. Nylon is durable, consistent and easy to clean, while plant-based fibre offers a vegan alternative with natural branding appeal.
The combinations tell the product story: bamboo handle with plant bristle reads fully natural; beech with mixed boar-and-nylon is the classic salon tool; wheat straw with nylon is the accessible everyday option.
Our advice to brands is to match material honesty with price positioning — the material you show is the story customers believe, so choose a combination you can defend at retail.