What is your minimum order quantity?

Yes—we strongly recommend ordering samples before placing a bulk order. Acetate products can look and feel different in person, especially in terms of color, thickness, finish, and clip tension.

A custom sample made from your own design usually takes about two weeks, depending on its complexity. Since most of our products are made to order, we keep only limited stock. If a suitable style is available, we can ship the sample sooner.

Sample fees are kept to a minimum and cover only materials and shipping. For qualifying bulk orders, the sample fee can usually be credited toward the final order.

Please note that lighting, photography, and screen settings may cause slight color differences. If color accuracy is important to your brand, approving a physical sample is essential.

For repeat orders with no changes, you may proceed directly to bulk production. For new designs or first-time orders, we recommend confirming a sample first.

Yes, we can. Engraving on acetate claw clips is actually one of the more common custom requests we get. Most brands want their logo somewhere subtle — usually on the inside of the clip, near the spring, so it doesn't take away from the color or pattern on the outside.

There are two ways we usually do this. Laser engraving is the go-to option. It burns a clean mark directly into the acetate, no ink involved, so it won't fade or rub off over time. Works great for simple logos, initials, or short text like a website URL. The other option is a small metal tag or charm attached near the hinge, which some brands prefer if they want their branding to stand out a bit more instead of blending in.

A few things worth knowing before you go this route:

Simple designs work best. Thin lines, basic shapes, single-color logos — these engrave cleanly. Anything with tiny fine details or gradients tends to lose clarity once it's lasered onto a curved acetate surface. If your logo has a lot going on, we usually suggest simplifying it just for the engraving version.

Placement matters more than people think. Engrave too close to the teeth and it can weaken that section over repeated use. We test placement on a sample first so it doesn't interfere with how the clip actually clamps hair.

MOQ can be lower than people expect. A lot of brands assume engraving means committing to thousands of units. Not always true. We can run engraved samples even in small test batches before you lock in a full production order, which is worth doing if it's your first time customizing this way.

One thing we always tell new clients: send us your logo file early, even before you've finalized the clip color. Vector files (AI, EPS, or high-res PNG with transparent background) engrave the cleanest. A blurry screenshot pulled off your website usually doesn't translate well once it's actually cut into acetate.

If you're not sure whether your design will engrave well, just ask for a sample first. It's a lot cheaper to fix a logo issue on one test piece than to find out after 500 units are already made.

We manufacture our own acetate sheets, so we offer an extensive range of colors.

Honestly, most clients find exactly what they need among our existing stock. We provide dozens of options—including solid colors, tortoiseshell, pearlescent finishes, translucent shades, classic leopard and animal prints, and versatile staples like black, brown, and khaki. Whatever color you have in mind, we likely have a ready-made sheet that matches it closely or exactly.

The process usually begins with us sending you our color swatches to choose from. This saves time and eliminates the need for a prototyping round; plus, you get to see the actual material rather than relying on a screen display.

Two-tone designs are also easily accommodated. For instance, we can use one color for the body of a hair clip and another for the teeth or edges. Because we incorporate this design during the sheet production stage, the finished product boasts a level of refinement and detail far superior to simply bonding two separate materials together.

In short, the process is simple: just browse our color swatches—most people find a color they love right there.

For most orders, we initially pack items in plastic bags—typically simple OPP bags with self-adhesive seals—to ensure protection against dust and moisture during transit. Usually, each hair clip is bagged individually, though we can also package them in sets of two or three if you sell them as bundles.

Packaging methods can be tailored to your specific needs. Some clients require "header cards"—cardboard backings featuring a brand logo, barcode, and a hang hole—for retail shelf display. Conversely, for orders destined for online stores or wholesale channels where shelf display is not a priority, clients often opt for simple, open-ended plastic bags.

For premium presentation, we offer small kraft paper boxes or clear PVC boxes; these provide a more refined look, making them ideal for boutique orders or direct-to-consumer sales. We can also include foam inserts—often used for high-end claw clips—to enhance the unboxing experience.

Packaging for bulk orders is generally more streamlined: items are bagged individually and then placed into partitioned cartons to prevent the clips from scratching each other during shipping. Complex retail packaging is unnecessary if the goods are being shipped directly to a warehouse.

We also support custom packaging designs, such as boxes or bags printed with your brand name and logo. Please note that this requires a longer lead time due to the coordination involved with printing suppliers; additionally, custom-printed packaging typically carries minimum order quantity (MOQ) requirements, similar to the rules for custom colors.

If you are unsure which packaging best suits your product line, simply let us know your sales channels (e.g., retail stores, e-commerce platforms, or the gift market). We can provide expert recommendations to help you make an informed choice without the guesswork.

Depends on how different it is from what we already make. Small tweaks — wider teeth, rounder edges, slight size changes — we just adjust the cutting pattern, no new tooling needed. Fast, and doesn't add much cost.

A totally new shape is a different story. That needs a mold or custom die cut first, which takes extra time and comes with its own setup cost. Worth it if you're building a signature product, but plan your timeline around it.

Custom claw clips are actually our main line of work, not a side request. So if you have a design in mind, just send us the drawing or reference image, doesn't need to be a finished technical file, a rough sketch works too. We'll take a look and tell you honestly whether it's something we can produce.

If it checks out, we'll move to a sample first. That way you can actually hold the clip, test the grip, feel the thickness, before committing to a bulk order. Also want to point out, if you don't have a totally new design yet, you can start from our existing catalog shapes too, sometimes easier to just tweak a proven style than build something from zero.

If it is a gift, I would choose cellulose acetate.

It feels nicer than ordinary plastic and usually looks more polished in person. The color has a soft shine, not a cheap glossy look. It also feels sturdy in the hand, which matters when you are giving it to someone.

For a friend, acetate hair claws are a safe choice. They look pretty, hold hair well, and feel a bit more special for everyday use. They work especially well if you want something useful, but still thoughtful and good-looking.