When choosing a Butterfly Weft, most people focus on the hair itself — the color, texture, length, and overall hair quality.
But there is another detail that can make a noticeable difference in both installation and everyday wear: the material used in the middle base of the weft.
Two common constructions are silk-based and mesh-based Butterfly Wefts. Both have their own characteristics, but they perform differently in terms of structure, breathability, flexibility, and durability.
A mesh-based Butterfly Weft uses a more open, woven structure in the middle section.
Because of this construction, the base allows more airflow and can feel especially light and breathable against the head.
This type of base can be a good option for those who place a high value on ventilation and a softer, more open structure.
However, because the material is less dense, mesh bases may also feel less structured compared with tighter woven materials. With repeated handling, pulling, or tension during installation, the base may be more likely to loosen or lose its original shape over time.
Our Butterfly Weft uses a Woven-based material in the middle base.
Compared with mesh, the structure is denser and more tightly woven, which gives the weft better resistance to pulling and helps the base stay stable during installation and daily use.
The tighter construction also makes it less likely to loosen, stretch out, or become unstable under normal handling.
For professional stylists, this can be especially useful because a more stable base is easier to control during installation and can provide a more consistent result.
A stronger base does not necessarily have to feel thick or stiff.
One of the key advantages of our silk-based Butterfly Weft is that it combines structural strength with softness and flexibility.
The material remains thin and lightweight, allowing the weft to follow the natural curve of the head without creating an overly bulky feeling.
Compared with PU-based constructions, the silk base also bends more naturally and has a softer, more fabric-like feel.
This makes the weft more comfortable to work with and helps it sit more naturally against the head.
Mesh bases have a clear advantage when it comes to airflow.
But when looking at the product from a practical, everyday-use perspective, the base also needs to remain stable through installation, styling, maintenance, and repeated handling.
This is where a silk-based construction offers a strong balance.
It may not be as open as mesh, but its tighter structure provides:
Better resistance to pulling
A more stable and secure base
Less chance of loosening during handling
Better shape retention
Soft and flexible movement
A lightweight feel without excessive bulk
More consistent performance during installation
For salons and stylists who care about both comfort and long-term usability, this balance can be especially valuable.
For our Butterfly Weft, we chose a silk-based middle material because we wanted the base to do more than simply hold the hair together.
It needs to be soft enough to move naturally, thin enough to sit comfortably, and strong enough to stay stable during professional use.
Compared with a mesh base, our silk-based construction offers a tighter and more durable structure while still maintaining a lightweight and flexible feel.
For us, that makes it a more practical choice for everyday salon use.
Hair quality will always be one of the most important parts of any extension product.
But the construction behind the hair matters too.
A Butterfly Weft is not just about how the hair looks — it is also about how the base feels, bends, holds its shape, and performs during installation.
That is why we pay close attention to the middle base of our Butterfly Weft.
By using a silk-based material, we aim to create a weft that is stronger, more stable, lightweight, flexible, and practical for professional use.
Sometimes, the biggest difference is hidden in the part you barely notice.
