Close view of a matte carbon-filled nylon cutting comb

Rat-tail plastic comb face and edge thickness views

Four molded plastic comb finishes with matching resin samples

Plastic comb branding samples beside a pad-printing fixture

Plastic comb in paperboard sleeve and molded-pulp carton

Custom Plastic Combs in Bespoke Shapes and Colors

Develop an injection-molded comb by resolving the resin, tooling route, critical dimensions, molded surface, branding and pack fit.

MOQ Starts At

50 pcs

Typical Sample

15 days

Typical Production

28 days

Custom Product Information

Material: ABS, PP, PS, nylon, POM or a confirmed recycled-plastic option
Size: 90–230 mm or custom molded dimensions
Color: Solid, transparent or Pantone-matched colors
Logo: Screen, pad or UV print, molded-in mark or pack branding
Packaging: Bags, sleeves, backing cards, boxes or project-specific packs

Plastic comb orders can start at 50 pcs. Typical timing is about 15 days for sampling and about 28 days for production after sample approval; resin, mold, branding, packaging and quantity can affect the confirmed schedule.

Send a Molded Comb Brief

Plastic comb prototype development with molds and inspection tools

Start with Use, Resin and Tooling

The intended use sets the direction for stiffness, flexibility, tooth geometry and surface. Review those requirements with the resin and mold route before treating color or artwork as final.

Three Decisions Before a Molded Sample

Each decision changes what should be reviewed in the drawing, tool and physical sample.

Injection mold cavity and matching plastic rat-tail comb sample

Resin Response

Custom plastic comb colors with matte, satin and textured samples

Existing or New Mold

Blank, embossed and printed plastic comb branding samples

Molded Surface & Color

PP, ABS, carbon-filled nylon and translucent plastic comb samples

Select Resin Against the Product Requirement

Do not choose a resin name without defining the performance and appearance expected from the comb.

ABS & POM
Review these options where a more rigid molded part or tighter dimensional response is being considered.
PP, PS & nylon
Compare their project-specific balance of weight, flexibility, appearance and wear response.
Selection evidence
Record the use, required flex, color direction, surface and any market documents that must be confirmed.

Three sizes of plastic highlighting comb with inspection caliper

Control Shrinkage at Critical Dimensions

A nominal CAD size is not the final approval reference for an injection-molded part.

Drawing callouts
Mark the overall 90–230 mm reference length or custom size, thickness, handle, tooth spacing and other critical dimensions.
Tool review
Account for resin, mold structure and shrinkage when the tooling route is assessed.
Sample measurement
Check the molded sample for dimensions, straightness, tooth spacing, tip smoothness and burrs before production approval.

Six solid-color wide-tooth plastic comb options

Approve Color on the Actual Resin and Texture

The same color reference can appear different on another resin, gloss level or texture.

Color target
Supply a Pantone code or physical reference and state whether the part is solid or transparent.
Surface direction
Define gloss, matte or molded texture before the color sample is evaluated.
Physical approval
Compare color and surface on the selected resin under agreed viewing conditions.

Choose Printed or Molded-In Branding

The branding route should be selected before tooling and surface details are closed.

Screen, pad or UV print
Match the process to the available surface, artwork detail, number of colors and project requirements.
Molded-in mark
A raised or recessed logo becomes part of the mold review and may require an insert or tooling change.
Artwork control
Provide vector files with final colors, size, orientation and placement.

Plastic comb packaging in sleeve, bag, carton and fabric pouch

Lock Pack Fit After the Molded Sample

Confirm packaging dimensions against the approved part instead of relying only on the original drawing.

Bag or sleeve
Check finished comb fit, tooth protection and label position.
Backing card or box
Confirm holding points, artwork area, barcode and any insert.
Carton data
Record unit count, carton orientation, shipping marks and destination with the pack reference.

Compare Molded Comb Applications

Review these formats when the same resin or tooling discussion needs to serve a more specific use.

Cutting Combs

Styling Combs

Hotel Combs

Five colored promotional plastic combs with blank imprint areas

Promotional Combs

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Illustrative plastic comb molding, trimming and finishing sequence

From Resin and Tool Review to Packed Parts

Use the resin selection guide, compare the confirmed choices under custom materials, and review the sample-to-production process.

Send the Resin, Drawing and Tooling Question

Share the intended use, dimensioned drawing, resin preference or performance need, quantity, color reference, artwork, packaging and whether an existing mold is being considered.

Review My Plastic Comb Brief

Plastic Comb Questions Before Tool and Sample Approval

Use these answers to separate tooling decisions from color and artwork preferences.

It can be reviewed, but suitability depends on the required outline, thickness, tooth geometry, critical dimensions and branding. A new mold, insert or tool change may be needed when those requirements do not match.

Start with the intended use and define the required rigidity or flexibility, surface, color, wear response and market-document needs. The final option should be confirmed for the project rather than chosen from appearance alone.