Full Mesh Wig Cap

Abstract

A wig (which may also be used as a cranial prosthetic) is based on a cap formed exclusively of an open-weave mesh material. Individual hairs are hand-tied to the mesh, creating a final product that is able to be styled (e.g., parted, braided, and the like) in the same manner as a natural head of hair. A wig cap formed exclusively of mesh material eliminates the need for backing material (used to stitch together dissimilar wig cap materials), and as a result eliminates the creation of raised seams that are uncomfortable for the wearer and prevent the “restyling” of the wig's hairdo. The all-mesh wig cap, within individual hairs hand-tied at all locations around the cap, allows for the individual wearing the wig to re-style the hair in the same manner as natural hair.

What is claimed is: 
     
         1 . A wig comprising
 a scalp cap consisting solely of open-weave mesh material having a size determined a number of holes per linear inch formed in the mesh material; and   a plurality of individual hairs, each hair separately attached to a selected hole in the mesh material of the scalp cap, the plurality of individual hairs positioned on the scalp cap to form a wig having a defined density of hair, related to the size of the open-weave mesh material.   
     
     
         2 . The wig as defined in  claim 1  wherein the scalp cap is formed of two or more pieces of open-weave mesh material, spliced together along mating edges in a manner that maintains a uniform mesh size for the scalp cap. 
     
     
         3 . The wig as defined in  claim 1  wherein the plurality of individual hairs are manually attached to the scalp cap. 
     
     
         4 . The wig as defined in  claim 3  wherein the plurality of individual hairs are hand-tied to threads surrounding selected holes in the open-weave mesh material. 
     
     
         5 . The wig as defined in  claim 1  wherein the open-weave mesh material is selected from the group consisting of: tule, netting, and gauze. 
     
     
         6 . The wig as defined in  claim 5  wherein the composition of the open-weave mesh material is selected from the group consisting of: silk, cotton, and nylon. 
     
     
         7 . The wig as defined in  claim 1  wherein the mesh material exhibits a number of holes per linear inch sufficient to utilize the wig as a cranial prosthetic, covering a head without any natural hair.