The microplastics rules target particles added to a formula - not the brush filament. An honest factory guide to where brushes do and don't touch the concern, and the documentation that backs it.
Folding carton, rigid box, window/PET, fabric pouch, kraft - the makeup brush packaging families compared property by property. The shell sells and resists crushing; the insert holds the brush. No winner. You judge.
Wood, molded plastic, acrylic, aluminum - the four handle families compared property by property: where the color lives, how each ages, what washing does, and what custom shapes cost. No winner. You judge.
The number of brush shapes isn't chosen - it's derived. Map each formula's behavior and zone, merge and split by what the customer can feel, and your lineup answers the question itself.
CPSC eFiling took effect July 8, 2026: certificate data now files electronically at entry - small parcels included. Which brushes it touches, which it doesn't, and what your factory should hand you.
A vegan brush isn't a bristle choice - it's a bill of materials. The adhesive, the handle finish, and the packaging are the lines nobody checks, and the claim is only as strong as its weakest one.
MOQ is the most common question first-time beauty brands ask. A makeup brush factory explains where MOQ actually comes from, how customization changes it, and how indie brands lower it without losing quality.