Scalpmaster Kids Striped Barber Cape #4130
The Scalpmaster Kids Striped Barber Cape (#4130) is a classic, scaled-down styling drape designed specifically for children's haircuts. Scalpmaster is known for producing dependable, value-driven shop essentials, and this particular model is engineered to make the haircutting experience more comfortable for younger clients while providing standard protection against hair clippings.
Key Dimensions & Child-Sized Fit
Tailored Proportions: It typically measures 30" W x 40" L. This compact size is specifically patterned for children, ensuring the fabric blankets their lap and shoulders without completely swallowing them or dragging heavily on the floor, which can cause kids to trip when stepping out of the booster seat.
Snug Collar Seal: Equipped with an adjustable touch-and-close (Velcro) neck closure. The flexible fastening area allows you to easily cinch the collar down to a very small diameter, creating a reliable, hair-tight seal on tiny necks without pinching or pulling.
Material & Performance
Lightweight Synthetic Fabric: Crafted from a smooth, lightweight nylon or polyester material. Because children tend to get restless or hot quickly in the chair, the thin, breathable weave helps keep them cool and relaxed under warm shop lighting.
Anti-Static Hair Repellency: The fabric features a slick finish designed to reduce static cling. Fine hair clippings, dry trimmings, and neck dust slide right off the cape to the floor with a quick shake between appointments rather than embedding into the fabric fibers.
Water-Resistant Barrier: It provides a reliable shield against minor water misting from spray bottles and light styling products, keeping the child’s clothes clean and dry underneath.
Visual Design & Child Comfort
Classic Barber Stripes: Features a clean, traditional vertical stripe pattern (typically black and white or blue and white). The classic barbershop aesthetic looks professional at any station and makes the child feel like they are getting the "adult treatment."
Distraction-Free: Unlike capes with loud cartoon characters that kids can quickly outgrow or find babyish, the traditional striped design is universally accepted by toddlers up to pre-teens.
Care & Maintenance
Built to handle the frequent turnover and regular laundering cycles of a busy shop:
Washing: Machine wash cold on a gentle cycle with like colors.
Drying: Tumble dry on a low-heat setting or hang to air dry. The lightweight synthetic material sheds moisture rapidly and dries in minutes.
Durability: The fabric naturally resists deep wrinkling and color fading, maintaining a crisp, professional station look straight out of the dryer without requiring an iron. Avoid chlorine bleach to preserve the crisp contrast of the stripes.
