In short: High temperature and low temperature indicate different behaviors to heat. The choice must depend on the technique.
Not all synthetic fibers react the same way to heat, hot water, and styling. Understanding the difference between high-temperature and low-temperature avoids wrong purchases.
High temperature
HT fibers like Coarse and Henlon can be styled with controlled heat and are particularly used in dreadmaking.
Low temperature
LT fibers from the KJHS catalog include Kanekalon products for braids and Hot Water Setting. They should not be treated like fibers to be flat ironed at high temperatures.
| Feature | High temperature | Low temperature |
|---|---|---|
| Typical KJHS use | Dreadmaking | Braids / HWS |
| Examples | Coarse, Henlon | Outre, EZ Braid, X-Pression |
| Hot Water Setting | Not the main criterion | Often yes, if specified |
| HT Flat Iron | Possible with control and product limits | Avoid unless otherwise indicated |
Choice by technique
- Crochet dreadlocks: Coarse or Henlon.
- Hot Water Setting: Outre, EZ Braid or X-Pression when stated compatible.
- Box braids / knotless: EZ Braid, X-Pression or Outre.