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Loose fans are a cost-effective option compared with tray formats such as the XL tray or speed fans. The compact box also reduces international shipping cost while still holding up to 500 – or even 2000 – fans.
What To Check Before Ordering Loose Fans
Loose fans skip the tray, which removes packaging cost but adds handling risk. These are the points that decide whether a loose-fan supply stays usable through a full container.
- 01Fan shape after transportOpen the container and look at the bottom layer, not the top. Loose fans settle in transit and the lower layers carry the weight.
- 02Base not fusedA base that has pressed into a solid block cannot be separated without damage. Check that individual fans still separate cleanly.
- 03Count matches the labelLoose supply is quoted by count, so verify the actual number before the material enters stock.
- 04Container keeps its shapeA container that flexes will crush the fans beneath it. Check the wall thickness and the lid fit.
- 05Mixed dimensions labelledIf the order contains several dimensions, each bag needs its own label so an artist can identify it without opening it.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are loose fans and who buys them?
Loose fans are finished volume fans supplied without a tray. Artists and small studios buy them when they want pre-formed fans but do not need tray presentation, barcodes or retail shelf packaging.
How many loose fans come in an order?
Loose fans are quoted by count rather than by tray. Tell us the fan dimension, curl, diameter and length mix you need and we quote the matching count and packing format.
Are loose fans cheaper than tray fans?
Per fan they usually cost less, because there is no tray, label or box in the unit. The trade-off is handling: loose fans need a container that keeps them from crushing, and they are slower to pick up than a fan on a strip.
Can loose fans be mixed across dimensions?
Yes. Mixed batches are allowed within one order as long as each dimension is packed separately and labelled, so the artist can tell a 6D fan from a 10D fan without opening the bag.
What should I check when the sample arrives?
Check that fans hold their shape after transport, that the base is not fused into a solid block, and that the count matches the label. Loose fans are more exposed in transit than tray fans, so inspect the bottom of the container as well as the top.
Do you offer private label on loose fans?
Loose fans can carry your label on the outer container. Tray-style private label with printed boxes and insert cards applies to tray formats rather than loose supply.
