Since 1927 Vapon Inc. continues to be a trusted wholesale manufacturer of quality products used throughout the hair replacement industry. We offer worldwide shipping.
Our Story
Vapon was founded in 1927 by Edward F. Heydt with a single product developed by his father-in-law, Carleton Ellis. Carleton was a notable inventor of his time whose inventions included fiberglass and margarine. He was one of America’s most prolific inventors not far behind Thomas Edison with 753 patents, and his contribution to technology landed him a named ship by the US Navy with the SS Carleton Ellis.
Edward F. Heydt founded Vapon in 1927 with a single product.
With Carleton’s invention of a dry-cleaner for human hair, Edward F. Heydt opened Vapon. Hospitals found Vapon’s dry hair cleaner for their most indignant patients to be significantly useful and were Vapon’s biggest customers.
Wigs for the 1940s Fashionistas
Wigs were very en vogue during the 1940s. Vapon’s dry-cleaner was redeveloped into a wig cleaner that was commonly used to maintain ladies’ wigs to keep them fresh and clean.
1960s and Men’s Hairpieces
As with many businesses, the need for their products constantly change. In the 1960s, men also began to wear hairpieces and so the demand for a wig cleaner grew.
Vapon’s 2nd Generation
Edward turned over leadership to his son, Edward, who led Vapon through the late 1990s.
Vapon’s 3rd Generation
Steve Heydt
Edward Jr.’s son, Steve, joined Vapon in 1990. In the late 1990’s, Steve continued the business, expanding the company’s product offerings. Steve continues to carry on the legacy of his father and grandfather and is presently the President of Vapon.
Today’s Leader in Hair-Piece Accessories
Vapon earned the reputation as a leader in hair-piece accessories due to our insistence on quality and safety since 1927.
For wholesale pricing please contact us or call 1-800-443-8856 for additional information.
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