Cotton Wicks

Wicks form the most important component of an oil lamp. Cotton wicks may be thin, long pieces of cotton or may be round in shape, for various applications. Cotton, being non-toxic, is both safe and efficient for use in the manufacture of candle wicking.

The following types of wicks are usually manufactured:

• Zinc Core - These are cotton wicks with a thin metal wire core made of Zinc.
• Tin Core - These are also cotton wicks with a thin metal wire core made of Tin.
• Paper Core - These are cotton wicks with a core made of a stiff paper, like cardboard.
• Coreless Cotton - These are completely cotton braided wicks and contain no core material.
• Hemp Core - These are available in cotton braid with hemp core, or in 100% hemp braid.