December 2, 2022 In part one of this blog series, Candle Fragrance, and their Role in Combustion, Wicks Unlimited explored natural and synthetic fragrances and the different notes... Solving Common Combustion Issues Caused By High Levels of Candle Fragrance
November 3, 2022 Developing candles with a consistent cold and hot scent throw is an exact science. Each part of the candle system, including the wick, wax, sustainer... Candle Fragrances and Their Role in Combustion: An Introduction
September 29, 2022 During the candle development process, there is much to consider: the candle’s overall appearance, wax type, wick type, wax dye, and scent. The list is... An Introduction to Candle Troubleshooting In Celebration of World Candle Month
September 15, 2022 As candles have evolved over the centuries, one thing has remained constant, their ever-growing popularity. The evolution of wax, wick, sustainer, and fragrance technology has... Discovering Different Candle Types in Celebration of World Candle Month
July 26, 2022 Candle manufacturers partner with Wicks Unlimited for waxed wick on reels to increase their manufacturing capacity when using, or transitioning to, high-speed “in-line” cut, tab,... Waxed Wick On Reels: An Introduction
May 4, 2022 Developing and creating a candle system that meets the specifications of the industry and the burn characteristics demanded by today’s consumer is challenging. Manufacturers have... Create a Better Candle Experience with Non-Puncture Candle Sustainers
January 31, 2022 Wicks Unlimited developed two innovative crimping options to meet the performance demands of both candle manufacturers and end-users: non-puncture and puncture crimping. Non-puncture crimping enables... What Are the Differences Between Non-Puncture and Puncture Crimping?
September 15, 2021 The candle-making process includes many different considerations such as the general use of the candle, wax type, scent profile, wick type, color, container type, the... What’s the Difference Between Regular and Safety Length Wick Sustainers?
February 28, 2021 Even for the most experienced candle manufacturers, keeping up with the latest wick offerings and designations is a daunting task. Since each wick and candle... Candle Wick Designations: What Do They Mean?
January 27, 2021 Candle manufacturers sometimes focus on appearance, scent, and aesthetics during the formulation process rather than performance and functionality to meet customers’ initial demands at the... Candle Burn Troubleshooting for Manufacturers
November 9, 2020 Wick is arguably the most essential and critical component of a candle. The wick provides fuel (wax) to the flame, working like a fuel pump... What is the Difference Between Cored and Flat Braided Wick?
November 9, 2020 Selecting the correct candle wick family and then size, is the final and most essential part of the candle development process. Using the proper wick... An Introduction to Candle Wick Sizing
December 8, 2019 Paper fiber flat braided cotton wicks are generally considered to be self-trimming wicks with a predictable posture and good rigidity. This type of wicks are good... Characterization of Paper Fiber Flat Braided Cotton Wicks
December 8, 2019 In our travels and discussions with people in the candle industry, we have been surprised to learn that there are still manufacturers who believe that... An Accountant’s Look at Waxing Wick
December 8, 2019 Diffusion: Liquid wax diffuses into the wick saturating the cotton fibers. Capillary Action: The fuel moves up the wick as it is consumed through the... Combustion 101
December 8, 2019 The proper wick for any given candle provides a correctly sized burn pool, does not extinguish before end of life, and has a safe, pleasant flame... Common Burn Issues
