September 15, 2021 The candle development process includes many different considerations such as the general use of the candle, wax type, scent profile, wick type, color, container type,... 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 development 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
