Candle Wick Selection

Wick Type 

Material 

Key Features 

Best Uses 

Cotton Core 

Natural Fibers 

Increased Rigidity 

Robust Flame 

Votives 

Pillars 

Containers 

Ultra-Core 

All Fiber 

Zinc Alternative 

Rigidity without Metal 

Containers 

Rigid-Curl 

All Fiber 

Stability 

Self-Trimming 

Minimizes Soot 

Long-Burning Candles 

Aroma-Lite 

Natural Fibers 

High Fragrance Compatibility 

Self-Trimming 

High Fragrance Systems 

HTP 

High-Performance Fibers 

Wick Stability 

Self-Trimming 

Additive-Heavy Formulations 

Stabilo (CD) 

Cotton & Paper 

Consistent Flame Posture 

Good Capillary Action 

Tealights 

Votives 

Natural Waxes 

Helix 

Natural Fibers & Paper Core 

Large Wax Pool Compatibility 

Vegetable Waxes 

Large Candles 

ECO 

Cotton & Paper 

Minimizes Soot and Mushrooming 

Lower Melt Point Wax 

Containers 

 

Need help selecting the right wick size? Watch our video guide here for step-by-step instructions. 

Testing and Disclaimer 

Important Notice on Wick Selection and Testing 

The information provided in this document is intended to serve as a general guide for selecting the appropriate wick for different candle systems. Due to variations in wax types, additives, fragrances, and other formulation factors, we strongly recommend that all users conduct comprehensive burn tests with each wick type to ensure optimal performance in their specific applications. 

Testing Recommendations: 

  • Burn Tests: Perform controlled burn tests in your facility to assess flame stability, burn time, soot production, and wick integrity. 
  • Fragrance Compatibility: Test wicks with varying fragrance levels to determine the wick's performance under different conditions. 
  • Wax Type and Additives: Verify that the wick chosen performs well with the specific wax types and additives used in your candles. 
  • Sample Retention: Retain samples of tested candles for future reference and internal quality control. 

Disclaimer: 

The suggestions in this document are based on general industry practices and may not be suitable for every candle formulation. Wick performance can vary significantly depending on individual candle compositions. Final wick selection and any resulting performance issues are the sole responsibility of the customer. EAP Innovations is not liable for any selections made solely based on this guide. 

For optimal results, we advise ongoing testing to meet quality and safety standards specific to your candle products.