COTTON & HTP Candle Wick | Candlewick | Sumbu Lilin | 臘芯 | 蜡芯 | DIY CANDLE WICK 100% Cotton
HTP Wick (High Temperature Paper core)
Material: Cotton braid with paper filament
Burn style: Hotter, stiffer flame
✅ Pros:
-Excellent for soy or soy-blend candles (handles thicker wax).
-Burns hotter → better scent throw & melt pool.
-Stands upright easily — good for container candles.
-More consistent performance in paraffin or mixed wax.
⚠️ Cons:
-Can mushroom or soot if oversized.
-Sometimes burns too fast for small jars or soft wax.
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Cotton Wick (Pure Braided or Twisted Cotton)
Material: 100% cotton fibers
Burn style: Softer, gentler flame
✅ Pros:
-Burns cleaner and slower — great for natural soy or beeswax.
-Aesthetic soft flame, minimal smoke.
-Easy to trim and control.
⚠️ Cons:
-Can drown in high-fragrance or softer wax if too small.
-Slightly weaker scent throw compared to HTP.
**Everything we sell on shopee is what we tested and actively using when making our candles, had to take bigger quantity from supplier for lower price**