Flat Cotton Lantern Wicks, 25yd Spools, 4 Widths (1/4–1 in), Oil Lamp Making, Kerosene Lanterns, Candle Making

The finest natural cotton wick available, woven using 100% natural cotton with no chemical additives. Top lantern makers throughout the country use this flat woven wick. Traditional snowshoe makers also utilize the flat braid wick for bindings. Alternative applications include buffing medium for polishing metallic finishes, lubrication wick for slow-moving machine gears, and strapping. A sample pack is available for sizing determination. Optional cutting and bulk runs are available upon request.

Twenty-five-yard spools of flat woven cotton wick in four widths from 1/4 inch to 1 inch, woven from 100% natural cotton with no chemical additives.

• Replace the flat wick on a kerosene or oil hurricane lantern.
• Bind traditional snowshoes the way old-school snowshoe makers do.
• Buff brass instruments or other metallic finishes with a polishing strap.
• Provide passive lubrication on slow-moving machine gears.
• Use as flat strapping in industrial or repair work.

We started as a shoelace factory in Pepperell, Massachusetts, in 1917. More than a century later, that same commitment to quality manufacturing is woven into every product we make. From cord and wicking to beads and craft kits, we provide the materials and inspiration that help makers turn ideas into something they can proudly say, 'I made this.' Built on tradition, designed for modern creativity. Read the full story →