Wick Sample Pack, Cotton and Fiberglass Options, 3 Variety Types, Oil Lamp Wicks, Flat Cotton Wicks, Patio Torch Wicks

The finest natural cotton braided oil wick available. This wick is specially designed with a thick inner section of cotton roving and braided outer cotton exterior to work with various lamp oils. Top lantern and oil lamp makers use this wick, which is also used for passive lubrication, filtration, or sewn into circles for bearing grease seals. The Oil Lamp Wick Sample Pack includes samples in four diameters: 1/16", 1/8", 3/16", and 1/4" (part numbers 1271/4, 1115, 603, and 840). The CR Knit Series features cotton roving with mono-knit exterior, available in 1/4", 7/16", 1/2", and 3/4" for patio torches. The Cotton Torch Wick is a jumbo torch wick approximately 8 inches long with 3/4" round braided cotton.

Sample packs of Pepperell's most popular oil lamp wicks: oil lamp (1271/4, 1115, 603, 840), CR Knit patio torch sizes, and the jumbo cotton torch wick.

• Try four oil lamp diameters from 1/16 inch up to 1/4 inch on the same lamp.
• Compare patio torch sizes from 1/4 inch up to 3/4 inch before ordering full spools.
• Test the 8 inch cotton torch wick against a current outdoor torch.
• Pick the right wick for a lamp before committing to a 75 to 500 yard spool.

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 →