{"product_id":"meches-lx-cirees-montees-sur-support","title":"LX waxed cotton wicks for candles","description":"\u003ch2\u003eLX wicks for container candles mounted on holders\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLX waxed wicks mounted on holders are designed for container candles. Their\u003cstrong\u003e \u003c\/strong\u003eflat structure in \u003cstrong\u003e100% pure natural cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e with integrated reinforcements guarantees a stable, controlled flame throughout the burning process. Developed primarily for \u003cstrong\u003eparaffin wax\u003c\/strong\u003e formulations, they offer excellent performance across a wide range of containers and diameters. They also work with vegetable waxes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLead-free, nylon-free and with no metal core, LX wicks meet the requirements of both craft workshops and larger-scale candle production. Their coating\u003cstrong\u003e makes them easy to ignite\u003c\/strong\u003e and ensures a consistent flame from the very first light.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy choose an LX wick?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eStable, controlled combustion thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003eflat structure with integrated reinforcements\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDesigned primarily for \u003cstrong\u003eparaffin waxes\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrecise, quick installation thanks to the \u003cstrong\u003eintegrated metal support\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCoated wick for \u003cstrong\u003eeasy lighting\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLead-free, nylon-free and \u003cstrong\u003ewith no metal core\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eREACH-compliant\u003c\/strong\u003e (EG 1907\/2006) and RAL-GZ 041 quality mark\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISO 9001:2015\u003c\/strong\u003ecertified production\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMade from \u003cstrong\u003e100% pure natural cotton\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eHow do I choose the size of my LX wick?\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe choice of \u003cstrong\u003ewick size\u003c\/strong\u003e depends on the diameter of the \u003cstrong\u003econtainer used\u003c\/strong\u003e, the \u003cstrong\u003efragrance dosage\u003c\/strong\u003e and the presence of any \u003cstrong\u003ecolourants\u003c\/strong\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe more fragrance, colourant or dense vegetable wax a candle contains, the larger the wick size may need to be. 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