It is believed that the house in which the lamps burn in front of the icons will never be left by God's grace. This lamp symbolizes the fire of faith in Christ, and the tradition of lighting it reaches deep antiquity. In order for the lamp to burn evenly and not smoke, you need a high-quality, and best of all, waxed wick.
The wick is an integral part of any lamp. It is a cord made of natural cotton fibers. The threads twisted together form a capillary through which oil from the lamp reservoir gets to the combustion zone. The waxed wick is distinguished by the fact that its end is treated with wax.
The waxed wick presented in this section is medium in size, therefore the most widely used. It is suitable for different types of lamps. Burns quite evenly, without crackling or soot. The wick fibers are strong and dense, loosely woven together. Thanks to the treated tip, the wick is easily inserted into the float, lights well, does not sink when the amount of oil decreases, and looks aesthetically pleasing.