About Kevlar Wick

Kevlar wicking is soaked in fuel and is the foundation of fire props. Although it’s not the only material used worldwide as wicking, it is the best option. We don’t recommend other materials such as ceramic for fire props because of safety issues involved.

Kevlar comes in tape wick (aka flat wick) and rope wick. Flat wick is used for sushi roll / barrel wicks, and rope wick is generally used for knotted wick props. Flat wick props are generally easier to rewick with screws or sewing, whereas knotted wick props require some knowledge on knotting and safely sealing the ends so that the wicks don’t unravel.

Both flat wick and knotted wick props are durable, although it’s generally recommended to practice on soft grounds to avoid damaging the wick. It is also now more common to see props made by knotting flat wick instead of rope wick, which adds to more variety in the types of knots scene in the fire-spinning world.