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stacked rolls of pure kevlar flat wick in a variety of widths
closeup of assembled dragon staff and contact staff combo kit
6 individual kevlar fire spokes stacked on top of each other
full shot of a star shaped fire rope dart made of kevlar and technora
full shot of a pair of flower shaped fire fans that have large russian grip rings
stacked rolls of pure kevlar flat wick in a variety of widths
closeup of assembled dragon staff and contact staff combo kit
6 individual kevlar fire spokes stacked on top of each other
full shot of a star shaped fire rope dart made of kevlar and technora
full shot of a pair of flower shaped fire fans that have large russian grip rings

Pure Kevlar Flat Wick (1/8″ Thick)

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  • Sold per foot, or in 30 meter rolls
  • Custom cut lengths are not returnable

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Bonobo Flow Pure Kevlar Flat Wick is a durable, fiberglass-free wicking material designed for fire spinning, fire eating, and custom fire prop construction. Made entirely from para-aramid fibers, commonly referred to as Kevlar in the flow arts community, this flat wick provides excellent abrasion resistance and reliable performance through repeated burns.

At 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and available in five widths, it’s suitable for everything from replacing worn-out wick on existing props to building custom fire equipment from scratch. Available by the foot or in full 30 meter (98.4 ft) rolls.

Pure Kevlar Without Fiberglass

Many lower-cost fire wicks combine para-aramid fibers with fiberglass to improve heat resistance and reduce manufacturing costs. While these blends can offer slightly higher heat tolerance, fiberglass fibers can become exposed as the wick wears down through repeated use.

Our flat wick contains no fiberglass. Pure para-aramid fibers provide excellent abrasion resistance and eliminate concerns about exposed fiberglass strands, making this material particularly well suited for fire props that experience frequent handling, friction, and repeated burns.

Ideal for Fire Eating & Fire Fleshing

Pure Kevlar wick is especially popular for fire eating torches and fire fleshing equipment because it contains no fiberglass. This is particularly important for techniques where the wick may come into contact with the mouth, tongue, or skin.

Fiberglass-free construction eliminates one potential source of irritation from exposed glass fibers, although it does not eliminate the risks associated with fire eating, fuel exposure, or direct contact with heated materials. These techniques should only be performed by properly trained professionals.

Rewicking & Custom Fire Props

Flat Kevlar wick is one of the most versatile materials used in fire prop construction. Its flexible woven structure allows it to be wrapped, layered, folded, or secured into a variety of wick configurations.

Common applications include:

  • Fire Dragon Staffs: Wrapping individual fire spokes or replacing worn wick on existing dragon staff heads.
  • Fire Contact & Spin Staffs: Creating or replacing end wicks on traditional fire staffs.
  • Fire Poi: Constructing wrapped or folded wick heads and replacing existing flat wick.
  • Fire Fans: Rewicking fan spokes and building layered wick assemblies.
  • Fire Eating Torches: Creating fiberglass-free torch heads for professional fire eating applications.
  • Custom Fire Props: Building specialized wicks for fire swords, torches, and other performance equipment.

Explore our full collection of Fire Props to see the different types of equipment that use Kevlar wicking.

Five Widths for Different Applications

Choose from 1 inch (25 mm), 1.5 inch (38 mm), 2 inch (50 mm), 3 inch (75 mm), or 4 inch (100 mm) widths. Narrower wick is useful for smaller torch heads and compact assemblies, while wider options provide more material for larger wraps, layered constructions, and substantial fire heads.

The best width depends on your prop design, attachment method, and desired wick configuration. Wider wick does not automatically mean a larger flame, since fuel absorption, exposed surface area, and overall construction also affect performance.

Sold by the Foot or Full Roll

Order the exact amount you need for a repair or custom build, or choose a full 30 meter (98.4 ft) roll for larger projects and frequent rewicking.

When ordering by the foot, select the total length needed for your project. Custom-cut lengths are not returnable.

Fire Safety & Maintenance

Proper wick installation, fuel selection, and routine inspection are essential for safe fire prop use. Inspect wicking regularly for fraying, loose attachments, and excessive wear, and replace damaged wick before your next burn.

Please read our Fire Safety Guide, Fire Prop Maintenance Guide, and Safety Disclaimer before using any fire equipment.

Bonobo Flow Pure Kevlar Flat Wick is a durable, fiberglass-free wicking material designed for fire spinning, fire eating, and custom fire prop construction. Made entirely from para-aramid fibers, commonly referred to as Kevlar in the flow arts community, this flat wick provides excellent abrasion resistance and reliable performance through repeated burns.

At 1/8 inch (3 mm) thick and available in five widths, it’s suitable for everything from replacing worn-out wick on existing props to building custom fire equipment from scratch. Available by the foot or in full 30 meter (98.4 ft) rolls.

Pure Kevlar Without Fiberglass

Many lower-cost fire wicks combine para-aramid fibers with fiberglass to improve heat resistance and reduce manufacturing costs. While these blends can offer slightly higher heat tolerance, fiberglass fibers can become exposed as the wick wears down through repeated use.

Our flat wick contains no fiberglass. Pure para-aramid fibers provide excellent abrasion resistance and eliminate concerns about exposed fiberglass strands, making this material particularly well suited for fire props that experience frequent handling, friction, and repeated burns.

Ideal for Fire Eating & Fire Fleshing

Pure Kevlar wick is especially popular for fire eating torches and fire fleshing equipment because it contains no fiberglass. This is particularly important for techniques where the wick may come into contact with the mouth, tongue, or skin.

Fiberglass-free construction eliminates one potential source of irritation from exposed glass fibers, although it does not eliminate the risks associated with fire eating, fuel exposure, or direct contact with heated materials. These techniques should only be performed by properly trained professionals.

Rewicking & Custom Fire Props

Flat Kevlar wick is one of the most versatile materials used in fire prop construction. Its flexible woven structure allows it to be wrapped, layered, folded, or secured into a variety of wick configurations.

Common applications include:

  • Fire Dragon Staffs: Wrapping individual fire spokes or replacing worn wick on existing dragon staff heads.
  • Fire Contact & Spin Staffs: Creating or replacing end wicks on traditional fire staffs.
  • Fire Poi: Constructing wrapped or folded wick heads and replacing existing flat wick.
  • Fire Fans: Rewicking fan spokes and building layered wick assemblies.
  • Fire Eating Torches: Creating fiberglass-free torch heads for professional fire eating applications.
  • Custom Fire Props: Building specialized wicks for fire swords, torches, and other performance equipment.

Explore our full collection of Fire Props to see the different types of equipment that use Kevlar wicking.

Five Widths for Different Applications

Choose from 1 inch (25 mm), 1.5 inch (38 mm), 2 inch (50 mm), 3 inch (75 mm), or 4 inch (100 mm) widths. Narrower wick is useful for smaller torch heads and compact assemblies, while wider options provide more material for larger wraps, layered constructions, and substantial fire heads.

The best width depends on your prop design, attachment method, and desired wick configuration. Wider wick does not automatically mean a larger flame, since fuel absorption, exposed surface area, and overall construction also affect performance.

Sold by the Foot or Full Roll

Order the exact amount you need for a repair or custom build, or choose a full 30 meter (98.4 ft) roll for larger projects and frequent rewicking.

When ordering by the foot, select the total length needed for your project. Custom-cut lengths are not returnable.

Fire Safety & Maintenance

Proper wick installation, fuel selection, and routine inspection are essential for safe fire prop use. Inspect wicking regularly for fraying, loose attachments, and excessive wear, and replace damaged wick before your next burn.

Please read our Fire Safety Guide, Fire Prop Maintenance Guide, and Safety Disclaimer before using any fire equipment.

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Flow toys are props and tools used in flow arts, which is a movement based art-form that involves object manipulation. Flow props are extensions of your body and tools for self expression.

Despite being called “toys”, flow toys are meant for everyone and you will find that a majority of flow artists are actually adults! Contemporary flow arts include many modalities like dance, martial arts, or just “free-flow.”

The best flow toy to start with is the one that you’re most excited to learn. Although some props might be more difficult to learn than others, this differs greatly from one person to another. We found that the more excited you are to learn a specific prop, the more likely you will be to practice and learn quickly.

Stick props like dragon staff, contact staff, or spin staff can be easier for some since its a more static prop that you can hold onto. Rope props like poi and rope dart require more plane control at the beginning but are also much easier to travel with. Others like flow stars and pixel whips have their own kind of movements that don’t really fall into the other two categories we mentioned. But they’re super popular for ravers and festival goers!

We have a feeling you’ll end up owning more than one type of prop though so regardless of what your friend thinks is the best flow toy to start with, just get whatever you’re most excited to learn!

Fire dancing carries some inherent risks, but if you follow all of our fire safety instructions the risks are very avoidable. We recommend feeling super comfortable with a flow toy before lighting it on fire for the first time.

If you’re new to flow arts, we also recommend getting a daytime practice prop (or even LED prop) since you might be dropping your flow toy a lot when you’re first learning. The Kevlar on fire props can deteriorate much more quickly from repetitive drops, so practice props are ideal to keep them safe.

We have fire, LED, and daytime versions of most of our main props. Even if you can only afford one version and end up starting with a fire prop, they can be protected with wick covers. No matter what type you have, we recommend practicing on soft ground like grass to protect them as much as possible.

After you read the fire safety guide linked above and before lighting up you fire tool, please also read through our safety disclaimer.

We ship our products Monday-Friday from Los Angeles, CA, USA. Many of our listed products are ready-to-ship unless we have to assemble them, which can add a day or two to process. That being said, we ship out orders in the order they are placed within 1-2 business days (with some exceptions like holiday seasons). 

Once shipped, we use USPS for orders in the USA and usually UPS for all international orders. Ground shipping in the US usually takes about 3-5 business days from shipping date, while priority shipping can be between 1-3 business days from shipping date. These are estimations and not guarantees as USPS might have delays, but reach out to us if you are looking for more specific time frames!

We can’t promise any specific shipping timeframes for international delivery as customs can cause many unforeseen delays.

Of course! We’re just a text, email, or DM away from being able to answer any question you have. All of our contact details can be found here or you can scroll down to find the buttons in our footer. We’re active on social media too so we are pretty easy to get a hold of!

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.