Cotton comparison

[Dwhite87]

So I'm used to getting Master coils cotton from my shop down the street from me but since they've been out of stock and don't know when they'll get a new order. The only thing they have right now is fluffy, but with my adaptive needs that's just a pain in the [moderated].

However, I did find Koh Gen Do on Amazon but before I bit the bullet I wanted to know how the two compared. I know everything is personal preference, but help is always welcome.

 

[BreSha6869]

By far my favourite cotton is Native Wicks platinum. Amazing stuff.

Generally expensive but you can get a big package of it AND 100 feet of wire from Lightning Vapes for $5-6.

I prefer it to KohGenDo, Cotton Bacon and any other cotton I have tried. I tried Master coils a long time ago and it was good IIRC but nothing that blew my mind.

Worth checking out IMO.

 

[zoiDman]

I'm not really a Cotton Connoisseur.

I just Don't see that much Difference in Taste. Although some are Harder to use than Others.

I use this because it Tastes Fine and it is Very Easy to Use...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VHA3ZXQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

 

[sofarsogood]

So I'm used to getting Master Coils cotton from my shop down the street from me but since they've been out of stock and don't know when they'll get a new order. The only thing they have right now is fluffy, but with my adaptive needs that's just a pain in the [moderated].

However, I did find Koh Gen Do on Amazon but before I bit the bullet I wanted to know how the two compared. I know everything is personal preference, but help is always welcome.

In May 2015 I bought the bag of organic cotton linked below. It's formed into little square pads so it's easy to cut the exact amount you want. At the time it cost $5 and included shipping direct from Japan. May be it's a bit more than that now but the bag will last me for years. It's fine. May be there is something better but I wouldn't know because this is the only thing I've used. I guess the idea of organic means no chemicals were used to grow or process it that could linger in the cotton. This stuff was being used for other purposes before vapers came along.
https://www.amazon.com/dp/B00X6PQJ2...lid=1175D1C0HPR2Y&coliid=I3DEUIAIXUT0C3&psc=1

 

[Bonskibon]

I find that KohGenDo is slightly better than other cotton (generic) I've tried, so I personally stick with that myself.

 

[Alien Traveler]

I started with organic cotton balls.
Then I found out about Koh Gen Do and for a while used it. Much easier to work with - just cut a piece the size you need. Then I saw how many tiny cotton fibers fly from it when cutting. It has a lot of tiny fibers. Nothing dangerous, but for me it's like a hair in my soup - I just do not like it.
I switched to cotton bacon 2. Not as convenient as Koh Gen Do, but still convenient. Then I paid attention that it has compacted regions, I became curious. Then twice in a row I made bad wicks. I got frustrated, I switched back to cotton balls.
Now I use cotton balls again.
All cottons I have tried worked similar for me. In terms taste-performance I have no preferences. Idiosyncrasy - only it makes a difference (again, from my experience).

 

[smacksy]

I started with organic cotton balls.
Then I found out about Koh Gen Do and for a while used it. Much easier to work with - just cut a piece the size you need. Then I saw how many tiny cotton fibers fly from it when cutting. It has a lot of tiny fibers. Nothing dangerous, but for me it's like a hair in my soup - I just do not like it.
I switched to cotton bacon 2. Not as convenient as Koh Gen Do, but still convenient. Then I paid attention that it has compacted regions, I became curious. Then twice in a row I made bad wicks. I got frustrated, I switched back to cotton balls.
Now I use cotton balls again.
All cottons I have tried worked similar for me. In terms taste-performance I have no preferences. Idiosyncrasy - only it makes a difference (again, from my experience).

I've been using organic cotton balls myself lately..I like it so far..

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[sketchness]

I started with organic cotton balls. Then the KGD stuff, didn't like it.

Graduated to rayon several years ago and have ever since. I supply 3 vapers and dished out countless samples. Probably have at least 3 or 4 more years worth.

I have all kinds of cotton bacon samples from different tops. Never used.

Whatever you like is the right stuff!

 

[Dwhite87]

https://www.amazon.com/Koh-Gen-Do-P...d=1481402088&sr=8-18&keywords=japanese+cotton
I know for the same price I could just get 80 sheets but there's something about having a physical box with the sheets that makes me feel they'd keep their shape better. I still have the MC bags+ a few baggies. I'm sure I can ask my shop keep to hold on to a few of his own for me too. Moreover I'm in between moves too.

I know cotton should be fluffed, but the flatter/neater the square is the easier I can see where to cut. I always use my Swiss Army knife as a guide and roll a whole strip into a coil. Ahh...the joy of CP...

 

[Str8vision]

I started with organic cotton balls, tried cotton bacon and a few other types/forms of cotton. All were a bit troublesome separating the right amount to use and getting most of the fibers running in the desired direction. Tried rayon cellucotton, hemp and other wicking materials but didn't care for them. Then I tried Koh Gen Do pads (Japanese cotton) and really liked it but had a difficult time obtaining them a couple years ago so I tried the large Cotton Labo organic Cotton Puffs (also Japanese cotton) and have been using them ever since, no pesticides, chemicals or bleach. The thing I like most about Japanese cotton (Koh Gen Do, Muji, Labo etc..) is the fibers run in a single direction, in my opinion it wicks better and provides outstanding flavor. I vape NETs exclusively (notoriously hard on wicks/coils) build at 0.4 ohms (45 - 50 watts) and use high VG juice, never a dry hit. Takes less than a minute to cut each pad into strips just the right size for my coils and the pre-cut strips store well. Another benefit is a $5 bag (120 pads) will last a typical vaper for decades. https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000TCEXOS/ref=ox_sc_sfl_title_43?ie=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A816C8DTS12D8

 

[Shawn Hoefer]

I have a wicking drawer in my desk. It has some cotton bacon (fine, but...), some rayon (love it, but almost too fluffy), some peaches and cream organic yarn (Kayfuns and cores of SS wick in gennies), silica (unused anymore), cotton balls (Walgreen's organic... easy and available), some Native wicks, some Labo Puffs JOC.

Honestly, if I had to choose ONLY one, I would probably pick the Labo Puffs... good stuff, and inexpensive.

https://www.amazon.com/gp/aw/d/B000...7831&sr=8-2&keywords=labo+puffs&pi=SY200_QL40

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[daviedog]

I'm not really a Cotton Connoisseur.

I just Don't see that much Difference in Taste. Although some are Harder to use than Others.

I use this because it Tastes Fine and it is Very Easy to Use...

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B00VHA3ZXQ/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1

Hit your link- says i purchased on April 17,,just so i can cut it straight..

 

[r055co]

So I'm used to getting Master Coils cotton from my shop down the street from me but since they've been out of stock and don't know when they'll get a new order. The only thing they have right now is fluffy, but with my adaptive needs that's just a pain in the [moderated].

However, I did find Koh Gen Do on Amazon but before I bit the bullet I wanted to know how the two compared. I know everything is personal preference, but help is always welcome.

By far my favourite cotton is Native Wicks platinum. Amazing stuff.

Generally expensive but you can get a big package of it AND 100 feet of wire from Lightning Vapes for $5-6.

I prefer it to KohGenDo, Cotton Bacon and any other cotton I have tried. I tried Master Coils a long time ago and it was good IIRC but nothing that blew my mind.

Worth checking out IMO.

I started with organic cotton balls.
Then I found out about Koh Gen Do and for a while used it. Much easier to work with - just cut a piece the size you need. Then I saw how many tiny cotton fibers fly from it when cutting. It has a lot of tiny fibers. Nothing dangerous, but for me it's like a hair in my soup - I just do not like it.
I switched to cotton bacon 2. Not as convenient as Koh Gen Do, but still convenient. Then I paid attention that it has compacted regions, I became curious. Then twice in a row I made bad wicks. I got frustrated, I switched back to cotton balls.
Now I use cotton balls again.
All cottons I have tried worked similar for me. In terms taste-performance I have no preferences. Idiosyncrasy - only it makes a difference (again, from my experience).

I love Koh gen Do, pretty much all I use. I do like Native Wicks Platinum for the premium vape specific cotton, but prefer Koh gen Do. I've tried a vary wide variety of wicking material, Rayon (don't like the taste and working with it), Elfwick which is degummed hemp fiber (major PiA to work with), Cotton Balls (PiA to work with), Cotton Bacon (it's OK, over hyped IMO), Pima Cotton (It's OK, expensive) and a number of others.

Koh gen Do is my mainstay, love it. Easy to work with, very inexpensive, no nasty flavor, very short break in period, very fluffy, it's awesome.

 

[Alien Traveler]

...The thing I like most about Japanese cotton (Koh Gen Do, Muji, Labo etc..) is the fibers run in a single direction...

I doubt it. Not really in the same direction, especially underlying fibers. Yes, fibers do have predominant direction, but the same is true for cotton balls.
Cotton under electron microscope
Do not know if direction is of real importance. Metal mesh makes a good wick...

 

[Falco78]

I find that KohGenDo is slightly better than other cotton (generic) I've tried, so I personally stick with that myself.

It's what I use and very impressed with it

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[Rule62]

I have used all sorts of cotton. I don't see a lot of difference in the flavor of any of them. It's more a matter of how easy it is for you to work with, and getting the correct size piece for your coil. Some seem to take a bit longer to break in, but after that, they're all about the same, at least for me. I used KGD pads for a long time, and still have a box. I also have used a lot of Cotton Bacon. Recently, I picked up a pack of Native Wicks Platinum, just on a whim, and I really like it.

 

[zoiDman]

Hit your link- says i purchased on April 17,,just so i can cut it straight..

April 17... Of what Year?

A Big Bag of those Cotton Pads sure does Last a Long Time. I'm about 1/4 of the way down on the 1st Bag I bought. And that was like 2 1/2 Years ago.

LOL

 

[zoiDman]

BTW - For anyone using Cotton Pads and also buys stuff from Fasttech.

These containers are Perfect for storing a Couple of Cotton Pads at a time.

$1.86 Plastic Storage Box for Gadgets - white at FastTech - Worldwide Free Shipping

And it is Easy to Trim the Hang Tab off with a Knife if you want to go for the Uncluttered look.

 

[Rule62]

Best way to zero in on the best cotton, or any other wicking material for you: Try vaping some unflavored juice with each one. Take note of how long it takes to break in, or if there's any lingering taste that seems to be inparted by the material, how long it holds up before needing rewicking, and how quickly it saturates.

 

[daviedog]

April 17... Of what Year?

A Big Bag of those Cotton Pads sure does Last a Long Time. I'm about 1/4 of the way down on the 1st Bag I bought. And that was like 2 1/2 Years ago.

LOL

2015, I've made a small dent.
As long as i was there, bought another bag..