I've finished my organic cotton that comes with the subtank mini. After speaking with my local vape shop vendor, he told me uses organic cotton balls sold in a big bag and can be found at an organic grocery store. I'm not sure what country it's from but I'm thinking about buying this cotton or the sandwiched squared organic Japanese cotton that can be bought on Amazon. Which cotton would you recommend for wicking coils? Do they both work the same or is one better than the other? Where else can I buy organic cotton?
which is the best organic cotton to buy/use?
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I have not tried the cotton balls but i did order some Japanese cotton and 100' of wire off ebay for $6
Goh Ken Do japanese organic cotton...Ive tried every wicking material except rayon and Goh Ken Do is by far my favorite wicking material. Superior juice retention, awesome flavor production and vapor production, easy to work with, and lasts longer than cotton ball type cotton...
Tried them all... and we favor the squared organic Japanese cotton (Shiseido) as opposed to the cotton balls. The squared Japanese cotton is unique in that it has all the fibers running parallel to each other, which IMO aids greatly in wicking. The square sheets also take the guess-work out of choosing the right amount of cotton. Just divide the sheet into 2 and cut a strip slightly bigger than your coil(s). I cut a 3.5mm - 4mm strip of cotton for a 2.5mm coil with flavorful, cloudy results.. .
The Shiseido is very similar to KoGenDo, but is considerably more affordable and is readily available @ Sephora stores in major Canadian malls for $11 for 165 sheets. One sheet lasts us a full month! So if you share the package of 165 sheets with another vaper, you will each have enough for 14 years!
edit > The Shiseido also has a longer durability than cotton balls. We are getting 15 mls per wick in our Kayfuns, as opposed to 9-10 mls with cotton balls.
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+1 for the cotton labo
a life time supply for cheep Amazon.com: Cotton Labo ORGANIC Cotton Puff Size M (200pc): Health & Personal Care
Even though it ships from China It got to Canada surprisingly Fast
a life time supply for cheep Amazon.com: Cotton Labo ORGANIC Cotton Puff Size M (200pc): Health & Personal Care
Even though it ships from China It got to Canada surprisingly Fast
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..or you can try rayon. This one.
CelluCotton rayon fibers have been an alternative for many, and for many it tastes and wicks better than KGD. I have tried both and prefer rayon.
This box would last you a lifetime.
R
CelluCotton rayon fibers have been an alternative for many, and for many it tastes and wicks better than KGD. I have tried both and prefer rayon.
This box would last you a lifetime.
R
I can't tolerate makeup on my face, so I don't frequent cosmetic counters. I think maybe one or two Halloween parties, I dabbed a bit on as part of my costume, but that's been about the only times in 50 years on this earth. I walked up to the Macy's counter a few weeks ago and asked the lady for a package of the Shiseido. She commented that they've been selling a lot, and they had to educate some of their staff as to why so much was flying off the shelves!
GO VAPING!!!!
GO VAPING!!!!
I was told the same rhing, the lady behind the counter said people were buying cases of it
It don't surprise Me The organic cotton is so clean tasting, and the sheets is what really makes it the best. You can cut a strip and get the perfect size wick every time. Not as easy to get the perfect amount with cotton balls or Rayon.
The organic cotton is so clean tasting, and the sheets is what really makes it the best. You can cut a strip and get the perfect size wick every time. Not as easy to get the perfect amount with cotton balls or Rayon.Probably vape shops who then repackage in units of 5 or 10 and sell it for silly prices.
Phil Busardo prepared a great video on the various common wicking materials and their performance, relative to each other.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcZjaG9RPZ4
Enjoy,
Peter
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BcZjaG9RPZ4
Enjoy,
Peter
I have been using the Labo cotton since I started rebuilding and it has always been good. Just ordered some Carolina Blend (organic bath) from The Cottonman to see if there is a difference with an actual quality focused, wicking specific, cotton.
I'll throw my support on the Japanese cotton. Any unbleached organic cotton works, but the flat squares make things so simple. I started with the organic cotton balls and have used those for almost 6 months with no real gripes. I just wanted to be away from any bleaching process and the flat, square design was a bonus.
Any of the mentioned. Either way, you don't want to burn your wick.
But it has to have good capilarity action, and some say, rayon can deliver better than KGD. Others say there is no difference. And last, people use both and more and can blow clouds.
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