Native Wicks vs Vapers Choice Cotton vs Cotton Bacon V2

[zadiac]

If this is in the wrong place, mods please move it.

So, I've used all three the above mentioned wicks and this is my conclusion:
(Please note that this is my personal opinion from personal experience. Other people's take on this might be different)

Native Wicks

Pima cotton. I find it hard and stringy. Very good wicking and absorption, but the flavor is a bit muted for me when I use this. It's also a bit difficult to work with and don't always do what you want it to, like when you roll the end to get it through the coil, it's working against me and not with me...lol

Vapers Choice Cotton

Long awaited and finally bought and used in 3 different atties with three different builds. I would say it is better than Native Wicks, but being a Pima (called "Supima" for Super Pima) type cotton, it's not so easy to work with and the flavor just doesn't come through that good for me. It is better prepared than Native Wicks IMO, but also too stringy for my taste.

Cotton Bacon V2

Been using this for a while now and it trumps both the other ones. Very easy to work with. You can do a "scottish roll" simulation with it and the absorption is great and it holds A LOT of juice. I pack mine very tight in the coil and it works actually better than the scottish roll (for me, that is). The flavor is better with this than with the other two (also, for me, that is).

Conclusion:

I'll stay with Cotton Bacon V2 until something better comes along. IMO it is easier to work with than the other two and the flavor is better for me with this.

I hope this is at least informative for someone. Happy Vaping!

 

[Andre]

Thanks for that @zadiac. I have not tried Vapers Choice Cotton, but have used both the others. I wholeheartedly agree with your conclusion. Cotton Bacon V2 is the best cotton I have ever used, including Japanese Cotton, Organic Cotton, Sterilised Cotton, etc, etc.

 

[Drmzindec]

I just use Dove cotton. Its affordable and exactly the same as all other cotton that doesn't cost R100. Ive been using it for 8 months now and honestly it tastes better than Japanese cotton.

 

[Power Vapes SA]

I just use Dove cotton. Its affordable and exactly the same as all other cotton that doesn't cost R100. Ive been using it for 8 months now and honestly it tastes better than Japanese cotton.

I also used dove for a while.. I have to say if you have the patience to string it apart and piece it together to get a bit more fluff out of it then it is a rewarding solution. I must agree on the Cotton Bacon, Dries up well, wicks well, very nice and fluffy when wicked well and I am a believer in the stuff. I just wish it wasn't as pricey.

 

[Alex_123]

I just use Dove cotton. Its affordable and exactly the same as all other cotton that doesn't cost R100. Ive been using it for 8 months now and honestly it tastes better than Japanese cotton.

Personal preference but in my opinion, they taste different and wick different. To me organic cotton from dischem already tastes different to dove cotton. Likewise, Japanese cotton wicks better and tastes cleaner than both after first few puffs to break it in.

Not a regular user of fancy ready to wick cotton. But I think there is a differece for sure. But then again, everyone's different.

 

[Ashley A]

Just a tip on the Native Wicks amd similar pima stringy cotton.

I hated it for the above mentioned reasons amd the flavor was not so lekker except on menthol type flavours which I don't really like until I was in a rush 1 day and re-used a washed a dried wick from a previous attempt.

Flavour is a lot better the next few times round. I now go through the hassle of wicking 1 up when I want a really crisp fruity flavour. Use ot with whatever flavour and then rinse it thoroughly and dry. I use it another 2 to 3 times before it starts to hold a flavour colour. It isnpretty hardy so after the 1st build it holds its shape and size and seems to become more absorbant.

The 2nd, 3rd , & 4th uses are very easy since its already the right length and thickness etc so fits in just right and then brings in good flavour for the whole 6ml bottle twice before I dry burn and change wicks again.

Same thing with Rayon for me. The almost the same to me but Native Wicks lasts an extra round normally. Also worth noting is I only use these wocks on my Nuppin only on a 2mm ID with Ambrosia.

Happy with my Dischem and Jap cotton in all my other atties.

On Jap OCC, I found a huge difference if you peel away the top and bottom sheets. I though the Dischem cotton was better until I started doing that and then discovered the lobster meat underneath the shell.

I also found another cotton on Fasttech that is very very soft, fluffy, & absorbant. Awesome flavour, just not very durable so you can never re-use it after. Its good for 2 6ml Reo bottles and then throw away as it will seperate you remove it. I push it through with a toothpick as pulling it will just leave a little piece torn off. This is by far my best and ADV wick. Only use it on thinner ID though due to how delicate it is.

 

[Drmzindec]

I also used dove for a while.. I have to say if you have the patience to string it apart and piece it together to get a bit more fluff out of it then it is a rewarding solution. I must agree on the Cotton Bacon, Dries up well, wicks well, very nice and fluffy when wicked well and I am a believer in the stuff. I just wish it wasn't as pricey.

After a while you get use to wicking it, i can probably wick all my tank in less than 5min and my Plumeveil in about 7min.

The Japanese cotton always tastes like it has some machine oil on it for me, takes about 3x5ml tanks for it to start tasting ok to me. The moment i used Dove i started tasting all my flavors ad flavor so i been sticking with it ever since.

Its all up to personal preference though in the end.

 

[Drmzindec]

Personal preference but in my opinion, they taste different and wick different. To me organic cotton from dischem already tastes different to dove cotton. Likewise, Japanese cotton wicks better and tastes cleaner than both after first few puffs to break it in.

Not a regular user of fancy ready to wick cotton. But I think there is a differece for sure. But then again, everyone's different.

Same as i said above, they are different in many ways bt i prefer Dove now since its not let me down. When i tried it the 1st time going from Japanese cotton to Dove there was a major flavor burst to me. And now each time i use Japanese cotton it tastes like their is chemicals or machine oil on it and takes a while for it to wear in to me.

I wouldn't mind switching to something else if it could give me a better vape, but i dont see the point in paying large amounts of cash for cotton. Which is actually a really cheap material.

 

[Michael the Vapor]

Hi guys,

I'm looking at getting some new cotton and initially was planning on getting the cotton bacon. Until I read this thread. I want to save as much money as possible as this hobby is killing my budget (and I would rather spend the money on juice). So would the dischem cotton be fine? Is it important to have organic? Does the flavour taste the same?

Thanks for the help


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[Rob Fisher]

I used Dischem cotton balls for ages and it's just fine... but since I have found Rayon I use nothing else!

 

[Michael the Vapor]

Where does one get Rayon? Is it more expensive?


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[Silver]

Where does one get Rayon? Is it more expensive?


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Hi @Michael Hockey
Some of the local vendors stock Rayon, just check
I saw it recently at VapeCartel (@KieranD)
http://www.vapecartel.co.za/collections/wicks/products/100-rayon-cellucotton

Some of the heavier users have imported a box of it from Amazon but obviously its expensive with the shipping. And if you go that route check with Mr Fisher because there are a few kinds that look very similar but you need to order the right one.

 

[Michael the Vapor]

Thanks captain @Silver


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[Darryn Du Plessis]

Where does one get Rayon? Is it more expensive?


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VapeMob stocks Rayon - for 20 or 40 rand? quite a lot of material for the price, and there's no layers that you need to peel away like on the jap cotton. I've noticed that this rayon takes a bit longer to actually kick in - making louder noises at its initial stages of being heated, with it becoming far quieter with use over the course of two refills or more.

 

[Darryn Du Plessis]

VapeMob stocks Rayon - for 20 or 40 rand? quite a lot of material for the price, and there's no layers that you need to peel away like on the jap cotton. I've noticed that this rayon takes a bit longer to actually kick in - making louder noises at its initial stages of being heated, with it become far quieter with use over the course of two refills or more.

MUCH crisper taste with Rayon, and it lasts longer than cotton - This material explodes flavours all over the place- and especially with a Bellus tank, this material is really valuable in a tank that gives the wick constant liquid nourishment to keep burning with a will that matches yours to keep firing.

 

[Christos]

@zadiac you should try fibre freaks. It's a rayon derivative but I do prefer it over cotton bacon v2.

 

[Christos]

After a while you get use to wicking it, i can probably wick all my tank in less than 5min and my Plumeveil in about 7min.

The Japanese cotton always tastes like it has some machine oil on it for me, takes about 3x5ml tanks for it to start tasting ok to me. The moment i used Dove i started tasting all my flavors ad flavor so i been sticking with it ever since.

Its all up to personal preference though in the end.

Cotton bacon has less taste than the jap pads but it still has a taste that takes a few ml to get rid of.
The fibre freaks has a taste for about 2 mins and then bliss.
My opinion

 

[zadiac]

@zadiac you should try fibre freaks. It's a rayon derivative but I do prefer it over cotton bacon v2.

I am planning on getting some in the new year to try out. Thanks.

 

[Michael the Vapor]

Thanks gents, I have decided to go for the cotton bacon...will try it and maybe something different next time


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[BumbleBee]

I was a really big fan of Cotton Bacon v2, but that was until I tried Fibre Freaks No.2. It just blows the CBv2 out of the water on flavour, it's not quite as easy to work with but it also doesn't have that horrible initial cotton taste that I get with CB. FF2 is my new favourite thing ever

 

[Michael the Vapor]

Okay, so let's wick it!

Juice it!

Vape it!

So initially, I totally agree with you guys the first hits horrible but I'm sure it will get better lol


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[ZeeZi169]

I just tried some of my new born's Dove cotton. I have to say, its on par if not slightly better than jap cotton IMO

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[Rob Fisher]

Rayon Rocks my world!

 

[Michael the Vapor]

You def have enough for lots and lots of vaping wow @robfisher


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[DougP]

Dunno if this will help but I tried this and it amazing. Very good absorption and excellent flavour coming through.

Got it from dischem.

Has perforated strips

It's called
Dove pleates
Simply cut strips like you would jap cotton

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