Kevlar fire wick as a kind of firetoys wick is a para-aramid based webbing that is specifically designed for use with paraffin solvents. It's extremely resistant to both heat and friction and capable of absorbing large quantities of fuel.Our wick does not contain dangerous copper mesh and is as resistant, if not more so, than wick that does. The weave itself has been developed to minimize fraying and extend the life time of fire wick. If used properly this wick should last you several hundred burns if not more.