A Practical Insider’s Guide to White Stick Candles

I’ve been around the candle trade long enough to see trends loop back. Simple is in again. And nothing says simple, elegant utility like White Stick Candles. They’re the unscented, fuss-free workhorses for weddings, worship, spas, and—when the power flickers—your surprisingly reliable backup plan.

What’s changing in the market

Two currents define the category right now: better burn performance (cleaner flame, less soot) and dependable supply. Post-2023, many buyers tell me they want vendors that pass ASTM/EN safety tests and can actually ship on time. White Stick Candles from Litbright tick both boxes—modest design, serious compliance.

Materials and manufacturing (quick but technical)

• Primary wax: refined paraffin (melt point ≈ 58–60°C) with stearic acid for hardness and opacity; small UV stabilizer for whiteness retention.
• Wick: cotton, coreless, designed for self-trimming to reduce mushrooming and smoke.
• Process: continuous pressing/machinery molding; chilled set; surface polish; automated QC and weight checks.
• Testing: soot index per EN 15426 (target SI ≤ 1.0), fire-safety per ASTM F2417; label compliance per ASTM F2058/EN 15494; burn-rate benchmarking (real-world may vary with draft and holder fit).

Product specifications

Parameter	Spec (≈ real-world)
Model	G30-0865B
Type / Material	Pillar / Paraffin Wax, unscented
Dimensions	Diameter 1.5 cm; Height 20 cm
Color	White (opaque)
Burn time	≈ 8 hours (holder and airflow dependent)
Packaging	Box or cellophane; private label available
Certifications	MSDS, BSCI, BV, CE

Applications and advantages

Use cases range from funeral services and religious rituals to spa ambience, weddings, parties, birthdays, and just plain home lighting. The big wins: consistent flame, low drip when upright, and no fragrance to clash with florals or incense. Hotels like them for banqueting because they don’t overpower food aromas—seems obvious, but it’s a frequent complaint with scented pillars.

Vendor comparison (what buyers ask me most)

Vendor	Certs	Lead Time	MOQ	FOB Port
Litbright (China)	MSDS, BSCI, BV, CE	≈ 15–30 days	100 pcs	Xingang
Vendor A	CE, internal QC only	≈ 30–45 days	1,000 pcs	Shanghai
Vendor B	BSCI, MSDS	≈ 20–35 days	500 pcs	Ningbo

Quality control, testing, and service life

A good White Stick Candles line will publish burn tests in draft-free conditions, wick centering variance ≤ 1.5 mm, and pass ASTM F2417 flame-height limits. Real-world burn time sits around 8 hours; if your venue is breezy, plan for 10–20% faster consumption. Labeling should adhere to EN 15494 pictograms and warnings.

Customization and logistics

• Branding: cellophane bands or box prints; barcode/GTIN and multi-language safety labels.
• Dimensions: diameter tweaks (≈ 1.2–2.2 cm) and height sets for candelabras.
• Trading terms: FOB Xingang; payment L/C, D/A, D/P, T/T; price span can be wide (US $0.5–9,999 per piece—project-based).
• Capacity: productivity ≈ 65 tons; monthly supply ≈ 10,000 pcs (scalable via shifts).

Mini case notes

One hospitality group swapped in White Stick Candles for 200+ banquet tables. Feedback after 60 days: less soot on glass chimneys and fewer mid-service replacements. A spa client reported more consistent poolside flame stability using tighter-fit holders—simple fix, real gains.

Origin and contact

Made in Shijiazhuang, Hebei, China. Address: RM 702, Bldg A, Lingshi Comm. Bldg., No.351 Xinhua Road. Transport by ocean/land/air.

Authoritative references

1. ASTM F2417 – Standard Specification for Fire Safety for Candles: https://www.astm.org/f2417
2. EN 15426 – Candles: Specification for Sooting Behavior: https://standards.cen.eu
3. EN 15494 – Product Safety Labels for Candles: https://standards.cen.eu
4. ASTM F2058 – Candle Fire Safety Labeling: https://www.astm.org/f2058