the risks of cotton wicks

if you care about what’s in your vape, you should care just as much about what’s heating it.

in the cannabis world, not all vape hardware is created equal. while the oil inside might look the same, the components that heat and deliver it — like the wick — can dramatically impact the flavor, safety, and overall experience.

at hai., we use ceramic coils in all of our rosin vapes. why? because cotton wicks just don’t cut it.

here’s why that matters.

🚫 the problem with cotton wicks

cotton might seem natural — it is. but that doesn’t mean it’s safe to vaporize next to volatile oils. while they’re inexpensive to manufacture, cotton wicks in vapes come with some major drawbacks:

🔥 1. they burn

cotton wicks can scorch or dry out easily, especially with thicker oils like rosin. when that happens, you're not just tasting the cannabis — you're inhaling burnt cotton fibers, which can lead to harsh hits, off-flavors, and potential respiratory irritation.

😷 2. they can alter flavor

cotton absorbs flavor (just like a teabag), which means your first few hits might taste muted or strange. over time, it can trap residue and degrade the terpene profile — the opposite of what you want in a terpene-rich solventless vape.

🧪 3. they're not designed for rosin

cotton wicks were made for thinner, solvent-based extracts like distillate. when used with full-spectrum rosin, they can clog, overheat, or deliver uneven vapor — wasting product and compromising the experience.

✅ why hai. uses ceramic coils

every hai. vape is made with ceramic heating elements, chosen specifically for the viscosity and integrity of rosin.

here’s why ceramic is better:

🌡️ even, low-temperature heating

ceramic heats evenly and holds temperature well — which means you get smooth, consistent hits without burning your oil or compromising the terpenes.

🍃 preserves terpene flavor

unlike cotton, ceramic doesn’t absorb or distort flavor. it lets the full-spectrum profile of our sun-grown, small-batch rosin shine through with every inhale.

🌬️ cleaner vapor

ceramic doesn’t burn, fray, or break down like cotton. that means you're inhaling pure vapor — not fibers or filler.

🔄 built for ritual

our ceramic carts are designed for repeatable, reliable use. whether you're starting your day or softening into the evening, the experience stays smooth, clear, and consistent.

clean inputs mean clean output. that’s why hai. is solventless, sun-grown, and built with ceramic hardware that matches the purity of what’s inside.

because if your wellness matters, your vape should too.