Ounce for ounce, Palm Wax candles burn on average 1 to 2 hours longer than comparable size paraffin candles. The wicks are braided cotton or cotton with a paper core. These candles are unscented, dripless, and come in a rainbow of colors, in a recycled fiberboard box. A renewable resource, Palm Wax is sustainable for the planet, good for the people who produce it, and a healthy and economical choice for you! Palm Wax Tapers