{"id":5856,"date":"2020-03-16T10:54:49","date_gmt":"2020-03-16T14:54:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.porex.com\/?p=5856"},"modified":"2023-06-15T13:18:13","modified_gmt":"2023-06-15T17:18:13","slug":"why-manufacturers-should-stop-using-ceramic-wicks-in-air-fresheners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.porex.cn\/en\/resource-type\/articles\/why-manufacturers-should-stop-using-ceramic-wicks-in-air-fresheners\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Manufacturers Should Stop Using Ceramic Wicks in Plug-In Air Fresheners"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><em>Mar. 05, 2020<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The demand for high-quality, long-lasting air fresheners is\ngrowing. Experts predict the air freshener market to grow by 3.4% this year,\nwith electric air fresheners seeing the biggest growth, according to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.grandviewresearch.com\/industry-analysis\/us-air-fresheners-market\">Grand\nView Research<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As sales rise, many manufacturers are reconsidering the\nmaterials they use. Many air care devices contain ceramic wicks, but an\nincreasing number of companies are switching to a more durable, reliable\nmaterial that improves product performance. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Companies are seeking a ceramic wick alternative and are turning to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porex.cn\/about-porex\/our-technology-difference\/\">sintered particles or bonded fibers<\/a>. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The challenges of ceramic wicks<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceramic wicks present a number of challenges to consumers\nand manufacturers. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>New ceramic wicks release a lot of fragrance at the start\nand then taper off, causing homeowners to replace the air freshener sooner than\nanticipated. Ceramic wicks also tend to clog easily, which again, forces the\nconsumer to replace it. Consumers get frustrated with inconsistent amounts of\nfragrance and the repetitive nature of purchasing them. Overall, this creates\ndeclining customer satisfaction and can have a negative effect on a brand\u2019s\nreputation. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Ceramic wicks also pose a risk to children. If tampered\nwith, children can access the wick, break it, and potentially ingest it. If\nthis happens, it could open a company up to costly lawsuits and reputation\ndamage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On the manufacturing side, ceramic wicks are fragile and\ntend to break easily during assembly. Their fragile nature makes automated\nassembly a challenge. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>The benefits of a ceramic alternative<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To overcome the many challenges of ceramic wicks, companies\ncan opt for wicks made from sintered particles or bonded fibers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Both sintered particles and bonded fibers are a type of\nporous polymer material, which delivers a:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li>More consistent release of fragrance over time<\/li><li>Wick that doesn\u2019t clog<\/li><li>Safer product that\u2019s resistant to child\ntampering<\/li><li>More durable wick that can be used in assembly\nautomation <\/li><li>Customizable wick that\u2019s suited to every product<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Working with a partner in wicking innovation<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porex.cn\/markets\/household-goods\/fragrance-delivery\/\">wick inside an air freshener <\/a>is arguable the most important piece of the product. While ceramic wicks are an industry standard, there are alternatives that provide a wide range of benefits to both the consumer and the manufacturer. Wicks made from sintered particles or bonded fibers can enhance air care product performance, reduce manufacturing problems, and improve customer satisfaction. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn more about a ceramic wick alternative, read our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.porex.cn\/tech-briefs\/tech-brief-ceramic-wicks\/\">tech brief<\/a>  that explores the benefits of creating a wick from sintered particles or bonded fibers. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The demand for high-quality, long-lasting air fresheners is growing. As sales rise, many manufacturers are reconsidering the materials they use. 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