As of 2014, Tyson had about 97,000 employees in 27 states; locations are concentrated in the Midwest, with 16 locations in Arkansas, 11 in Texas, 9 in Iowa, and the remainder of the mostly eastern US with less than 3-4 locations. Tyson also works with 6,729 independent contract chicken growers.
Shares & Saves. Save. Candle wicks are generally made out of cotton that has been chemically treated to make it burn more slowly than if it were left untreated. Some wicks contain other materials at their cores to make the wicks either burn cooler or to make the wick more rigid.
These fibers absorb the liquefied wax and carry it to the flame by capillary action. There are more than 100 unique wicks on the market today. The type of wax used in a candle, as well as the candle's size, shape, color and fragrance materials all impact wick choice. Selecting the correct wick is critical to making a candle that burns cleanly and properly.