U.S. retail sales of candles are estimated to be over $2 billion annually. Candles are used in seven of 10 U.S. households. Consumers are increasingly purchasing candles as a focal point for their home décor, and for aromatherapy-like relaxation and stress reduction — something we all need during these trying times!
With this era of trade deficits, it is important to note that almost 100 percent of the candles sold at Candleman are made in the United States. Here is a summary of local and national candle brands made in the USA:
LA-based candle companies:
• Archipelago Botanicals manufactures the candles at their facility near LAX.
• Aquiesse is a new vendor and makes the candles in Simi Valley.
• Unique Candles pours their candles at a facility in Northridge.
These companies use the very popular, clean burning and fragrant soy wax in the production of the candles, and pride themselves on the quality, burn time and fragrance “throw” of the candles. “Throw” is how large of a space is fra granced when the candle is burning.
U.S. companies:
• Beanpod 100 percent soy candles are made in the heartland of America, in Iowa, and support America’s farmers with soybeans being the “crop” that be comes a candle.
• Colonial of Cape Cod has been around for many years and is best known for dripless tapers and pillars. The candles are made in Elkin, North Carolina.
• Esque. The best-selling “Esque” series is made in upstate New York.
• Fruit of the Spirit cross motif candles are made in Texas.
• Root Candle Company was founded over 130 years ago and is still owned by the Root family. The décor quality candles are made in Medina, Ohio.
• Scent Chips, the original “wax melt” company, manufactures everything in San Antonio, Texas.
• Votivo, known for highly fragrant candles, is made in South Carolina.
• Woodwick, the fast-growing company famous for the “wood wick” that crackles like a fire when lit, is made in Virginia.
• Yankee Candle Company, the largest and best known of all candle brands, is made in South Deerfield, Massachusetts. The aroma of the famous Yankee scents permeates the small community when the factory is running.
Next time you are candle shopping, turn over the label and look for Made in the U.S. It helps our economy, and you relieve stress. That is a winning combination!
Candleman is located in the Gateway Village shopping center at Newhall Ranch Road and Rye Canyon at 28269 Newhall Ranch Road. For more information, please call 661-257-9420 or visit www.candlemanvalencia.com .