Butane is the Cleanest Fuel

Using clean butane fuel for lighters can be better in certain contexts due to the following advantages:

1. Clean-burning Fuel

  • Butane is a clean fuel that burns without producing significant smoke or odor.

  • It produces mostly carbon dioxide and water vapor, reducing soot buildup.

  • Great for applications like lighting cigars, culinary torches, or lab equipment where clean combustion is important.

  • All our wick lighters use butane.  Try any of our MK lighters.

2. Refillable and Cost-effective

  • Many butane lighters are refillable, reducing long-term cost and waste.

  • Compared to disposable lighters or matches, they can be more economical and environmentally friendly over time.

  • Our refillable butane lighters guarantee that your brand is on display to your customers many more times.
Clipper Jet Torch Lighter-White Branded

Clipper Jet Torch Lighter-White Branded

3. Wind Resistance (Jet Flame Models)

  • Butane torch lighters produce a strong, focused jet flame that’s wind-resistant.

  • Useful in outdoor environments like camping, hiking, or barbecuing.

  • Use our long-stemmed lighters to light outdoor grills, campfires, and candles.

4. Temperature Control

  • Butane lighters, especially torch or precision types, can reach higher temperatures (up to ~1,430°C / 2,610°F).

  • Ideal for soldering, melting, or dabbing where high, concentrated heat is needed.

5. Minimal Residue

  • Butane evaporates quickly and doesn’t leave residue when leaked (unlike some liquid fuels).

  • Safer and cleaner for storage and handling.

⚠️ Drawbacks to Consider

  • Doesn’t perform well in very cold temperatures (below freezing, butane pressure drops).

  • Less eco-friendly, if using disposable butane lighters instead of refillable ones.

  • The good news is that we have many styles of refillable lighters that will keep your brand name and contact information in your customers’ hands.

✅ Best For:

  • Cigars and pipes (especially torch models) -> use our jet pocket lighter to efficiently light your cigar or pipe

  • Culinary use (e.g., crème brûlée) -> try our small utility lighter that has an extension tip so you don’t need to get too close to the flame

    Small Utility Lighter-Blue

    Small Utility Lighter-Blue

  • Outdoor use in windy conditions, like lighting campfires and grills -> use our protective cap torch lighter to light your cigar or pipe even outside on a windy day

  • Precision work (crafting, jewelry, dabbing, etc.) -> our grip-pro pocket lighter has a patented slip-guard material that ensures your grip won’t slip


For more information, call us at 800-485-4661 (in Canada, use 954-541-6352) or email hello@promotionalmatches.com.