cotton buds with paper stems?

[techguyone]

I'm including these into my first aid pack and as alternative wicks for things like Vaseline/chapstix etc.

Only problem is, after looking around I can only see these with crap hollow plastic stems, would anyone know where the 'old fashioned' ones like you used to get would be able to purchase now.

 

[leon-1]

I bought some a while ago which had paper / card style stems. I may have bought them in Wilkinsons, but I can't be sure.

 

[techguyone]

OK, they're clearly an endangered species, best I could find (at non crazy prices) was M & S on-line order/in-store pick up
Fairtrade Cotton Buds £1.50 for 200

Just in case anyone else needs these in the future.

 

[BenMid]

I've found in the past that the cheaper brands are still manufactured this way. A quick Google of "cotton buds" throws these up. There appear to be Options out there.

http://www.beautyexpress.co.uk/mobile/paper-shaft-cotton-buds-pack-of-200/