I have to agree with you john , this wick is no different than anything you would find in any china made vaping products. Lets say , this wick is exactly like the op says and it's "dangerous" , it is impossible to inhale any fibers from a wick that is soaked with e liquid , so as long as you are not trying to vape on empty tanks and brand new wick , I would have to say you are as safe vaping on this as you would be on Eko wool , ceramic , ect.... This is actually the cleanest wick I have used at this price point.