Before technical fabrics, there was waxed cotton. This natural fabric gains its water resistance from a thick coating of either paraffin or beeswax-based wax, creating a barrier that beads away water ...

Long before the phrase “Gore-Tex” was trademarked, waxed jackets were keeping men dry on land and sea. Although waterproof synthetics are widely available today, the waxed jacket’s natural properties ...

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Rewaxing my waxed jacket keeps it looking pristine and gives me the same sense of satisfaction I get from ...