Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. There are dozens of jackets and coats that you have in your closet. Some are perfect for the night out, some are ideal for the ...

Treating canvas with wax for water resistance goes back hundreds of years and while modern fabrics and chemical treatments have mostly made this method obsolete, if you have a canvas bag you may wish ...

Before there were synthetic fabrics, before Gore-Tex and “weatherproof breathability,” there was thick cotton and a can of wax. Early sailors realized that wet sails caught the wind better than dry ...

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When it rains, it pours, and when it pours, you need a waxed canvas jacket. The oft-overlooked style is a year-round staple; if you didn't keep one handy for summer storms, grab one before autumnal ...

FABRIC TECH HAS come a long way, especially when it comes to outerwear. Some of our favorite outdoor jackets have water and wind-resistant shells. But of all the ways to stay dry out there, the waxed ...