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 ...

However, the wax coating that gives these cotton jackets their water-repellency is not permanent and fades with use. As a result, waxed jackets require periodic re-waxing to remain functional. “Over ...

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Washingtonians never take for granted the beauty of a rainy day, but it definitely makes life easier when you’re equipped with the right kind of gear. Since the 1890 Klondike Gold Rush, Filson has ...