How waterproof are wax jackets? Their protection relies on wax condition, wear and how well the fabric has been cared for.

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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 ...