"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 ...

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 ...

Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Rewaxing my waxed jacket keeps it looking pristine and gives me the same sense of ...

Waxed cotton jackets are as important to the prep aristocracy as leather motorcycle jackets are to rock ’n’ roll. They’re also a legitimately fashionable, hardworking closet must-have. A waxed jacket ...

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Eighteenth-century mariners were the first to use waxed cotton, treating their ship sails with grease and ...

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 ...