"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 ...

Dickies, which was founded more than 100 years ago, still specializes in workwear, even if it has expanded into fashion-forward stuff, too. A release from earlier this year (2023), however, takes its ...

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 ...

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 ...

Few jackets have what it takes to handle the worst weather possible. But the best waxed canvas jackets for men make it look like a walk in the park. They’re built from an old-school construction that ...

Timeless style meets unmatched functionality in waxed canvas jackets, a must-have for any modern man’s wardrobe, offering ...

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 ...