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Not to ask a dumb question…..but is that what a “waxed jacket” really is? A canvas jacket with a wax application to make it waterproof?
What advantage would that have over a modern facbric like goretex? Is it simply appearance.….like a fashion statement?
Durability. Mine gets used in really nasty temps with wind or light precip on construction jobsites, so I can assure you it's not just a fashion statement. The wax helps keep dirt from getting trapped in the fabric, helps with wind blocking, and of course turns away moisture.Not to ask a dumb question…..but is that what a “waxed jacket” really is? A canvas jacket with a wax application to make it waterproof?
What advantage would that have over a modern facbric like goretex? Is it simply appearance.….like a fashion statement?
Form, what waxed jacket/s you running?As has been stated- Goretex, like all synthetics, are really throw away items. The only thing that Goretex and similar products are better at then waxed cotton canvas for instance- is weight. They are not “waterproof”- rubber is waterproof.
Take the best layered “breathable waterproof” jackets and pants, and shoot on a range for a few hours with them. Going into prone, getting dirt/mud/debris ground into the knees and elbows, small abrasions, etc., it will start leaking from those places first and never be waterproof again. Even “reviving” goretex does not bring it back to its original waterproofness. They are fragile and have a limited lifespan.
In contrast, while a good waxed cotton canvas is a bit heavier, it suffers no degradation at all from dirt and debris. After heavy use, the wax wears off and needs to be rewaxed. Once rewaxed, it is as good as it ever was. Waxed correctly, it is truly waterproof. Additionally, one can vary the amount of wax and modify how breathable the fabric is- wash it for summer and it’s a durable, breathable jacket. Wax it for winter and it’s water and windproof.
Form, what waxed jacket/s you running?
And do you treat your Red Kettle, or just leave as-is?
I think fjallraven has a waxed jacket or two