Waxing pants

[Undrgrndprdcts]

I've seen some videos and discussions about waxing your pants with beeswax/paraffin blends. What material is susceptible to this treatment? Is it only cotton? What about nylon or poly? What kind of pants have you waxed?

 

[go_deep]

The entire pant, or just the front face so it can still breathe some?

 

[Undrgrndprdcts]

The entire pant, or just the front face so it can still breathe some?

Good question.

 

[pirogue]

Look up the material on the Filson website on their waxed canvas clothing. They were probably the original manufacturer, and the most recognizable.

 

[Bluefish]

I have only waxed pants that were already waxed. I think any cotton can be waxed. It’s a simple process, buy a wax from filson or otter. Rub it on, then heat with a hair dryer to get it to melt in. Wipe any excess off. While I like how brush proof my filson pants are, they are hot and clammy. Waxed cotton does not breathe.