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 ...

The field jacket is a long-standing staple in both military and civilian wardrobes, and today, there is no shortage of ...

Using wax on clothes is an old technique for waterproofing gear, but it's not reserved for just backpacking supplies. The Art of Manliness shows how to wax anything—from hats to jeans—to give them a ...

Innovating performance materials is an ever-evolving science, with new technologies improving gear all the time. Products like waterproof down jackets with synthetic fill and battery-powered heated ...

The Barbour Re-Engineered Spey Waxed Cotton Jacket is on sale for $210, a deep 61% discount from its normal price of $550. This is an updated version of Barbour’s Spey jacket, and it features the ...

The latest jacket from San Francisco-based Taylor Stitch is made with custom-developed 13-ounce waxed wool. The wool is sourced from esteemed English mill Abraham Moon and is weatherproofed by Halley ...