Every product is carefully selected by our editors. If you buy from a link, we may earn a commission. Learn more Before there were synthetic fabrics, before Gore-Tex and “weatherproof breathability,” ...

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 ...

"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 ...

We may have just recovered from the chaos of Storms Dudley, Eunice and Franklin but Britons have been warned to expect a heavy downpour of rain in the coming weeks, so if your old raincoat is allowing ...

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 ...

All products featured on GQ are independently selected by our editors. However, we may receive compensation from retailers and/or from purchases of products through these links. Waxed cotton jackets ...

Waxed cotton originated in sailcloth and was, for decades, the choice of sailors, ranchers, and explorers. Then modern chemistry figured out how to turn liquefied dinosaur bones into a synthetic ...

Rewaxing my waxed jacket keeps it looking pristine and gives me the same sense of satisfaction I get from shining a pair of my boots. I enjoy the process and feel like it underscores my appreciation ...

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 ...