Wax Proofing

[Robbo]

Can anyone tell me what kind of wax is used in rpoofing waxed jackets ?

I.e Beeswax, carnauba wax, parafin wax etc or a blend of these?

And is it possible to proof cotton this way at home?

Ta

Andy

 

[Toddy]

It's usually paraffin wax I believe, but ask Stuart f since he used to work for Barbours re-proofing the jackets.

http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=1643

Cheers,
Toddy

 

[Robbo]

Thanks Toddy I'll drop stuart a PM about it.

Andy

 

[Dougster]

http://www.country-catalogue.co.uk/erol.html#228x0&&blockedReferrer

Not linked to or affiliated with, just found on a search.

Half way down, it's what I use on mine, but remember to use a hairdryer on it afterwards.

You also have Nikwax cotton proof - good, but in a different way.

Great strapline. I agree.

 

[QDanT]

see:-http://www.bushcraftuk.com/community/showthread.php?t=11878&highlight=dubbing

Many years ago it used to be advertised on the Waxoil tins ( the stuff for spraying on north sea oil rigs and under cars ) that it was excellent on leather harness, so I always give my new boots a coat the idea being if you warm it, i.e. in a jar in a pan of hot water it really penetrates the stitching. It's great for wax cotton jackets and trousers as well.I've used it on dozens of re-proofs and costs less a gallon than say a small tin of nickwax.I usually wear the coat and then get the wife to paint it all over with a paint brush then rub it in with a piece of scrap towel,works a treat
cheers Danny