"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Eighteenth-century mariners were the first to use waxed cotton, treating their ship sails with grease and ...

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Waxed canvas jackets are readily associated with rugged outdoorsmen and skilled tradesmen. It makes sense. The fabric used in modern-day versions of this style draws inspiration from hard-wearing ...