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A Short History of Waxed Canvas

Oct 20, 2023

A Short History of Waxed Canvas

The Waxed Canvas used in Hardmill products has an overlooked history of ingenuity and a revolution of fabric technology. The waxed canvas you find on current camping gear, shoes, jackets, and much more uses Linseed Oil and Wax, sometimes bees or paraffin wax, to create a natural waterproofing and very durable. 

Oct 20, 2023

How to Clean Waxed Canvas

Light Cleaning For a light cleaning, simply use a damp cloth and spot clean as needed.  Heavy Cleaning If heavier cl...

Oct 20, 2023

How to Re-wax Canvas

To determine if you need to re-wax the canvas, put a few drops of cold water onto the area you cleaned. If the water beads up, the apron does not require more wax. If the water absorbs into the canvas, apply wax to the desired level.

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