Waxing is one of the oldest methods for making a garment water resistant. It works on cellulose based fabrics like cotton, linen, and hemp, but the fabric needs to be fine and dense enough for the wax to fully penetrate and settle in.

Traditionally, beeswax was the primary ingredient used for this. Modern day waxing largely replaced it with paraffin wax and synthetic oils.

We use a combination of beeswax, linseed oil, and pine resin. The solution is applied by hand, either on dyed textiles or on finished garments. After application, the fabric is left in a well ventilated area for about a month for the solution to fully cure into the fibre. Over time, the wax develops visible creases and wear marks where the fabric folds and moves. These can be removed by leaving the garment out in the sun for about 20 minutes, or by ironing on low heat with a cotton cloth in between.