How To Reproof Waxed Canvas: Wet Finish
Reproofing your waxed canvas item is a necessary step in keeping it weatherproof. Far from being a fault, it's a natural consequence of the wax rubbing off over time, and a great reminder that unlike synthetic plastic based fabrics, cotton is a natural fibre that will benefit from a little care and attention.
The time taken between reproofing depends heavily on use, but we recommend between 6 months and a year.
Our heritage wet finish waxed canvas was sold up until April 2019, and is reproofed with our solid wax reproofing bar.
How To Reproof Waxed Canvas: Wet Finish
Step 1: Clean Your Bag
You can view our guide on how to clean your waxed canvas bag here. It's best to remove surface stains before applying a new coating of wax, so as to ensure even distribution and absorption.
Step 2: Assemble Your Tools
You will need:
1 x Hairdryer
1 x Clean dry cloth
1 x Tin reproofing wax
Step 3: Apply Wax To your bag using the cloth
Don't worry about making it even, we'll deal with this later.
Step 4: distribute the wax evenly across the cloth with a hairdryer
Use the hairdryer to apply heat directly onto the bag. You'll see the wax melting into the cloth. Use a cloth to distribute it evenly, paying close attention to seams.
Step 5: Dry Overnight
After applying the wax, leave your bag overnight to allow the waxed to return to room temperature, and solidify into the physical barrier that will keep the contents safe.
