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Heat-Activated Fabric Dressing
Meltable waterproofing wax for fabrics needing a breathable, flexible barrier and ideal for treating larger surface areas.
Step 1.
Gather your supplies. You'll need your canvas or fabric garment, a heating element, a pan with 1.5" of water, and a lint-free cotton cloth. Optional items include a medium-bristle brush, and a wooden Smoothing Tool.
Step 2.
Allow the tin to simmer in the hot water until wax begins to melt. You can adjust temperature up to melt the wax faster, however make sure that you turn the heat back down as soon as it melts.
Step 3.
Dip a lint-free cotton cloth into the Fabric Dressing and allow excess wax to drip back into tin. Make sure that your garment is clean and free of any dirt or dust, as this can be difficult to remedy once the wax has been applied.
Step 4.
With your clean garment laid out completely flat, begin applying Fabric Dressing. Apply to 6"x6" sections of fabric at a time before moving onto the next area.
Step 5.
Make sure that enough wax is being applied. You're on the right track when the surface of the canvas looks shiny and smooth.
Step 6.
Use your fingers, a wood Smoothing Tool or similar instrument to apply pressure and press any surface wax into the fabric. This helps remove any white clumps of wax and creates an even waterproof seal.
Step 7.
Use the edges of the wood Smoothing Tool to remove any excess wax from difficult areas such as seams and creases. Use a blow dryer or heat gun set to low to soften wax to a more spreadable consistency.
Step 8.
Allow your newly waxed item to hang in a warm, dry place for about 24~72 hours. Over time, any remaining tack will subside as the oils evaporate leaving the wax binded with the fabric.
Donna
Reviewed in the United States on February 21, 2025
This product is really good for helping me with my felting of hooves for animals also noses and beaks.
My Dude
Reviewed in the United States on February 18, 2025
I had been eyeballing some Filson work pants, the oil tin cloth pants, bit the price tag of 200 made me think there has to be another way. Rugged pair of canvas carhart pants and this fabric wax (along with some patience), and I’m very happy with the outcome. Not sure if the pic does it justice, but after a sloppy application, really working the melted wax in to the fabric using a wood tool, I think these are bullet proof. My new go to weekend warrior pants. And still have enough left over for a jacket and maybe a future application to these pants in a few years. Super happy, but also interested in the fabric wax bar for even more heavy duty garments. But after going through this process with the melted wax, I am sure you would need a solid heat gun or hair dryer to get the wax in deep and evenly applied. Doing a large garment with a wax bar seems intimidating, given the work I put in with this one. But man you can create some really durable long lasting water prof garments. I’ve done some hats, makes them heavy and almost leather like, really like how this ends up in canvas cloth.
WC
Reviewed in the United States on February 15, 2025
Used this to re wax my chaps! Worked great and kept me legs dry!
Shawn
Reviewed in the United States on January 9, 2025
My favorite cotton wax complements my application technique.
Nat Lim
Reviewed in Singapore on January 5, 2025
When warmed up, it’s easy to apply on fabric. 1 small tub can last about 1 extra large jacket.
mrodge in Nashville
Reviewed in the United States on January 3, 2025
Great product! Hard work but hoping it pays off. I let the can sit in near boiling water to liquids and then placed the can in a small crockpot filled with water to keep the wax liquidied. One pint was enough to cover an entire XL canvas jacket. Currently waiting for it to cure. It took the original jacket color from a medium khaki color to a rich brown bomber jacket color.
Amy Steidley
Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2024
We use this on many outdoor rain fabrics- it is wonderful and is the BEST!!
Cynde
Reviewed in the United States on December 19, 2024
Kind of a mess to work with but that is expected really. Worked great for waxing fabric.
Smith Williams
Reviewed in the United States on November 17, 2024
The product is great but is extremely time consuming. Took 2 hours for product to melt properly. It is enough to do 2 jackets. Doesn't have a smell I would recommend parchment paper and an iron to smooth out any unevenness.
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