Waxed Canvas - Antique

All fabrics are priced by the 1/4m. Please order accordingly e.g. 4 = 1m.

Get ready for the rain with our weatherproof waxed cottons and soft-shells.

The real thing – best quality traditional Merchant & Mills oilskin made in the UK, finished to age and wear beautifully. Perfect for heavy outwear and bags like the Range Backpack or Firefly Tote.

GOTs certified organic cotton and finished with a traditional wax. Not washable but can be re-oiled.

This oilskin has a dry wax finish and can be lined with canvas if there is concern for oil transfer. Waxed fabric will soften and develop creases with age which adds to the charm of this heritage product.

Fibres: 100% GOTS organic cotton

Width: 60" / 154cm

Weight: Medium 405gsm / 12oz 

Handle: Firm

Origin: England

Care: Remove dirt with a soft brush or spot clean with cold water on a sponge or cloth. Do not dry clean. Do not iron but use finger pressing or clapper with a pressing cloth.

A blend of oils and petroleum-based waxes are used. This solution is impregnated into the fibre and saturates the cloth, so the performance relies on a traditional wax/water resist application. It has a firm handle this fabric will give a distressed worn appearance when handled giving it a fast-tracked unique vintage aesthetic.