Otter Wax Fabric Wax Bar | Large Bar | Durable Rain Protection | Made in the USA | Waterproof Canvas, Shoes, Hats, Jacket, Bags, Outdoor Gear, Clothing | All-Natural & Effective Beeswax Waterproofer

Otter Wax worked really well. I have waxed a shoulder bag and a jacket and still have about half of the bar left. To test them I held the jacket under the shower and it is definitely very water proof. It didnt change the look of the bag or jacket as much as I thought it would. The material looks a tiny bit darker and in some light is a little bit shinny but other than that I dont really notice it. The wax has almost no smell and is non-toxic which makes it great to work with. I have used paraffin waxes before that smelled awful and kept getting worse with age.Its really easy to do if a little time consuming. You really need to take your time and get all the seams and cracks . In the instructions they say to just rub the wax on then smooth it with your fingers. I would really recommend using a hair dryer to melt the wax after you rub it onto the cloth. This seemed to not only make the cotton absorb the wax a bit better but made it look much better too. Much more of a 'factory waxed' look. You can still use your fingers to spread out any parts that look uneven, just be careful because the wax can get really hot. I am guessing this is why they dont recommend this in the official instructions.I find myself wandering around the house now looking for more things to wax. This wax turned out great. Im definitely going to pick up more so that I can keep my stuff waxed and waterproof.

Works as advertised. Restored canvas bag to original condition. Has a slight odor but that's it. Keeps bags water resistant.

Great product! I have a beloved cotton canvas jacket, that was promoted as an all-weather garment, but after only a few wearings had begun to soak up rain like a sponge. I spent about an hour, applying Otter Wax to it, just as directed, and the result is a much more useful garment!The wax was easier to apply than I feared--you simply stroke the bar of wax onto the fabric, not unlike applying stick deodorant, and then used a blow dryer to further soften the wax into the fabric. In the few spots with tiny wax chips, or uneven application, I simply focused a bit more with the heat. Shortly all the wax was absorbed into the fabric. It has a mild, pleasant odor and was pleasant to apply.My finished coat, a darker color, shows no evidence of the wax at all, but now water beads up on it, so I know it will work in even heavy rain.There was not much information as to how much wax I needed to purchase for this use, so I jumped for the large bar. Despite this being a knee-length coat, I only used perhaps one quarter of the bar. No worries, I'll happily use more of it down the road if I have to re-apply after laundering the coat, and am considering doing other garments.Great product! Fair price, easy to use, environmentally friendly, and now I have a truly water-resistant garment. Good job, Otter Wax.

Very prompt shipping!! Nice, mild scent. This seems to work great some people and I've seen it recommended by very reputable makers of waxed canvas products, but it's not for every fabric blend and takes a little practice to get the application smooth and even. It is probably more appropriate for all cotton canvas fabrics rather than cotton/poly canvas blends (what I used it on). Also, I would be cautious about applying the bar to any light colored fabrics (the fabric will take on a yellowish hue and it will be hard to mask unevenly applied strokes). To ensure a more even, uniform coverage, try applying wax bar to large fabric pieces over a smooth, stable wood surface and use even force when rubbing wax into fabric. It will be difficult to smooth out uneven, heavy strokes once they are present. It is also worth noting that heavier coats will take longer to cure and will end up being tackier at the end. If you are applying to a fresh, never-waxed fabric, it is better to use lighter strokes and a less heavy coat and then, after curing, test for water repellency (beading). If needed, you can re-apply more wax* (be sure to allow fabric to dry completely before reapplying and then repeat the process of wax, cure, test). Additionally, weather/temperature will have some effect on the application. If you are applying to a fabric at above room temperature conditions, I would recommend removing the printed label from the bar and using a cloth or plain parchment paper to hold over the bar instead, otherwise, the dye from the wrapper will mix with the warmed wax on your hand and may make its way onto your fabric (unfortunately, I made that mistake when applying to a light tan canvas).Getting the application right takes a little practice. Also, results will vary due to unique physical properties and characteristics of the fabric (fiber type, weave, roughness, absorbancy, commercially applied textile finishes). It seems to have been tested more so on natural, all cotton canvas fabrics, so, to be on the safe side, it's probably best to use with only all cotton fabrics.FYI: There are videos on the Otterwax website that are helpful and I was told more information regarding explicitly tested fabrics should be up there sometime in the future.