Waxed cotton originated in sailcloth and was, for decades, the choice of sailors, ranchers, and explorers. Then modern ...

Here are the best waxed jackets we wear and recommend. Waxed jackets are made with dense, tightly woven cotton (aka canvas) that’s water-resistant, but not waterproof. This mid- to heavy-weight ...

but a waxed canvas jacket makes it look easy. In the fall and spring, the heavy-duty cotton is just light enough for transitional strolls, but as soon as the gnarly winds and rain pick up ...

I'll spot clean it and hang it up to air out after wearing as I do my other Filson and Barbour waxed jackets. This jacket is fully lined in 6-ounce cotton throughout the upper chest and back.

These picks are the best way to spend your hard-earned cash. There’s an argument to be made that waxed cotton jackets are no longer necessary. There are, after all, plenty of ways to keep ...