Easily the best how to wax a jacket video on TH-cam. Thanks for getting right down to it and not blabbing on about x,yz like every other youtuber. Great tips, i'll wax my tin coat tomorrow.
After waxing a few jackets using different types of wax, I found I really like the heat activated stuff over the bar. Actual application of the wax *feels* easier, even if it's not.
Thank you for taking time to make this video, it was very helpful. I have an old canvas jacket of an almost identical color that I just got dry cleaned, and now will be a good time to apply the wax to slow the build-up of dirt on the sleeves and back. Thank you again, cheers.
I'd like to know why you could not melt the bar and then apply the wax with the brush? Great job though and thanks for taking the time. Nice pipe collection!
You can lanolize a wool coat that isn't repelling water well anymore. I use wool diaper covers, lanolin is the oil taken from sheep wool so the process is just adding that back into the wool. Which is necessary since I buy old wool sweaters and cut them up and sew them into covers. Usually by the time I get the sweaters they have been improperly washed and all the natural lanolin is gone.
I can’t describe how surprised I was to find you had a video to answer the question of how to use otter wax on my new hunting cap. I mean, you cover everything from haberdashery to fallout.
Thanks Ox!! Huge help as the otter wax doesn’t mention anything about heating in the instructions I had. Awesome to see you pop up when I was searching the how-to’s 😂
Brandon, thanks for the video. My barbour-like coat is in the dryer as we speak. You were very helpful. I used the Otter Wax fabric dressing, hoping to have good results as well.
I really like the before and after part of the video and also the bit where you demonstrated why you should let the waxed garment cure. really well made and the coat looks awesome. reminds me almost of leather.
Haha, so I was watching this just because I'm going to wax a jacket in the future not realizing it was you. All of a sudden I hear your voiceover and immediately think of Fallout. I checked the profile name REAL QUICK! 😂
Thanks for the video. I found out about this product recently and it caught up my curiosity. All natural wax for clothes. I was already aware that most waxes that are meant for clothes are not natural but instead often include paraffin. It's not that those products aren't good, but I just don't think that we need as much chemicals and synthetic materials as we them use today. I'm not entirely convinced though that waxed jackets are truly as waterproof as they're claimed to be. I've never managed to make my factory-waxed Fjällraven jacket anywhere near waterproof, not even by applying more Greenland Wax to it. But it's waterproof enough for my purposes. It's just the heavy rain in low temperatures, below +10 celsius (or so) that I need to avoid. Above that it's warm enough even if the clothes get wet (and polyester/cotton mixture dries very fast once the rain stops). And once it gets below freezing point, waterproofing isn't required anymore. And the wax does make my jacket slightly water-repellent, just enough so that even when it's wet, it let's some moisture through, but clothes under the jacket never really get soaked. Now that I've found a natural wax for a jacket I just need to find a proper jacket that doesn't have any polyester/polyamide etc. And that's pretty hard. I like the looks of Barbour jackets but even those often have polyester or polyamide lining. Totally unneccessary if you ask me.
Thank-you for taking the time to inform & educate the rest of us by uploading this how to video. I have a couple questions. can you use bees wax? How about paste wax that comes in a tin such as butcher's wax? Will either of these work? The paste/butcher's wax in a tin, seems to make sense to me because it is relatively soft & easier to apply. Thanks in advance for any response & input on my questions. Also, as an after thought, doesn't the wax coat the inside of your dryer when you put the waxed jacket in & dry it? You mentioned something about a pillow case but I seemed to miss most of what you were saying. Cheers.
Heated tin of proofing wax? Might reduce elbow grease (pun intended) I still think you’d need the bar for seams. I’m inspired to brave the arm ache after watching this. I have a navy deck jacket that has been frankly disappointing in terms of wind and water resistance that I must try this with. I very much enjoyed your video, you have an excellent presentation style. Thank you.
a couple of things, lots of hard and UN-neccessary work (in my opinion) why not melt your wax bars and add linseed oil, while it is still warm simply brush or paint it on, then dry it with a hair dryer on low heat(so not to scorch the fabric .......or a can of scotchguard (as used on lounge chairs) will do the job also and wont require heating (it won't last as long but you should get at least one season out of it then re-touch as needed), just my 2 cents worth thanks for sharing the video
I believe that's what the hairdryer is for. It evens out the wax, as well as pushing the wax further into the fabric. Saying that, I've only ever REwaxed a jacket, never waxed from scratch... hence why I'm here. If you boil the wax by putting the wax in a tin, then the can in a saucepan, you can apply the wax with a sponge. If you've added too much wax in places, it spreads around when you use the hairdryer. Nice video set up though. cool decor.
Love your style and pipe collection. But maybe there's an easier and more durable way? For my Barbour jackets, this is the rewaxing procedure (granted it's rewaxing and not from the pure fabric): buy a tin of Barbour Wax, melt it in a pot of hot water, apply liberally with a cloth, wipe down with another clean cloth while using a hairdrier to ensure wax gets well into the fabric and stitching, and finally hang overnight in a warm place. Then it's protected and ready for wear. And the great thing about waxed jackets is that develop a nice individualised patina and look better with time. Ah, now I noticed Kris suggested same below - the Barbour rewaxing way does put on a lot of wax, but the after-wiping and hairdrier does remove the excess quite well.
Watching some vids on wax jackets and lo and behold, good ol' Oxhorn shows up! So now the question I have is how much lore do you have on waxed jackets?
I have a question, does the wax fabric wrinkle more or less than before? I have my eye on a jacket and some have said it wrinkles more than more trench coats (Yes, it's a Burberry selling second-hand often for 300, which in my mind is a deal since it also comes with a hood and a removeable liner). I wondering if waxing it would make the wrinkles a bit more manageable or worse or... maybe no impact at all. Also, I watched a Barbour video who says you shouldn't ever wash a waxed jacket because that you lose the base and can never re-wax again. DO you agree or disagree with that statement? I would hate if I could never ever do a deep wash. I know there may always be a little bit of wax remaining, but how could you do a deep clan that won't ruin the jacket or not allow a re-wax? Great video, by the way! We need more videos that have good explanations and visuals to how and why.
Or buy a tin of Barbour wax (Thornproof Dressing), dip the tin in boiling water to melt the wax and spread it over the jacket using a sponge. Remove the excess with a soft cloth and use a hair dryer to get a perfect finish. Takes less than an hour overall, so easy and quick to do.
Great video as always, i watch a lot of your fallout videos and enjoy them very much, I know that this is an old video but may i ask how your coat is holding up nowadays is it still as just as waterproof or has the wax needed to be reapplied. thanks
hey there, Thanx for your video. I followed your instructions to the letter on my Carhartt jacket and the result is cool, but... my jacket feels very sticky/greasy. it's been a week now, I let it hang outside to dry. So far it doesn't help. Is it gonna get better? One thing though, I used a blow dryer extensively to melt the wax in the fabric but I didn't put it in the dryer since I like personally the uneven look. Would the dryer step help with diminishing the sticky feel of the jacket (really unpleasant I must say...) Thanx in advance for your help, greetings from Brussels Belgium
I bought the canned otterwax and painted on the wax with a brush and then ironed it in and got great coverage but I put way to much wax on so now I'm trying to scrape it off
You have to place the coat inside a pillow case first and you also turn it inside out. If it is inside a pillow case it will not leave a residue on the inside of the drier. Also you can get away with just using a hair drier to melt the wax.
is there a way to melt the wax, add some sort of metallic pigment to the wax, let the wax solidify again, and use that to coat denim jeans for a new look?
Awesome! How long does it last? I'm assuming to make a t-shirt completely waterproof, you'd have to do this to both the inside and outside, right? I'm going to Lake Tahoe and I'll be IN the water a lot (swimming, diving, etc.). And like to make one or two of my shirts waterproof so when I get out of the water my shirt is dry. Is that realistic?
Clothing worn next to the skin should not be waterproofed as that prevents it wicking moisture away from the body and leads to uncomfortable condensation build up. Only outer garments should be waterproofed. Because sweat has to move through under layers of clothing to keep you dry.
They are not very breathable. If you want a jacket to stay as breathable as possible them waterproof it with boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Used 50 per cent boiled lined oil mixed with 50 per cent mineral spirits and paint that on the jacket. Then hang it up to dry for about 72 hours. It should them be waterproof and very breathable. @@HDsharp
Wool does benefit from waxing. It gets very heavy when wet. If you ever run your hand over untreated sheep's wool, you'll find it is covered in lanolin. Guess what people used to waterproof clothing in ye open days? 😉
Has anyone ever tried Nikwax cotton proof spray? It is a lot easier than using solid wac and has the dame results. But I dont think it lasts as long as solid wax and has to be re-applied every couple of month I think. Also what about waterproofing wool coats? I know nikwax makes a spray for fleece and wool called nikwax polartech. Has anyone tried that on wool coats? I have heard that Scotchguard works best on wool clothing.
Easily the best how to wax a jacket video on TH-cam. Thanks for getting right down to it and not blabbing on about x,yz like every other youtuber. Great tips, i'll wax my tin coat tomorrow.
Holy balls, this is random as shit. I've been watching your F04 vids all week, and just searched out for this to wax my M65 field jacket, lol.
I believe this wax treatment will also extend the coats lifespan and make it more stain resistant.
After waxing a few jackets using different types of wax, I found I really like the heat activated stuff over the bar. Actual application of the wax *feels* easier, even if it's not.
Here from the live stream 😂😂
Same
I subscribed for the fallout content and then came across this. Officially one of my favorite channels
Thank you for taking time to make this video, it was very helpful. I have an old canvas jacket of an almost identical color that I just got dry cleaned, and now will be a good time to apply the wax to slow the build-up of dirt on the sleeves and back. Thank you again, cheers.
I'd like to know why you could not melt the bar and then apply the wax with the brush? Great job though and thanks for taking the time. Nice pipe collection!
I'm 7 and 1/2 minutes in, and I'm thinking about mailing my trenchcoat to YOU for the painstaking part haha!
You can lanolize a wool coat that isn't repelling water well anymore.
I use wool diaper covers, lanolin is the oil taken from sheep wool so the process is just adding that back into the wool. Which is necessary since I buy old wool sweaters and cut them up and sew them into covers. Usually by the time I get the sweaters they have been improperly washed and all the natural lanolin is gone.
I can’t describe how surprised I was to find you had a video to answer the question of how to use otter wax on my new hunting cap. I mean, you cover everything from haberdashery to fallout.
That was awesome, thanks for taking the time to make and upload this video! Looks way better after the wax job too
Thanks Ox!! Huge help as the otter wax doesn’t mention anything about heating in the instructions I had. Awesome to see you pop up when I was searching the how-to’s 😂
Holy Cow! Huge fan of yours because of your Fallout videos, and I needed to seal my Carhatt jacket and your channel pops up, how crazy!
What the what? I watch your fallout vids.. Googled waxing a jacket and this comes up!
hahahah
I did this to two jackets. A lot of work but wow I am so happy with the results.
Brandon, thanks for the video. My barbour-like coat is in the dryer as we speak. You were very helpful. I used the Otter Wax fabric dressing, hoping to have good results as well.
I read a tutorial that used a hair dryer instead. Worked brilliantly and no danger of burning fabric.
I've got a Cotton Barbour jacket that I've just waxed it for the first time, man its bloody hard work.
Love it! Never stop being you Ox.
A waxed coat from Burberry is more like $2-3000. They're pretty, but I'd rather have a car.
That's a big price range
I really like the before and after part of the video and also the bit where you demonstrated why you should let the waxed garment cure. really well made and the coat looks awesome. reminds me almost of leather.
Here from the stream🎩I tip my hat to you sir keep up the good work!😃
This jacket looks much better after waxing I think :-)
Haha, so I was watching this just because I'm going to wax a jacket in the future not realizing it was you. All of a sudden I hear your voiceover and immediately think of Fallout. I checked the profile name REAL QUICK! 😂
Thanks for the video. I found out about this product recently and it caught up my curiosity. All natural wax for clothes. I was already aware that most waxes that are meant for clothes are not natural but instead often include paraffin. It's not that those products aren't good, but I just don't think that we need as much chemicals and synthetic materials as we them use today.
I'm not entirely convinced though that waxed jackets are truly as waterproof as they're claimed to be. I've never managed to make my factory-waxed Fjällraven jacket anywhere near waterproof, not even by applying more Greenland Wax to it. But it's waterproof enough for my purposes. It's just the heavy rain in low temperatures, below +10 celsius (or so) that I need to avoid. Above that it's warm enough even if the clothes get wet (and polyester/cotton mixture dries very fast once the rain stops). And once it gets below freezing point, waterproofing isn't required anymore. And the wax does make my jacket slightly water-repellent, just enough so that even when it's wet, it let's some moisture through, but clothes under the jacket never really get soaked.
Now that I've found a natural wax for a jacket I just need to find a proper jacket that doesn't have any polyester/polyamide etc. And that's pretty hard. I like the looks of Barbour jackets but even those often have polyester or polyamide lining. Totally unneccessary if you ask me.
I love this video ! Thinking of trying it on my shoes. One question though, would a hot sunny day melt the wax off my shoes ?
Thank-you for taking the time to inform & educate the rest of us by uploading this how to video. I have a couple questions. can you use bees wax? How about paste wax that comes in a tin such as butcher's wax? Will either of these work? The paste/butcher's wax in a tin, seems to make sense to me because it is relatively soft & easier to apply.
Thanks in advance for any response & input on my questions. Also, as an after thought, doesn't the wax coat the inside of your dryer when you put the waxed jacket in & dry it? You mentioned something about a pillow case but I seemed to miss most of what you were saying. Cheers.
Heated tin of proofing wax? Might reduce elbow grease (pun intended)
I still think you’d need the bar for seams.
I’m inspired to brave the arm ache after watching this. I have a navy deck jacket that has been frankly disappointing in terms of wind and water resistance that I must try this with.
I very much enjoyed your video, you have an excellent presentation style. Thank you.
Why would you need a bar for the seams? Wouldn't the liquid wax be better for these irregular places?
a couple of things, lots of hard and UN-neccessary work (in my opinion) why not melt your wax bars and add linseed oil, while it is still warm simply brush or paint it on, then dry it with a hair dryer on low heat(so not to scorch the fabric .......or a can of scotchguard (as used on lounge chairs) will do the job also and wont require heating (it won't last as long but you should get at least one season out of it then re-touch as needed), just my 2 cents worth thanks for sharing the video
+brutalbrital Thanks! I chose to use the bar because the act of rubbing it in gets it in deeper into the fabric. This makes the wax last longer.
I believe that's what the hairdryer is for. It evens out the wax, as well as pushing the wax further into the fabric. Saying that, I've only ever REwaxed a jacket, never waxed from scratch... hence why I'm here. If you boil the wax by putting the wax in a tin, then the can in a saucepan, you can apply the wax with a sponge. If you've added too much wax in places, it spreads around when you use the hairdryer. Nice video set up though. cool decor.
Kris Margett plus brushing it on its really easy to apply too much. Making your material with a greasy feeling
So does Scotchguard contain wax then? and if you wax a jacket with wax does it still breath?
Thank you so much for this video. I was making a waxed canvas bag and this helped immensely.
Love your style and pipe collection. But maybe there's an easier and more durable way? For my Barbour jackets, this is the rewaxing procedure (granted it's rewaxing and not from the pure fabric): buy a tin of Barbour Wax, melt it in a pot of hot water, apply liberally with a cloth, wipe down with another clean cloth while using a hairdrier to ensure wax gets well into the fabric and stitching, and finally hang overnight in a warm place. Then it's protected and ready for wear. And the great thing about waxed jackets is that develop a nice individualised patina and look better with time.
Ah, now I noticed Kris suggested same below - the Barbour rewaxing way does put on a lot of wax, but the after-wiping and hairdrier does remove the excess quite well.
Thanks, your an excellent teacher. Your jacket looks great!
Been along time fan of the lore videos. I start watching this and it took me half the video before I recognized the voice.
Watching some vids on wax jackets and lo and behold, good ol' Oxhorn shows up! So now the question I have is how much lore do you have on waxed jackets?
Awesome tutorial...getting ready to sew a vest and will wax fabric
I have a question, does the wax fabric wrinkle more or less than before? I have my eye on a jacket and some have said it wrinkles more than more trench coats (Yes, it's a Burberry selling second-hand often for 300, which in my mind is a deal since it also comes with a hood and a removeable liner). I wondering if waxing it would make the wrinkles a bit more manageable or worse or... maybe no impact at all. Also, I watched a Barbour video who says you shouldn't ever wash a waxed jacket because that you lose the base and can never re-wax again. DO you agree or disagree with that statement? I would hate if I could never ever do a deep wash. I know there may always be a little bit of wax remaining, but how could you do a deep clan that won't ruin the jacket or not allow a re-wax?
Great video, by the way! We need more videos that have good explanations and visuals to how and why.
You are a super huge nerd and thanks to that you made a great video. Thank you!
Or buy a tin of Barbour wax (Thornproof Dressing), dip the tin in boiling water to melt the wax and spread it over the jacket using a sponge. Remove the excess with a soft cloth and use a hair dryer to get a perfect finish. Takes less than an hour overall, so easy and quick to do.
an instruction video with great instructions. Thank you.
Grate tutorial, i think its look much better with the wax
How much would this damage your dryer as well as bleed into other clothing after the fact?
I believe that’s why he puts it in a pillow case.
I recommend a hair dryer for those not confident with a heat gun. You’ll burn it before you even realize if you aren’t careful
Great video as always, i watch a lot of your fallout videos and enjoy them very much, I know that this is an old video but may i ask how your coat is holding up nowadays is it still as just as waterproof or has the wax needed to be reapplied. thanks
hey there,
Thanx for your video.
I followed your instructions to the letter on my Carhartt jacket and the result is cool, but... my jacket feels very sticky/greasy. it's been a week now, I let it hang outside to dry. So far it doesn't help. Is it gonna get better?
One thing though, I used a blow dryer extensively to melt the wax in the fabric but I didn't put it in the dryer since I like personally the uneven look. Would the dryer step help with diminishing the sticky feel of the jacket (really unpleasant I must say...) Thanx in advance for your help,
greetings from Brussels Belgium
Hi! Do you have a long term review of this? Would you say it was worth it after all this time?
Very smart move on getting a jacket that fits! That’s why I sew.
Melt the wax first and then apply with a rag or sponge. It’s much faster, easier, and produces better results.
I watch your fallout lore videos all the time. I had no idea this video existed. I just wanted to wax my denim.
How was the dryer afterwards? I have read not to put waxed cloths in a dryer as it risks ruining the dryer from the melted wax….
Awesome video , thanks so much. Is it at all possible to pre-melt in a pot and brush on instead of bar rub?
Turned out great imo.
much prefer the darker colour.
inwill definatly try this.
its awesone but i hope there is some easier way, how about melting the wax and applying it with a brush? Maybe mixed with some kind of thinning agent?
Cant I just melt the wax in a pot and brush it on with a paint brush?. . .
i tried before, it won't work as this wax gets solid quickly as soon as you dip the Brush in the pot or jar....
You should have use wax dressing from otter. I’ve never seen anyone put theirs in the dryer
Helpful video. Thank you.
What a quality, informative video.
Wow thanks for this OX! 👀
I bought the canned otterwax and painted on the wax with a brush and then ironed it in and got great coverage but I put way to much wax on so now I'm trying to scrape it off
Could you put the jacket in the dryer before you start to wax?
They also make a liquid in a can wax from I think otter wax, however 1 review claims not as good as solid wax.
Thanks for the video. Did having your coat in the dryer not leave a wax residue, etc. inside the dryer cylinder? I just wax-coated a canvas backpack.
You have to place the coat inside a pillow case first and you also turn it inside out. If it is inside a pillow case it will not leave a residue on the inside of the drier. Also you can get away with just using a hair drier to melt the wax.
ox...plz make more machinimas I miss you :(
Already liked it, so here is a comment!
Very nice video. Thanks!
Can I use a hair dryer to try to melt the wax on my cotton jacket? I don’t have a heat gun hanging around.
Very informative video, thanks!!
I really like the color after waxing :)
Here from RE2 stream XD
Same lmao
is there a way to melt the wax, add some sort of metallic pigment to the wax, let the wax solidify again, and use that to coat denim jeans for a new look?
Wouldn't it work to put the wax in a small coffee can, place in a water bath to melt it (double boiler method), then paint brush it on?
Denim is cotton,so does this work with denim Jean's and jackets?
Have you tried to melt the wax and then apply it with the paint brush as you heat the coat
cool video but i suggest barbour wax or filson wax less work , faster and better
do you think that is ok for leather shoes ??!!
I think my desert boots would turn out amazing !!!
great tutorial, man. thanks.
searching for "waxing jackets" and the WoW singer appears :)
I was brought here from a live stream on 8/23/2024.
Do NOT PLACE item in the dryer. Allow to air dry only.
Awesome! How long does it last? I'm assuming to make a t-shirt completely waterproof, you'd have to do this to both the inside and outside, right? I'm going to Lake Tahoe and I'll be IN the water a lot (swimming, diving, etc.). And like to make one or two of my shirts waterproof so when I get out of the water my shirt is dry. Is that realistic?
Clothing worn next to the skin should not be waterproofed as that prevents it wicking moisture away from the body and leads to uncomfortable condensation build up. Only outer garments should be waterproofed. Because sweat has to move through under layers of clothing to keep you dry.
@@angusmeigh5141 Are wax cotton jackets breathable? how much does the waxing process affects the breath ability of the clothing?
They are not very breathable. If you want a jacket to stay as breathable as possible them waterproof it with boiled linseed oil and mineral spirits. Used 50 per cent boiled lined oil mixed with 50 per cent mineral spirits and paint that on the jacket. Then hang it up to dry for about 72 hours. It should them be waterproof and very breathable.
@@HDsharp
Good video! Thanks for all the info and help =)
Thanks, I like your method
Do anyone know if you can wax a material made of a cotton and polymer blend.
You sure are doing that the hard way.
I’m looking to change the texture and appearance of a wool jacket for a costume. Does anyone know what wool looks like if you do wax it?
like oily hair
Excellent
Ilike the pipes in the back grwn nice style
Why you don't use barbour wax ? The method on barbour video seems much easier than yours.
Wool does benefit from waxing. It gets very heavy when wet. If you ever run your hand over untreated sheep's wool, you'll find it is covered in lanolin. Guess what people used to waterproof clothing in ye open days? 😉
Thank you for the tutorial
Your great
Did the wax get in the lining?
Has anyone ever tried Nikwax cotton proof spray? It is a lot easier than using solid wac and has the dame results. But I dont think it lasts as long as solid wax and has to be re-applied every couple of month I think. Also what about waterproofing wool coats? I know nikwax makes a spray for fleece and wool called nikwax polartech. Has anyone tried that on wool coats? I have heard that Scotchguard works best on wool clothing.
Does Nikwax cotton spray contain wax?
How bout liquid melted wax?dose it work?
Beautiful video, man! Thank you!
Hi Brandon, how do i put it in de pillow slope, inside out, zipper closed or just as is?
+dax Vismale Just as is. You don;t want to get the wax on the lining, so zip it up/button it up, throw in pillow case, and throw in dryer.
Thanks Brandon! Really nice tutorial, the jacket turned out great!
Thank you good big brother
You r so nice guy god bless you.
heh sent here by the Resident Evil 2 playthough video
who is hear from the livestream of resident evil 2?
I'm not sure I want to impregnate any thing
+grafspe807 *ahem*
:))