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

I purchased Otter wax to help my canvas boots be water repellent. I live in the Pacific Northwest where it rains a lot. I found my boots are waterproof now so I can enjoy wearing them frequently without worrying about rain. So easy to use, high quality wax, used for two pairs of boots and still have some left over. It’s not sticky nor extremely greasy like mink oil. Good value making my boots look great.

I happened into waxed denim from an internet purchase of some Levi's. I knew I liked the appearance of the pictures, they didn't say they were waxed, but after receiving them and researching I realized what I had received.I loved the jeans. I also read that most people recommend not washing them. The pair I got was a bit big, so I did wash them once on gentle, no soap, and still the waxed finished faded a bit in some spots, and some typical wear spots also appeared in the crotch area, above my back pocket where I keep my wallet, and along the outside seam down the outsides of the legs. My research on Youtube started about what I had and how to fix it.There were several options and this is the one I settled on. The bar is far smaller than I expected by eyeballing it, but it lasted much longer than I expected. I touched up the entire jeans, front to back, and could probably do so 5 more times with this small bar. That being said, if I order again I will probably order the larger one.The texture (tack) of the jeans I had were already cured. Adding this made them feel more oily and different-- the beeswax content is apparent by the tack. I froze them first to set, and chose not to do the blow dryer because I don't own one, and because I had no "white".Freezing first didn't get rid of the tack for me. So I decided to throw them in the dryer for about 5 minutes on low. This did a great job of sealing and removing the tack and smoothing it out and make it more like what I received originally from Levis.As some other reviewers stated, I couldn't see waxing an entire denim garment with this product. It seems like "dry" denim would take a tremendous amount of this product. I am interested in some of the other soft cream type products meant for this activity and if I try one I will compare it here.Finally, some people remarked about the smell. I consider this an extremely low fragrance product, and any scent that it does have seem very natural. It has an organic smell, not floral and not spicy, more of a muted saddle soap type smell, or a mild shoe cream smell. Maybe a potato-ish, leather-ish smell. The product contains no animal products, and is a mix of bees wax and plant based oils.

I recently used the Otter Wax Fabric Wax Bar to waterproof my canvas jacket, and the results were impressive. The application process was straightforward: I rubbed the wax bar directly onto the fabric, ensuring even coverage, and then used a hairdryer to heat the wax, allowing it to penetrate the material effectively. After letting the jacket cure for 24 hours, it developed a slightly darker, matte finish that enhanced its rugged look. The waterproofing performance has been outstanding, effectively repelling water during light rain showers. While the bar is smaller than expected, a little goes a long way. Overall, I’m very satisfied with this product and plan to use it on other canvas items.

Works like it should. Use a heat gun or blow dryer to melt it in. Just rubbing it on will leave wax on everything it touches. Massive discoloration of clothes but didn’t care because they were on work pants.

Great product, easy to use. Designed for rugged, heavy-duty applications, so a few smudges on backcountry pants from heavy thick application are no problem.

I purchased the extra large bar for the same price as this 2.25oz bar a few years ago here on Amazon. Anyways, this 2.25oz bar was just enough to treat a men’s medium sized cotton jacket. Do yourself a favor and use a cheap heat gun to melt it in, it will save you lots of time. Watch some videos on how to use apply it. My jacket is now very water resistant and blocks the wind better. A waxed cotton jacket is more durable than synthetic materials. I had the tiniest campfire ember land on my expensive down jacket and it burned a hole straight through it. This doesn’t happen with waxed cotton. Also waxed cotton is way more stylish.

One bar covered most of a canvas jacket; I would bet there are spots that aren't well covered that will need touching up with a second bar. Where the coverage is good, it works great. Water beads and runs off the canvas. It was dark grey to start with so it doesn't look that different.Something to know though is that the smell is _intense_. Our whole mudroom has a strong piney scent now. It's not terrible when you adjust but makes me a little nauseous when I first walk into the room. I'm going to look for a different product to touch up further.

One bar was enough to generously do a 1970's vintage Filson cruiser jacket that had never been retreated. Took it outside on a 70 degree day and spread it out on a small table and allowed the direct sun to warm up the fabric to the point where it was quite warm to the touch, almost hot to the touch. Started rubbing the bar on the fabric, where it quickly melted, and then spread the wax out by hand. Did not do the fabric under the cape or inside the sleeves. Took about a half hour to complete, then hung the jacket out in the sun. Looks like it will turn out OK after it seasons for a day or two. No excessive odor from the wax, easy to apply.