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Otter Wax Fabric 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

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THE ORIGINAL | There's only one Otter Wax and our Heavy-Duty Fabric Wax is the best solution for waterproofing all your canvas gear, jackets, hats, and more.

NATURAL INGREDIENTS | Protect your items the right way with this heavy-duty fabric wax made from natural sources such as beeswax and specially formulated blend of plant-based waxes and oils. It’s non-toxic and safe to use as many times as needed.

EASY APPLICATION | Simply push the wax out of the paper wrap and rub into canvas until smooth. Allow to cure for 24~48 hours and your item is ready to take on the elements.

#1 DIY SOLUTION | Works on all types of natural-fiber waxed canvas, tincloth, fabric, oilskin, and unwaxed canvas. Treat jackets, hats, shoes, and much more!

MADE IN THE USA | Handmade in Portland by real people. We stand behind our products and customer satisfaction is our top priority.

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Is Discontinued By Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ No
Product Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 3 x 2 x 1 inches; 2.25 ounces
Item model number ‏ : ‎ 0001
Department ‏ : ‎ mens
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ September 14, 2011
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ OtterWax
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B005MV99L8
Country of Origin ‏ : ‎ USA

Best Sellers Rank: #49,814 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry (See Top 100 in Clothing, Shoes & Jewelry)
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Trusted for the very best in waterproofing waxes, Otter Wax Heavy Duty Fabric Wax is handmade in Portland, Oregon with natural ingredients including the highest quality beeswax and our proprietary blend of plant-based waxes and oils.

HEAVY DUTY WATERPROOFING

Waterproofs and protects all types of natural-fiber canvas fabrics as well as cotton/poly blends where natural fiber content is in the majority.

ENHANCED DURABILITY

A single application of Heavy Duty Fabric Wax greatly increases abrasion resistance and helps bond woven textile fibers to extend the lifespan of your canvas.

ALL-NATURAL FORMULA

Our canvas and fabric waxes never contain petroleum distillates, chemical, or preservatives, making them safe to use on all your gear and outerwear.

Works Great On:

Jackets & Dusters
Aprons
Dog Rain Coats
Outdoor Furniture
Hats
Canvas Sneakers
Bags & Luggage
Work Pants

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1. Clean Surface Ensure that the surface of your fabric or canvas is clean and free of any dirt, dust, or debris.	2. Create Friction Start with a small area and apply downward pressure. Rub the bar back and forth to create a little friction to help spread wax evenly.	3. Smooth To Seal Use your fingers or a wood smoothing tool to smooth wax into canvas creating a uniform seal.	4. Cure Time Allow your waxed item to cure in a warm place with low humidity for apx. 48~72 hours before first use.

Otter Wax Heavy Duty Waterproofing Canvas And Fabric Wax

Over the past decade Otter Wax has become the most trusted name in leather care. We're a small, family-owned business based in Portland, Oregon. Our full line of handmade leather care products offer unparalleled quality.

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Functional Waterproofing For Canvas & Fabric

Otter Wax Heavy Duty Fabric Wax is a semi-permanent application that is easy to apply both at home and on the go. Use to waterproof all your favorite gear or to re-proof any factory-waxed canvas, oilcloth, or duckback fabrics. Remember to re-wax your canvas fabrics at least once a year to maintain superior water repellency.

The Very Best Wax Waterproofer
All-Natural Ingredients
Protects & Prevents Frays
Repels Stains & Mud
Increased Abrasion & Wind Resistance

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4.6 out of 5

2,152 global ratings

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Customers like the ease of use, durability, and performance of the surface protection wax. For example, they mention it's easy to apply, heavy duty, and does the job beautifully. Some are also satisfied with water resistance. That said, opinions are mixed on appearance, value, smell, and quality.

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201 customers mention "Performance"178 positive23 negative

Customers like the performance of the surface protection wax. For example, they mention it does the job beautifully, protects for a long time, and is easy to apply. Some say it works as instructed and doesn't have a scent. That said, most are happy with the finished project and the outcome.

"...It therefore works perfectly...." Read more

"I used this product to treat my Barbour and the product is great, easy to apply and provide lasting waterproof treatment...." Read more

"...Excellent product, I will buy it again! :)" Read more

"Worked great. Used on shoes & a wax hat!!" Read more

139 customers mention "Ease of use"104 positive35 negative

Customers find the surface protection wax easy to apply. They say it's not too hard and it sinks right in. They also mention that a hair dryer makes the application of the wax much easier.

"I used this product to treat my Barbour and the product is great, easy to apply and provide lasting waterproof treatment...." Read more

"It's easy to apply, gives a uniform look. However, if applied too heavily, it smells a bit like a Crayola. Using a hair dryer helps smooth the look...." Read more

"...I thought it would be a much messier process. Rubbed into the jacket easily...." Read more

"...'re trying to wax rougher cloth such as canvas, it's near impossible to make the wax set in all the way without the use of a blow dryer...." Read more

89 customers mention "Water resistance"65 positive24 negative

Customers like the water resistance of the surface protection wax. For example, they say it does a good job waterproofing their bag, keeping the contents inside dry, and protecting the bag. Some mention that it soaked in nicely after warming it up. That said, most are happy with the product's performance.

"...my Barbour and the product is great, easy to apply and provide lasting waterproof treatment...." Read more

"...It has done a great job at waterproofing my bag, keeping the contents inside dry, and protecting the bag itself from further deterioration...." Read more

"...My jacket is now very water resistant and blocks the wind better. A waxed cotton jacket is more durable than synthetic materials...." Read more

"...I added, apparently, too much wax at first and thus the canvas didn't really dry, even after five days...." Read more

41 customers mention "Durability"29 positive12 negative

Customers like the durability of the surface protection wax. They mention it's heavy duty, feels very high quality, and works great for waterproofing. The wax is easy to use, nontoxic, and will last a long time. It holds up well in mild rain and is made with natural materials.

"...A waxed cotton jacket is more durable than synthetic materials...." Read more

"...that Otterwax is expensive for the size provided, but still a quality product. I will update on durability later on." Read more

"...Since it wasnt worked in very well it also didnt offer any overtly recognizable protection from rain and wind...." Read more

"...dry place and Walla no more worries about morning due and it lasts a good long time.🤙🏻..." Read more

79 customers mention "Appearance"54 positive25 negative

Customers are mixed about the appearance of the surface protection wax. Some mention that it remained flexible and took on a nice weathered look, while others say that it looks odd, matte, and tacky.

"...This doesn’t happen with waxed cotton. Also waxed cotton is way more stylish." Read more

"It's easy to apply, gives a uniform look. However, if applied too heavily, it smells a bit like a Crayola. Using a hair dryer helps smooth the look...." Read more

"...The jeans looked matte, felt tacky, did not get the stiff feel that people were talking about. Something was not right...." Read more

"...After the oven, my bag looked and felt great, no white stains and good water resistance...." Read more

77 customers mention "Smell"42 positive35 negative

Customers are mixed about the smell of the surface protection wax. Some mention that it smells pretty good, while others say that it has an unpleasent smell like grease.

"...its easier than using beeswax and has pine smell...." Read more

"...However, if applied too heavily, it smells a bit like a Crayola. Using a hair dryer helps smooth the look...." Read more

"...No odor and not tacky after it’s soaked in good!" Read more

"un pleasent smell...like grease" Read more

76 customers mention "Quality"49 positive27 negative

Customers are mixed about the quality of the surface protection wax. Some mention it's great, soft, and waxy, leaving a thick, consistent layer of wax that is impregnated in the fabric. However, others say that it became patchy, and left a tacky waxy layer.

"...my bag, keeping the contents inside dry, and protecting the bag itself from further deterioration. Excellent product, I will buy it again! :)" Read more

"...But no. Not only do otters not produce wax, as far as I can tell none are even employed by this company...." Read more

"...its easier than using beeswax and has pine smell. its the texture of earwax so not too hard and not a paste but some pressure and warmth from hands..." Read more

"...sheen and the next day the shine was gone and it was very soft and waxy. Feels like conditioned leather." Read more

35 customers mention "Value"14 positive21 negative

Customers are mixed about the value of the surface protection wax. Some mention it's worth the money, great buy, and worth the effort. Others say it'll make their own next time, expensive for the size provided, and small for the price.

"...I find that Otterwax is expensive for the size provided, but still a quality product. I will update on durability later on." Read more

"This is a decent product in terms of cost-effectiveness...." Read more

"I think this is a decent product, but it is a small bar for the price. For small items, it's probably great...." Read more

"...Otter Wax is a very easy product to work with. Felt the price was fair considering how fast it was delivered...." Read more

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Amazon-Kunde

Easy to use

Reviewed in the United States on July 14, 2024

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My canvas bag was waterproof again after the treatment. It therefore works perfectly. I treated the bag with a hair dryer immediately after waxing, so the product was well absorbed and no residue remained on the bag.

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eric nicolas

Long term review - Great product easy to apply

Reviewed in the United States on February 24, 2024

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I used this product to treat my Barbour and the product is great, easy to apply and provide lasting waterproof treatment. I waxed my Barbour 2 years ago now and so far the product is still performing as the first day I applied it. I highly recommend it.

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Grant Ward

Great Product!

Reviewed in the United States on January 13, 2016

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I bought this canvas wax about a year ago for waxing a messenger bag that I have owned for years that is starting to fall apart, in hopes that the wax would protect the fibers a bit. I'm happy to say that it has down just that, and a pretty good job at it too. There is only one thing I have to complain about (thus why I rated this 4 stars) and that is that there were very little instructions on how to apply the wax, not to mention clean it. I think it suggested using their own waxed fabric cleaner, but again, no further details really. Apply it was difficult for me, but I got the job done. I will say that if you're trying to wax rougher cloth such as canvas, it's near impossible to make the wax set in all the way without the use of a blow dryer. If it doesn't set into all the fibers, the wax is prone to dry out and flake off, especially in dryer climates. Make sure to use a heat source to "melt" the wax into the fibers, the result will be much more desirable! Okay, so that was the only negative thing I had to say about this. It has done a great job at waterproofing my bag, keeping the contents inside dry, and protecting the bag itself from further deterioration. Excellent product, I will buy it again! :)

8 people found this helpful

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James Hasinger

easy to use. Follow the directions

Reviewed in the United States on May 1, 2024

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Worked great. Used on shoes & a wax hat!!

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Andrew S.

Great stuff but used to be cheaper

Reviewed in the United States on July 7, 2024

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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.

Reviewed in the United States on May 17, 2024

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It's easy to apply, gives a uniform look. However, if applied too heavily, it smells a bit like a Crayola. Using a hair dryer helps smooth the look. I find that Otterwax is expensive for the size provided, but still a quality product. I will update on durability later on.

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Amazon Customer

Jacket is now wind proof, water resistant.

Reviewed in the United States on January 16, 2024

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Took a new canvas / cotton jacket and made it both wind and water resistant. I thought it would be a much messier process. Rubbed into the jacket easily. The worst part was melting it into the jacket with the hair dryer, took a while. Total time for the project was 2 hours. Let it hang dry in the furnace room for a day. Very happy with the finished project.

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David

It works ok, with proper instructions

Reviewed in the United States on June 16, 2015

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This is a decent product in terms of cost-effectiveness. I should point out, though, that this wax helps fabrics to resist (repel) water; it does not make them water-proof. I used it on a canvas messenger bag, and it works ok if you just have to walk for ten minutes under the rain, for instance, which is the only thing I needed. For anything more than that, you should use some other (actual) water-proofing method.

As some other users have indicated, the instructions on the package are not terribly helpful. I added, apparently, too much wax at first and thus the canvas didn't really dry, even after five days. I tried putting the waxed bag inside a pillowcase and using the tumble drier for half hour, but didn't help much. Since I knew that providing heat was important for curing the fabric, I ended up using an oven, which finally did the trick. So... my two cents:

- DO NOT apply too much wax at first. It's much better to give the fabric a light layer, let it dry, and then apply another one. If you have never done this, is hard to tell how much is too much, but let us say that the wax should not be too noticeable and you should still be able to feel the texture of the fabric, despite being a little sticky.
- HEAT IS IMPORTANT. I used an oven (a regular stove oven) because I figured that it was better to apply heat evenly across all the fabric. I should say that an oven at 200 F for 20 or 25 minutes works fine. Don't over do it, specially if your waxed object has metal parts. If it has plastic parts, just don't do it at all. After the oven, my bag looked and felt great, no white stains and good water resistance.
-BONUS: kind of obvious, but different fabrics take a different amount of time to dry. Case in point, the canvas from my bag dried much faster than the webbing shoulder strap, a plastic-based fabric.

14 people found this helpful

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J. Wilson

Easy to use and works great!

Reviewed in Canada on January 17, 2024

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A great fabric wax, that is easy to use, and completes the job really well. I used it to re-wax my flint and tinder jacket. A gentle rub across the fabric, worked in with my fingers and then used a hairdryer to help absorb. There was already wax within the jacket so only a third of the bar was needed. It smells great and appealed to my dog who ate the other two thirds. I will be buying again when needed, as I'm not sure that I can claim under warranty. It works, it's great and it's natural. Oh, and dogs love it!

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Javier Antonio Reyna Flores

Entregado

Reviewed in Mexico on October 6, 2021

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El articulo ya fue entregado y funciona perfecto para mis necesidades, gracias!

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Equinox

Prefect for waxing canvas.

Reviewed in Australia on March 21, 2024

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I bought this to wax my canvas hat for work and this works well but it takes a while for the wax p dry and multiple layers were needed.

Matt Grant

Easy to use

Reviewed in Canada on December 2, 2023

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I used this on a pair of Parkhurst Goodyear Welt waxed suede boots as I got ready for winter. I wanted them to be really waterproof and to be easy to clean when slush and salt got on the leather. The suede was waxed when I received the boots, with some pull up. As I approached winter and there was more pull up i wanted to rewax. I rubbed the wax on and the heated it with a blow dryer to help it seep into the leather. The results were fantastic.

Water is beading right off the boot. As an added bonus, there is a bit of a waxy shine that I wasn’t expecting, and I can choose to either buff out scuffs, or to allow them to show the suede color underneath.

Highly recommend.

Walter V.

En textiles

Reviewed in Mexico on October 4, 2021

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En textiles, la cera aplicada se vuelve un poco apestosa.

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