One thing for certain, wax is a mix of dissolved paraffins, and the lighter components, which make it flow, also have higher vapor pressure and slowly evaporate. So the wax itself will lose its mass and continuity over time, and needs to be replenished. Not tomorrow or even next year, but somewhere down the road.
On Tuesday, January 22, 2013 12:22:29 PM UTC-6, Cyclofiend Jim wrote: > > I think in this day of high tech fabrics, we have forgotten that the > swelling action of cotton does give certain fabrics waterproof results. > > The only bags which I've actually waxed used waxed fabric to begin > with. And only because I've done this with Barbour and Filson clothing > over the years. It's not complex, but as with any natural fabric, takes a > small amount of attention and care. > > nheine.wordpress.com/ <http://janheine.wordpress.com/> >> > -- You received this message because you are subscribed to the Google Groups "RBW Owners Bunch" group. To post to this group, send email to [email protected]. To unsubscribe from this group, send email to [email protected]. Visit this group at http://groups.google.com/group/rbw-owners-bunch?hl=en. For more options, visit https://groups.google.com/groups/opt_out.
