Waxed canvas is like
everything else, some people love it, some don't. People adore and admire waxed canvas because of its strength and durability, its waterproof nature as well as its ability of aging beautifully.
The waxed canvas
that I am using to make my bags is from a British manufacturer with
over 100 years history. The fabrics are produced from densely woven
two-fold cotton yarns, impregnated
with a paraffin based wax, which reinvents the
cotton fabric. This process creates the waterproof nature, and gives
the cotton a unique but soft hand feel. The hand feel is just
different from cotton, linen or wool. As it feels so different, it is
not everybody's cup of tea.
I love working with
waxed canvas. The character of the fabric develops from the point I
start cutting out the bag, as unique scuffs and marks develop during the
handcraft process. And when the bag reaches the buyer, it gains
character through its use. Unlike most natural materials, wax canvas
looks even better when as it ages.
Besides it has a
strong British tradition, I feel waxed canvas fits into the Minus
philosophy perfectly: humble, durable yet stylish!
