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I saw these waxed cotton pieces from Eileen Fisher and thought I would pass them along.

 

Is waxed cotton a yay or nay for you?

 

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Re: Waxed Cotton: Yay or Nay?

Nay...I don't like the feel of waxed cotton.

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Re: Waxed Cotton: Yay or Nay?

Waxed cotton?  What in the heck is that? 

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Re: Waxed Cotton: Yay or Nay?

I'd love it only as a waterproof trench coat or a tote or duffle bag.  It's very classic in a rugged way.

 

 

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Re: Waxed Cotton: Yay or Nay?

Don't think it's breathable. I believe waxing is used to make fabric waterproof.

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Re: Waxed Cotton: Yay or Nay?

I love a jacket done in waxed cotton.  Last season I saw an Eileen Fisher waxed long jacket on sale for a ridiculous low price.  I walked away telling myself I didn't need it, but obviously it still bugs me if I am talking about it.  😁

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Re: Waxed Cotton: Yay or Nay?

It's a cotton impregnated with a parafin or natural beeswax woven into or applied to the cloth...

 

In the old days, especially in the West, the cotton coats the cowboys wore (thinking of the long dusters) were rubbed with beeswax to create a waterproof film on the cotton coat. It was also applied to other coats, hats, etc to work clothing when out in the field.

 

Today, it still serves the same purpose, it resists water, but is applied differently.  Feels a little strange, like there's a light coat of rubber on the cloth.  

 

I personally don't mind it for outerwear, but a firm no to any regular clothing...  Woman LOL  

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Re: Waxed Cotton: Yay or Nay?


@lolakimono wrote:

I saw these waxed cotton pieces from Eileen Fisher and thought I would pass them along.

 

Is waxed cotton a yay or nay for you?

 


@lolakimono I thought this thread was going to be about dental floss! Smiley LOL

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Re: Waxed Cotton: Yay or Nay?

Nay.  Both of them are not flattering at all imo...........

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@wishmoon wrote:


...I thought this thread was going to be about dental floss! Smiley LOL


 

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LOL!  @lolakimono has been around long enough to know that a thread about dental floss goes in the Wellness forum!  Smiley Tongue

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