AC friend and Otter Wax founder Chris Chase proposed that we put together a series of DIY videos on reproofing canvas products. We wanted to test wax a range of artifacts from dry finish canvas sneakers to an AC flap musette. Unlike traditional fabric waxes, Otter Wax is made from natural materials and is 100% petroleum free. In the video below, Chris demonstrates a method for rewaxing canvas sneakers that doesn’t require a double boiler or heat gun. This is the first in a series of AC x Otter Wax reproofing videos. Start gathering your dry finish canvas goods.
Chris reproofing a pair of Superga canvas sneakers
Post reproofing
Otter Wax. All natural, petroleum free fabric wax.For interested parties, here’s our original post on reproofing a Filson duckbill cap using Martexin wax.
this is great. thanks for sharing.
Is it made from Otters?
tomtom–
No. Otters are a “source of inspiration, not an ingredient.”
http://www.otterwax.com/about/
Yes, thank you for sharing such a great product! I prefer my canvas shoes to be unwaxed, but this has reminded me that I definitely need to rewax my super dry AC musette.