CLASSIC WAX & OILSKIN

From Then to Now

The Ocean can be an inhospitable workplace. Men who worked at sea a hundred years ago were at the mercy of the wind, rain and waves with little protection from the elements. Often survival was dependent on good clothing. If a man was soaked on deck the icy waters could render his limbs heavy and slow his return journey to shore. These early seafarers devised a way of weather-proofing their crude canvas smocks.

Swatches of our products can be ordered from the individual product pages. Due to the large number of sample requests that we have been receiving, we have been forced to restrict this service to Bona Fida companies only. We therefore request that you place your web site address in the "Special Request" box. If you are unable to provide a web site address then please feel free to contact our sales office who will deal with your request.

A maximum of six swatches will be supplied by post, for larger orders it may be more appropriate for a representative to contact you to discuss your needs.

Authentic Wax Finish - Stocked Qualities

Quality	Weave	Composition	Weight / m2	Width	Description
Antique 6	Cambric	100% Cotton	270 g/m2	148 cm	2/40's Combed Cambric, Dyed & Waxed with Aged Appearance
Japara 6	Cambric	100% Cotton	275 g/m2	148 cm	Dyed, Cupra-ammonium Style & Waxed
Wax Tartan 6	Cambric	100% Cotton	310 g/m2	148 cm	Printed & Waxed cambric with Dry finish
Antique Elite	Canvas	100% Cotton	350 g/m2	148 cm	2/20's Combed Canvas, Dyed & Waxed with Aged finish
Chera 8	Canvas	100% Cotton	375 g/m2	148 cm	Dyed & Waxed Canvas

Authentic Wax Finish - Made to Order

Quality	Weave	Composition	Weight / m2	Width	Description
Cuprelli 4	Plain	100% Cotton	175 g/m2	148 cm	Lightweight Waxed Cotton With a lustrous Finish
Chera 4	Cambric	100% Cotton	190 g/m2	148 cm	Lightweight, Supple, Oiled Cotton
Antique 4	Cambric	100% Cotton	190 g/m2	150 cm	Lightweight Cotton with Firm Waxed Finish
Paco	Plain	Nylon/Cotton	200 g/m2	148 cm	A Soft handle Waxed Nylon/Cotton with a Texturised Surface
Tressona 6	Plain	100% Cotton	265 g/m2	148 cm	Medium Weight Cotton with a Soft Hand and a Brightness of Finish Somewhat Between Antique 6 and Japara 6
Chera 6	Cambric	100% Cotton	275 g/m2	148 cm	Dyed & Waxed Cambric
Caribbean Wax	Panama	100% Cotton	340 g/m2	138 cm	Cotton Panama, Dyed with a Wax Finish
Japara 8	Canvas	100% Cotton	360 g/m2	148 cm	Dyed, Cupra-ammonium Style & Waxed
Milwax 8	Canvas	100% Cotton	395 g/m2	148 cm	2/20's Combed Canvas, Dyed & Waxed with a Soft Mill finish
Antique Bonneville	Canvas	100% Cotton	425 g/m2	148 cm	Heavy Weight Canvas with a firm Handle and a Polished Appearance
Nevada	2:1 Twill	98% Cotton / 2% Lycra	440 g/m2	148 cm	Heavyweight Cotton with Lycra for Added Comfort
Rhinowax 10	Canvas	100% Cotton	500 g/m2	148 cm	Dyed & Waxed Canvas with an Arid finish
Chera 10	Canvas	100% Cotton	500 g/m2	148 cm	Heavyweight Dyed and Waxed Canvas

Sahara Dry Wax Finish - Stocked Qualities

Quality	Weave	Composition	Weight / m2	Width	Description	Stock Item	Data Sheet	Colours	Swatch Card
Sahara Sun	Canvas	50% Hemp 50% Cotton	550 g/m2	148 cm	50/50 Hemp/Cotton coated with dry handle synthetic wax finish.

Driden Washable Wax Finish - Stocked Qualities

Quality	Weave	Composition	Weight / m2	Width	Description
Driden Sahara 6	Cambric	100% Cotton	230 g/m2	148 cm	Lightweight cotton cambric, with dry handle synthetic wax finish, hand washable.
Driden Romano	Plain	100% Cotton	250 g/m2	150 cm	Lightweight Cotton with Washable Wax Finish
Driden Cherokee	Cambric	100% Cotton	260 g/m2	148 cm	Emerised cotton cambric with washable wax finish.

Driden Washable Wax Finish - Made to Order