Re: [at-l] Totally Unscientific Rain and Wind Clothing Tests

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In a message dated 1/3/99 6:21:41 PM EDT, bullard@northnet.org writes:

<<  The Aussie outback coats use waxed cotton.
 I don't plan on trying cotton but I have a 60/40 Mountain Cloth anorak that
 I have considered waxing somehow. >>

Waxed Cotton Color Wax 
•Restores both water-repellency and color to waxed-cotton and oil-skin 
clothing. 

•Easy and clean application can be used on wet or dry fabric 

•Once dry, the color and water-repellency is locked into the fibers by 
the wax 

•Non-aerosol, non-flammable and environment safe  <A HREF="http://www.nikwax-
usa.com/">Nikwax USA</A> 

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