Waxed Canvas Jackets
Waxed Coats for Work and Field
Unrivalled Protection
Tin Cloth Jackets
Tin Cloth is cotton duck canvas that’s been thoroughly saturated with paraffin under high pressure and heat. The tightness of weave provides excellent resistance to weather, abrasion, and tearing. At twice the weight of many imitators, Tin Cloth is dense and tough without excess bulk.
Serving Generations
Tin Cloth Cruiser Jacket
The waxed-canvas version of our iconic jacket, patented in 1914. No other waxed jacket can match its legacy of dependable protection.
Made for the Job
Waxed Work Jackets
Work happens in all kinds of weather and environments. Whether the job requires a rain shell, protection from barbed wire, or warm insulation, Filson waxed work jackets are purpose-built for the conditions.
From the Archive
Tin Cloth Work Jacket
Modeled after our archival wool jacket from the 1990s, this jacket provides straightforward protection. It’s cut at the hip, fully lined, and highly water-resistant.
Classic Weatherproofing Bolstered for the Cold
Insulated Waxed Jackets
Waxed cotton is a time-tested solution for staying dry. Combined with innovative fills, these waxed jackets extend the comfort range for frigid conditions.
Heavy-Duty Warmth
Tin Cloth PrimaLoft® Jacket
Classic straightforward design combined with our strongest waxed cotton and the lightweight warmth of PrimaLoft® Gold.
Waxed Canvas Vests
Whether layered under a rain jacket, for warmth over a flannel shirt, or as a simple shell to keep sawdust and woodchips from sticking to you, our waxed vests are purpose-built for the task at hand.
Blending Tradition & Innovation
Tin Cloth Insulated Work Vest
Iconic waxed Tin Cloth blocks rain, mud, and wind. Lightweight PrimaLoft® Gold provides core warmth with minimal weight.
Dry Waxed Jackets
Our dry-wax jackets are made from natural cotton with a unique wax finish for water resistance. This fabric finish feels different than traditional waxed cottons with its dry hand-feel. Many Filson dry-wax jackets are washable in cold water.
Heavy-Duty Warmth
Ranger Insulated Jacket
An all-purpose shell. The lightweight waxed cotton fabric blocks wind and rain and the PrimaLoft® Gold insulation traps warmth.
Waxed Jackets in the Outlet
About Filson
Heritage Weather Proofing Pioneers
Filson pioneered manufacturing work clothes made with waxed canvas as early as the 1920s. “Waxed jacket” is a current term for describing the type of rainwear Filson has made for the past century. In the rain-soaked forests of the Pacific Northwest, sportsmen and forestry professionals trust Filson Tin Cloth, the original waxed canvas with a century of proven dependability.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a Waxed Canvas Jacket?
A waxed jacket is made from cotton that’s treated with wax to make it water-resistant. Evolved from the oiled sailcloth once used by 18th-century mariners for protection from weather and waves, current-day waxed cotton fabrics are treated with paraffin or beeswax-based formulas.
What are the advantages of waxed cotton jackets?
Waxed jackets are highly durable, softening with use and molding to the shape of your body. A Filson Tin Cloth jacket will not be damaged by thorns, brush, or sparks flying off a campfire. Our jackets, pants, and bags made with waxed canvas can be reproofed to maintain and even improve their water resistance over the years. What really sets a Filson waxed jacket apart, however, is the repairs we offer that can dramatically extend its service life. Waxed canvas should never be washed – just brush the mud off and hang it to dry. Over the years, a waxed jacket will develop its own unique patina that tells the story of miles traveled and jobs done well.