Gold prospectors poured into California during the U.S Westward movement. High intensity of work and sand made the often wore cotton and linen clothing not suitable, while animal leather doesn't breathe well. Therefore, wax canvas became the equipment of gold prospectors.

Hard cargo that can stand up - the new wax jacket. The heated waxed fabric fully absorbs the beeswax on the surface, so it's going to feel really hard when u first wear it. The jacket will gradually fit as the body heats up. It leaves different creases after it's worn. If you are a tooling buff, gets your hands on it.