What You Should Know About Waxed Canvas （6）

Waxed Canvas vs Leather

Not all waxed canvas is of equal quality and not all leather is of equal quality. The quality of waxed canvas is determined by the fibres used, the thickness of the weave and the quality of the waxing process. Grades of leather range from full grain leather, which is the highest quality grade, down to bonded leather, which is reconstituted leather shavings glued together.

Let’s compare high quality waxed canvas with full grain leather firstly.

Cost:A full grain leather article, such as a bag, is likely to cost between 20% to 50% more than its waxed canvas counterpart.

Apperance: Waxed canvas has a vintage charm, it’s a performance fabric but it doesn’t have the sporty image of synthetic materials. Full grain leather has a more sophisticated appearance better suited to a formal or business context. 

Features: The leather bag will be stronger and a small hole in a leather bag won’t unravel as it might with canvas. The waxed canvas bag will be much more waterproof.

Maintenance: Both bags will last a lifetime but both bags will require maintenance, albeit minimal. Both full grain leather and waxed canvas improve with age, developing a rich patina.

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