Forget Tarps — The WWII Wax and Grease Formula That Turned Cloth into Armor Against Rain
Автор: Forgotten Survival
Загружено: 2025-11-08
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Long before synthetic raincoats or waterproof sprays, WWII soldiers used a secret wax-and-grease blend to turn canvas and uniforms into rainproof armor. Made from field rations, candle wax, and gun grease, this formula shed water, blocked wind, and lasted through bomb storms when tarps failed.
In this episode, uncover how this forgotten waterproofing technique worked, why it vanished from manuals after the war, and how you can safely replicate it using modern materials for tents, packs, and off-grid shelters.
🔥 What You’ll Learn in This Video:
The original WWII waterproofing blend and how it was mixed in the field.
How soldiers treated cloth to repel water without losing breathability.
Why wax layering outperformed modern synthetics under pressure.
How to safely recreate and test it at home today.
📌 We Also Answer:
Can this WWII method waterproof cotton, canvas, or denim?
How long does the treatment last compared to sprays?
Why was it phased out after 1945?
🔔 Subscribe for more forgotten WWII survival engineering, tactical weatherproofing, and historical prepper innovations that still outperform modern gear.
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