When it comes to durability and weatherproofing for jackets, waxed canvas is the O.G. It’s been keeping guys dry and coats from ripping for a few hundred years now, starting way back in the days of sailcloth in the 15th century. But in the past few decades, waxed canvas has seen stiff competition from synthetic fibers (primarily nylon, with its excellent ripstop qualities). Today you can choose from either material to cover yourself from the cold and rain—but why not choose both?
That’s exactly what Filson’s Alcan Canvas Cruiser offers: An ingenious combination of a heavy-duty waxed cotton canvas exterior and an ultra durable nylon-lined interior. That would be enough to put this jacket in any man’s good graces, but Filson goes the extra mile by reinforcing the shoulders and upper arms with Cordura ballistic nylon, some of the toughest clothing material on Earth.
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