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Recommendations for rainproof trousers
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Linseed oil also polymerizes very fast and can be used to waterproof fabrics.
Yes, it's used to make oilcloth but as far as I know, you'd have to leave the garment to dry somewhere with ventilation for a week or more. However I've not done it so if that isn't the case please correct me.
I've never done it, but I believe you can iron it to set the oil, kind of like seasoning a cast iron pan. It's worth looking into.
I've found using a blow dryer works pretty well, and helps keep the wax liquid until the cloth can absorb it (often it's linseed mixed with beeswax, the linseed really makes a difference). The extra heat seems to help the fibers remain soft and the liquid flowing, while driving off the excess solvent
If you go for linseed oil, make sure to put it outside to dry. During the oxidization process it can get so hot that it's self-igniting.