For decades I've use boot wax on my wool outerwear very successfully. Rub the wax between your palms then rub it into the garment. Microwave for 10 seconds MAX or melt in with a hair drier set on low.
When canoeing in Ontario and Quebec I SnoSeal treated my wool felt crusher hat with six coats of wax, melting it in each time with a hair drier on Low. All day rains failed to penetrate the treated hat.(You always get all day rains on canoe trips. :(
Since I wore military jungle boots when canoeing I waxed my socks too for faster drying. Same goes for my surplus wool officers' pants.
SEE? I DO use wool in some situations, much as I like synthetics for most outdoor clothing.
Now I use NikWax boot wax,(from teh tube)on wool ski caps, wool glove & mitten liners for winter use.
Anyone out there done anything similar to their wool garments with good results?
