Weinbender Textiles LLC was founded in 2015 by Tom Weinbender. Tom is an expert in the textile industry, with more than 40 years experience selling performance textiles and working directly with his customers to find solutions for beautiful and functional products across many platforms. Tom can assist experienced designers and start-ups alike in finding the perfect material to create the perfect jacket, bag, pants, or something completely new.
As an associate of Halley Stevensons, Tom can offer beautiful waxed cottons. Waxed cottons were invented to protect from the harsh elements over 200 years ago. And while there have been may advances in synthetic fabrics, the traditional aesthetic continues to appeal and its impressive performance still stands.
- Strong. Waxed cotton is natural, breathable and its renowned strength has been field tested for centuries.
- Durable. Waxed cotton is built to last. With proper care, a waxed cotton jacket can be a family heirloom.
- Character. Waxed cotton garments get better with age and become as unique as the wearer.
- Windproof. While the densely woven cotton base material is tough, the wax treatment is a formidable barrier to the worst weather.
- Waterproof. Waxed cotton is the original waterproof fabric and with proper attention will continue to do so. For the most challenging of climates, Halley Stevensons produces an ultra-wax finish that outperforms many of it modern rivals.