·Cotton — Breathable and comfortable. Standard cotton softens with wear but may shrink. Look for ringspun or combed cotton for smoother, more durable fabric.
·Canvas — Heavy-duty woven fabric that resists tearing and abrasion. Waxed canvas adds water resistance and develops character with age.
Longevity & Care
·Cotton — Machine washable. Gets softer with every wash. Tumble dry low to minimize shrinkage.
·Canvas — Spot clean or machine wash on gentle. Re-wax waxed canvas annually to maintain water resistance.
Cost Per Use
·Cotton — Cotton is affordable but has a shorter lifespan than wool or linen. Organic and ringspun cotton cost slightly more but hold up noticeably longer.
·Canvas — Canvas bags and jackets can last decades — especially waxed canvas, which improves with age like leather.
·Priced around $100 (midpoint of $50–$150 for Accessories). At ~12 uses/month, this hits the $1-per-use "worth it" mark in 8 months — and falls to roughly 14¢ per use across a 5-year lifespan.