{"id":39893,"date":"2023-02-02T07:21:23","date_gmt":"2023-02-02T06:21:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-01.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/beeswax\/"},"modified":"2023-02-02T07:21:29","modified_gmt":"2023-02-02T06:21:29","slug":"beeswax","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/blog\/beeswax\/","title":{"rendered":"Beeswax &#8211; A natural miracle worker"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beeswax-bees.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beeswax-bees-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"Some bees on a piece of honey\" class=\"wp-image-2763\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">What does beeswax do for outdoor clothing?<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Have you ever heard of Maya the Bee? That cute little bee that first appeared in a book by the German writer Waldemar Bonsels? In the book, she spends her days going on thrilling adventures with her goofy pal Willy, which makes for a great story but isn\u2019t really true to life. In fact, her everyday existence would be quite a bit different in real life. Maya would fly from flower to flower, collecting pollen and secreting a mixture of mainly esters of fatty acids and various long-chain alcohols. Boring, isn\u2019t it? Not at all! That\u2019s how we get beeswax!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So far so good? No? Ok, you\u2019re probably asking yourself what all that has to do with being outdoors, right? You\u2019d be surprised, but it actually has quite a bit to do with it. <strong>Beeswax<\/strong> happens to be an <strong>essential ingredient<\/strong> in several <strong>care products<\/strong> for both <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/walking-boots\/\">walking boots<\/a> and skin care. Wax is even used in foods as a release agent and glazing agent. Pretty versatile stuff. In this short post, I\u2019d like to show you everything beeswax has to offer us outdoorsy folk. So, keep reading &#8211; it\u2019s worth it \u2013 and not just for the fans of Maya the Bee!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-properties-and-areas-of-use\">Properties and areas of use<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As was mentioned before, the beeswax we all know is a <strong>secretion<\/strong> from <strong>worker bee\u2019s<\/strong> <strong>wax glands<\/strong>. It\u2019s always white when it is first secreted. It <strong>turns yellow<\/strong> as a result of the incorporation of <strong>pollen oils<\/strong> from <strong>pollen<\/strong>. This contains <strong>carotene<\/strong>, a pigment that also gives pumpkins and carrots their colour. By the way, pollen oil is also what gives beeswax its unique and sweet smell. Ok. Enough of that. Let\u2019s talk about how useful this stuff is.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beeswax-natural-leather-wax.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beeswax-natural-leather-wax-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"a bottle of Holmenkol's natural leather wax - shoe care\" class=\"wp-image-2762\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Holmenkol &#8211; Natural Leather Wax &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/shoe-care-products\/\">Shoe care<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Shoe care products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In the outdoor industry, beeswax is most commonly used as an ingredient in <strong>shoe care products<\/strong>. Beeswax-based shoe care is a <strong>natural way<\/strong> to <strong>care for leather walking and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/mountaineering-boots\/\">mountaineering boots<\/a><\/strong>. It is necessary because it gives the leather something it loses over time &#8211; moisture. As you\u2019ve probably already witnessed, leather tends to dry up and harden over time, even causing it to tear in some cases. Using beeswax-based shoe care products can remedy this, giving the leather a nice little boost in moisture. Treating the leather with such products on a regular basis will increase the lifespan of your \u2013 often very expensive \u2013 <strong>outdoor shoes<\/strong>. Plus, beeswax-based products also <strong>proof<\/strong> the leather, giving the shoes that necessary <strong>water-repellent layer<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waterproofing textiles<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This brings me to another important benefit for us outdoor enthusiasts: beeswax can be used to proof <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/outdoor-jackets\/\">outdoor jackets<\/a><\/strong> and <strong>trousers<\/strong> as well. A <strong>beeswax-based treatment<\/strong> can make these garments <strong>very water and wind resistant<\/strong>, whilst simultaneously increasing their <strong>durability<\/strong> for those tough days outdoors. Usually, these proofers consist of a <strong>mixture of beeswax and paraffin<\/strong>, so they\u2019re not at all harmful to your health. Of course, as with anything else, any product pre-treated with beeswax will lose its water-resistant properties over time, but there are plenty of products on the market you can use to reproof your garment. But more on that later.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beeswax-climb-on.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beeswax-climb-on-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"a climber has a tin of intensive skin repair in his hands\" class=\"wp-image-2759\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Climb On! &#8211; Mini Bar for climbers<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Skin care products<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You may even find beeswax in <strong>skin care products<\/strong>. If you\u2019re thinking, \u201cWhat? Now, you\u2019re trying sell me outdoor skin cream?\u201d, please just keep reading. Even the roughest and tannest skin needs a little tender love and care! Skin care products with beeswax are specifically designed for climbers with <strong>dry<\/strong> and <strong>particularly worn skin<\/strong>, meaning skin that is often exposed to the sun and fresh\/cold air. Not unlike what beeswax does for leather, special beeswax-based care products gives our skin some of that <strong>long-lost moisture back<\/strong>. Plus, these products <strong>alleviate<\/strong> the effect of <strong>sunburns<\/strong> and <strong>accelerate the healing process<\/strong> of chapped lips as well as minor <strong>skin lesions<\/strong>. So, as you can imagine, these products are great for those of you who spend all the livelong day climbing limestone and granite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-do-i-know-if-beeswax-is-in-a-product\">How do I know if beeswax is in a product?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re worried about buying a product that claims to contain beeswax but doesn\u2019t, you shouldn\u2019t be: all products containing beeswax are labelled accordingly. Of course, there is no official label to date, but oftentimes you\u2019ll find a product with the label \u201c<strong>contains real beeswax<\/strong>\u201c. If the product in question doesn\u2019t have such a label, it\u2019s worth taking a quick peek at the <strong>ingredients<\/strong>. Even though this may not be as relevant to us outdoor enthusiasts, it\u2019s still worth noting: in the food industry, if beeswax is used as a food additive, it has <strong>E-901 designation<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-how-to-care-for-leather-with-beeswax-and-how-to-reproof-garments\">How to care for leather with beeswax and how to reproof garments<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As was mentioned above, the outdoor industry usually uses beeswax for shoe care. A beeswax-based shoe polish makes it possible for us to care for our leather shoes in a natural way. The unique properties of the wax not only lubricate the leather but also feed it with essential nutrients. Plus, it does a few other things as well. But, we\u2019re getting ahead of ourselves.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Example<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consider the following example: you\u2019ve got your trusty walking boots with countless miles on them, and to be honest, they\u2019ve seen better days. They\u2019re dirty, the leather is brittle and looks worn. So, what do we do? We take a <strong>damp cloth to clean them<\/strong>. Once you\u2019ve got rid of the surface dirt and the <strong>shoes<\/strong> are somewhat <strong>dry<\/strong>, you can apply the <strong>beeswax shoe polish<\/strong>. Take a <strong>clean cloth<\/strong> and <strong>rub<\/strong> a <strong>thin layer<\/strong> of the <strong>shoe polish<\/strong> onto your shoes using <strong>circular motions<\/strong>. The <strong>fatty acids in the beeswax cleans<\/strong> the <strong>leather<\/strong> in a gentle way. Plus, the beeswax polish will <strong>brighten up<\/strong> <strong>faded colours<\/strong> as well. Allow the polish to set and voil\u00e0 &#8211; the boots will look as good as new! If you feel that your shoes need a bit more wax after the first layer has set, you can repeat as and when required. If you care for your leather shoes with a beeswax-based care product on a regular basis, you will significantly increase the lifespan of the shoe.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Waterproofing as a bonus<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to giving the leather essential nutrients and making the boots look better, beeswax shoe polish also acts as a <strong>water repellent<\/strong>. The layer of wax prevents water from penetrating into the interior, forcing rain to simply bead up and roll off the outside. In other words, you can forget about those expensive leather spray-on proofers.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"alignright\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beeswax-greenland-wax.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bergfreunde.de\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Beeswax-greenland-wax-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"A bar of Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven's Greenland wax treatment\" class=\"wp-image-2761\"\/><\/a><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven &#8211; Greenland Wax &#8211; Treatment<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>If you notice that your jacket (or trousers), which had been pre-treated with beeswax, is starting to lose its water-repellent properties, it\u2019s time to reproof it. To do this, you can use something like the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.alpinetrek.co.uk\/fjaellraeven-greenland-wax-travel-pack-dry-treatment-wax\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Greenland Wax from Fj\u00e4llr\u00e4ven<\/a>. This is basically a block of paraffin and beeswax. Take the garment in question and <strong>rub<\/strong> the <strong>wax block evenly onto the fabric<\/strong>. And, don\u2019t be afraid to <strong>apply a little bit more<\/strong> to the <strong>high-wear areas<\/strong>, such as the <strong>shoulders<\/strong> of your <strong>jackets<\/strong> or the <strong>knees<\/strong> of your <strong>trousers<\/strong>. Now, the <strong>wax<\/strong> just has to be <strong>melted<\/strong>. You can do this by using a <strong>hair dryer<\/strong> or an <strong>old iron<\/strong>. Once you\u2019ve heated up the wax, it will turn to liquid and be absorbed into the fabric. Once the wax has been <strong>absorbed evenly<\/strong> into the fabric and <strong>dried<\/strong>, you can take your jacket or trousers out for their next adventure!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you can see, beeswax is much more than the stuff swimming around in your honey or what people use for candles. It is a natural product with very useful properties for the outdoor industry and beyond. And it all came from Maya the Bee\u2019s wax glands.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Have you ever heard of Maya the Bee? That cute little bee that first appeared in a book by the German writer Waldemar Bonsels? In the book, she spends her days going on thrilling adventures with her goofy pal Willy, which makes for a great story but isn\u2019t really true to life. 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