Cotton can Leak, when new, let some air through and leak around the seams. After the canvas has been wet once this will no longer happen because of the cotton
expanding. Very light stains can appear on a wet tent, however these stains cause no problems.
In order to preserve your tent’s water resistance and prolong its lifespan after a considerable amount of use, the outside of the canvas can be re-treated with a sealant. There are many good spay can sealants on the market, and, as mentioned, we also sell re-proofer.
