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It has a 1" web strap that is not adjustable, but is sewn to the bag at an angle, so when you have it over your shoulder, the bag rests horizontal when it's behind you. The main bag, 12-1/2" x 10-3/4", is made of waxed canvas. The wax reinforces the fabric and makes it more water and dirt resistant. The top and inside vertical seams of the bag are what is known as "taped" and have a length of fabric folded over the edges and stitched for reinforcement.
The waxed canvas on this bag brought back memories of my first jacket during my period as a motorcyclist, a Belstaff Trialmaster made of waxed cotton, very functional with big pockets with brass buttons and lightweight compared to a leather jacket–yet still looked like leather. Although waxed cotton Belstaff's are no longer made, this jacket has achieved it's place as a classic. Waxed cotton appears to be making a comeback now in the mainstream fashion realm with new jackets in this fabric being produced by J. Crew (under license with Belstaff) and new designs by Swobo.
In the age of plastic, nylon and carbon fiber, there's something about non synthetic materials that are definitely more appealing and it's nice to know independent manufacturer's like Archival Clothing are doing innovative new work using classic materials with their new musette bags.
