Gewachstes
Gewachstes is a German adjective and past participle meaning “waxed” and is used to describe materials and surfaces treated with wax. The form stems from Wachs (wax) with the participle suffix -tes. In German, gewachstes can also function as a noun phrase referring to an item made of or coated with wax.
Common contexts include textiles, paper and wood. In textiles, gewachstes Tuch denotes fabric treated with wax
In paper and bookbinding, gewachstes Papier refers to paper coated with wax to resist moisture. In woodworking
Application and care: Waxing is usually done by heating the wax and applying it evenly by brush