The origin of waxed canvas can be traced back to the sailing industry in Scotland, where it was used to make waterproof sails for ships. It has since become a popular material for bags, workwear, and outdoor gear thanks to its water-resistant, stain-resistant, and ultra-durable qualities.

Contrary to popular belief, leather can be a remarkably sustainable material. Without the United States Leather Industry, nearly 2 billion pounds of cattle hides would be sent to landfills each year. Wanakah Brand Goods uses only vegetable tanned leather - leather that has been tanned using natural vegetable tannins such as tree bark, leaves, and roots. This vegetable tanning process imparts colors that are notably rich in character, and is much easier on the environment than leathers that are tanned using heavy metals and other toxic elements. Similarly, it is much easier on the environment than petrochemical based synthetic leather alternatives that need to be replaced often and can take in excess of 500 years to decompose.