Barbour Jackets
Discussion
Mezzanine said:
Thinking of investing in a nice wax Barbour at the moment.
My image of them is something made properly and that will last me many years of wind and rain.
Is modern Barbour still this quality or have they been cheapened down to fulfil the wider market (like Hunter wellies or DM boots?)
Also thinking about a new waxed Barbour, I have had others in the distant past and they work perfectly, even better when you rewax them after a few years.My image of them is something made properly and that will last me many years of wind and rain.
Is modern Barbour still this quality or have they been cheapened down to fulfil the wider market (like Hunter wellies or DM boots?)
What concerns me is that I have two cars with leather seats, one in cream the other red. I have heard from someone else that the jackets can mark the seats quite badly.
Anyone any experience of this problem?
Mezzanine said:
Thinking of investing in a nice wax Barbour at the moment.
My image of them is something made properly and that will last me many years of wind and rain.
Is modern Barbour still this quality or have they been cheapened down to fulfil the wider market (like Hunter wellies or DM boots?)
Had mine five years & still as good as the day I bought it.My image of them is something made properly and that will last me many years of wind and rain.
Is modern Barbour still this quality or have they been cheapened down to fulfil the wider market (like Hunter wellies or DM boots?)
My wife bought a waxed Barbour jacket a couple of years ago, and I can honestly say it is very good.
My dad has worn the 'classic' waxed Barbour jackets for the last 50 years and I really think the new ones are as good. Not only that but they have incorporated some improvements into the new ones such as you can now buy them with a warmer quilted lining if required.
My wife chose the one with the quilted lining and she loves it. It gives the classic waxed jacket look, keeps the rain out, but is also really warm rather than offering almost no warmth like the older waxed jackets.
My dad has worn the 'classic' waxed Barbour jackets for the last 50 years and I really think the new ones are as good. Not only that but they have incorporated some improvements into the new ones such as you can now buy them with a warmer quilted lining if required.
My wife chose the one with the quilted lining and she loves it. It gives the classic waxed jacket look, keeps the rain out, but is also really warm rather than offering almost no warmth like the older waxed jackets.
Lord Marylebone said:
My wife bought a waxed Barbour jacket a couple of years ago, and I can honestly say it is very good.
My dad has worn the 'classic' waxed Barbour jackets for the last 50 years and I really think the new ones are as good. Not only that but they have incorporated some improvements into the new ones such as you can now buy them with a warmer quilted lining if required.
My wife chose the one with the quilted lining and she loves it. It gives the classic waxed jacket look, keeps the rain out, but is also really warm rather than offering almost no warmth like the older waxed jackets.
Sounds like the perfect solution. My dad has worn the 'classic' waxed Barbour jackets for the last 50 years and I really think the new ones are as good. Not only that but they have incorporated some improvements into the new ones such as you can now buy them with a warmer quilted lining if required.
My wife chose the one with the quilted lining and she loves it. It gives the classic waxed jacket look, keeps the rain out, but is also really warm rather than offering almost no warmth like the older waxed jackets.
Hadn’t realised they were made in the U.K - quite surprising really as (feels like) not much of quality is these days.
I’ve got a few Barbour jackets made in different materials and styles. They’re all pretty good.
Like belstaff they’ve maybe widened their appeal with a wider range of designs and not jacket items and more of an eye on fashion whilst keeping the core older original styles and models.
I think this has made them much more popular but alienated some original customers that think a Barbour should just be the classic battered wax jacket.
It’s just a jacket though.
Like belstaff they’ve maybe widened their appeal with a wider range of designs and not jacket items and more of an eye on fashion whilst keeping the core older original styles and models.
I think this has made them much more popular but alienated some original customers that think a Barbour should just be the classic battered wax jacket.
It’s just a jacket though.
I bought a Barbour and wear it occasionally, more as a fashion item than for country pursuits.
I wonder if I or the jacket have an issue though as whenever I wear it I perspire profusely in the arm sleeves, it doesn’t need to be that warm for it to happen.
Is it like a car where I have to unblock something to let the air circulate? Is it me? Or are “They all like that Sir”
I wonder if I or the jacket have an issue though as whenever I wear it I perspire profusely in the arm sleeves, it doesn’t need to be that warm for it to happen.
Is it like a car where I have to unblock something to let the air circulate? Is it me? Or are “They all like that Sir”
GC8 said:
Re quilted liners, you've been able to buy these and the jackets have had press studs to locate them, for as long as I can remember (late seventies).
I've got what looks like the furry pelt of a skinned large kids teddybear as the lining in mine which always raises a few comments lol (It's a 1980's Barbour Border which is refusing to wear out... I may have to be buried in it!)Thankyou4calling said:
I bought a Barbour and wear it occasionally, more as a fashion item than for country pursuits.
I wonder if I or the jacket have an issue though as whenever I wear it I perspire profusely in the arm sleeves, it doesn’t need to be that warm for it to happen.
Is it like a car where I have to unblock something to let the air circulate? Is it me? Or are “They all like that Sir”
You don’t breath much (at all) in the wax ones. They’re designed I think for standing around in the British weather or slow walking or maybe shooting stuff.I wonder if I or the jacket have an issue though as whenever I wear it I perspire profusely in the arm sleeves, it doesn’t need to be that warm for it to happen.
Is it like a car where I have to unblock something to let the air circulate? Is it me? Or are “They all like that Sir”
My wax ones are like that too.
Barbours seem to have the knack of being either too hot or not warm enough. But saying that I’ve had at least one for over 30 years and wouldn’t be without ...none of the new stuff strictly original. Currently have a Beaufort with Ancient Tartan lining.
The teddy bear skin liner is ok but I don’t know if the newer zip-in ones are better but the older press stud one never seem to line up with any of the jackets I’ve had.
Only rewaxed it a couple of weeks ago it came up great and quite a satisfying job, a big tin of their wax will do my jacket about three times and costs about £10.
Barbour’s tailoring service is excellent.
The teddy bear skin liner is ok but I don’t know if the newer zip-in ones are better but the older press stud one never seem to line up with any of the jackets I’ve had.
Only rewaxed it a couple of weeks ago it came up great and quite a satisfying job, a big tin of their wax will do my jacket about three times and costs about £10.
Barbour’s tailoring service is excellent.
BT Summers said:
Mezzanine said:
Thinking of investing in a nice wax Barbour at the moment.
My image of them is something made properly and that will last me many years of wind and rain.
Is modern Barbour still this quality or have they been cheapened down to fulfil the wider market (like Hunter wellies or DM boots?)
Also thinking about a new waxed Barbour, I have had others in the distant past and they work perfectly, even better when you rewax them after a few years.My image of them is something made properly and that will last me many years of wind and rain.
Is modern Barbour still this quality or have they been cheapened down to fulfil the wider market (like Hunter wellies or DM boots?)
What concerns me is that I have two cars with leather seats, one in cream the other red. I have heard from someone else that the jackets can mark the seats quite badly.
Anyone any experience of this problem?
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Mezzanine said:
Is modern Barbour still this quality or have they been cheapened down to fulfil the wider market (like Hunter wellies or DM boots?)
God yes, I inherited a pair of Hunters from my Grandfather (had Gates branding on the Hunter label), they lasted me years and years (>20 IIRC). Eventually they gave out and I bought a replacement pair. The new pair lasted a year.MKnight702 said:
Mezzanine said:
Is modern Barbour still this quality or have they been cheapened down to fulfil the wider market (like Hunter wellies or DM boots?)
God yes, I inherited a pair of Hunters from my Grandfather (had Gates branding on the Hunter label), they lasted me years and years (>20 IIRC). Eventually they gave out and I bought a replacement pair. The new pair lasted a year.It’s not great that a product is now only designed to last a couple of years but that’s what makes money for most manufacturers of consumer goods.
I’ve got a few I love them. My old border I can wear any time of year. It has the cotton lined sleeves. Shame it’s shaped like a sack. Been thinking of having it tailored in the sides.
My Ashby on the other hand fits better but unless it’s really cold with the poly sleeves does tend to make me perspire a it more then I’d like. I recently picked up a teddy bear lining for it which I’m looking forward to using when the weather really dips.
Got a sander this year which in hindsight working from home was a bit of a waste of money but does look really smart with trousers and shirt. Shame I’m not really going anywhere to use it.
My only issue is there sizing is random as. If I fancy a new one I have to go try one on in a shop. I got a beacon icon this year but took it back as the sleeves were long.
I fancy the international one with the belt I forget the name now but have promised myself to hold off till I’m back to my modelling weight.
My Ashby on the other hand fits better but unless it’s really cold with the poly sleeves does tend to make me perspire a it more then I’d like. I recently picked up a teddy bear lining for it which I’m looking forward to using when the weather really dips.
Got a sander this year which in hindsight working from home was a bit of a waste of money but does look really smart with trousers and shirt. Shame I’m not really going anywhere to use it.
My only issue is there sizing is random as. If I fancy a new one I have to go try one on in a shop. I got a beacon icon this year but took it back as the sleeves were long.
I fancy the international one with the belt I forget the name now but have promised myself to hold off till I’m back to my modelling weight.
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