I want a wax coat.
Discussion
downstairs said:
Also, I'm surprised by the number of people complaining about wax jacket smells. None of my new jackets smell waxy at all unless you stick your nose right into them. Shrug!
Exactly my thoughts, never noticed a smell with mine or my Dad's. Maybe I am just acclimatised to it 
BorkFactor said:
downstairs said:
Also, I'm surprised by the number of people complaining about wax jacket smells. None of my new jackets smell waxy at all unless you stick your nose right into them. Shrug!
Exactly my thoughts, never noticed a smell with mine or my Dad's. Maybe I am just acclimatised to it drivin_me_nuts said:
They smell. I have a bedale and a trench coat and they have long been consigned to a place away from other clothes.
Oh, they certainly have a smell if you sniff them up close but I have never found them to stink the way some people here are making them out to. They don't make whatever clothes you are wearing underneath smell either in my experience. 
gizlaroc said:
My two favourites this season are Barbour again....
Kemp...
Latrigg.....
The problem with all of these, and all quilted jackets are that they are trying to be cool and trendy.Kemp...
Latrigg.....
A waxed jacket is just a waxed jacket, it shouldn't be fashionable, and you shouldn't have big labels on it. The whole existence of waxed jackets is based on the fact that despite being rubbish at everything else, they are ok at keeping you warm and dry and last forever. something fashionable and cool that you worry about getting muddy and fecked just isn't right. Waxed jackets shouldn't change by the season as they should last for at least 3 generations and countless patching before lining the dogs basket!
quilted jackets also make you look like an estate agent.
I've got a Barbour jacket. It does smell of wet dog and a little bit gamey (I've had dead stuff in my pockets) but apart from that I kind of like the smell they give. A Barbour jacket should smell, its the smell of wealth 
. Only problem with it is that water just runs straight off it on to your trousers so you end up looking like you have wet yourself.
If you can, get a Harkila jacket instead. Cost a fair bit but will last forever.
. Only problem with it is that water just runs straight off it on to your trousers so you end up looking like you have wet yourself. If you can, get a Harkila jacket instead. Cost a fair bit but will last forever.
Agrispeed said:
The problem with all of these, and all quilted jackets are that they are trying to be cool and trendy.
A waxed jacket is just a waxed jacket, it shouldn't be fashionable, and you shouldn't have big labels on it. The whole existence of waxed jackets is based on the fact that despite being rubbish at everything else, they are ok at keeping you warm and dry and last forever. something fashionable and cool that you worry about getting muddy and fecked just isn't right. Waxed jackets shouldn't change by the season as they should last for at least 3 generations and countless patching before lining the dogs basket!
quilted jackets also make you look like an estate agent.
I think you're wrong. A waxed jacket is just a waxed jacket, it shouldn't be fashionable, and you shouldn't have big labels on it. The whole existence of waxed jackets is based on the fact that despite being rubbish at everything else, they are ok at keeping you warm and dry and last forever. something fashionable and cool that you worry about getting muddy and fecked just isn't right. Waxed jackets shouldn't change by the season as they should last for at least 3 generations and countless patching before lining the dogs basket!
quilted jackets also make you look like an estate agent.
We started selling the Barbour waxes again, in a big way, around 8 or 9 years ago, the International Biker Jackets and the classics started to sell pretty well, you could tell it was going to take off, and for 4 maybe even 5 years we sold quite a few to people who liked them because they were a bit different (then) but also worked well as a coat, and that is the thing, they are a bloody good jacket.
These guys have now had them for 7, 8 or 9 years and fancy something new, unlike many fashions that come and go they now have a bit of a dilemma, they want a new coat as their 8 year old Barbour is not good enough for best, and what else beats it performance wise, and what else is so universal in where you can wear it, that is any better?
By that I mean a waxed jacket can be worn in the roughest of pubs or at the poshest of venues, in the same way you can turn up in an old Volvo or Merc estate and no one would guess who you are or really give a s
t. A lot of these new designs are based on really, really old Barbour jackets from their archives, they are not trying to be ultra modern or contemporary, they are going back to the roots and just making very wearable, very well performing proper jackets at a good price.
We have seen the trendies buy into Barbour years ago, stop wearing it as it went main stream with lots of over the top badging and now they are buying it again, but no logos, no labels just nicely cut and classic in colour and style, most of the current range you wouldn't know where even made by Barbour.
A brand has to try and keep moving forward, they are running a business, if they just did half a dozen classic styles they would go bust, especially when they are selling something that can last 20-50 years.
Having said all that, some customers won't buy it because it is Babrbour and the teenage grannies are wearing the quilts still, and they are buying things like Peregrine. Which has even more heritage than Barbour...
Agrispeed said:
The problem with all of these, and all quilted jackets are that they are trying to be cool and trendy.
A waxed jacket is just a waxed jacket, it shouldn't be fashionable, and you shouldn't have big labels on it. The whole existence of waxed jackets is based on the fact that despite being rubbish at everything else, they are ok at keeping you warm and dry and last forever. something fashionable and cool that you worry about getting muddy and fecked just isn't right. Waxed jackets shouldn't change by the season as they should last for at least 3 generations and countless patching before lining the dogs basket!
Dead right... check out this bloomin' scruff in his scabby, patched jacketA waxed jacket is just a waxed jacket, it shouldn't be fashionable, and you shouldn't have big labels on it. The whole existence of waxed jackets is based on the fact that despite being rubbish at everything else, they are ok at keeping you warm and dry and last forever. something fashionable and cool that you worry about getting muddy and fecked just isn't right. Waxed jackets shouldn't change by the season as they should last for at least 3 generations and countless patching before lining the dogs basket!
Had mine since 1992 and despite doubling my body mass from a 22 year old to a 45 year old it still fits.
It's been worn by me as the height of fashion in 1990s Milan been a pillow for the night on an eastern Med beach. I've worn it to work, met a Prime Minister in it. It's kept me dry on the rolling wet decks of warships, it's been in the back of helicopters and taxis and Land Rovers. It's carried my dear old dog to the vets on his last journey and wrapped up at least two new puppies who have puked and done worse on it. It's been covered In penguin st in the Falklands and has even experienced the heat of Nevada. The chequer lining has been fixed a few times and some of it is stained brown with the peat soaked water from a stream I fell in. At home at a country show, on crisp autumn days in the car with the roof down or thrown in the back of the car just in case.
True what has been said about it being acceptable in the roughest pubs and poshest places.
It needs a good service. Re-waxing properly an though it looks ok it's letting the water in round the shoulders and neck. It has a few riots of the cuffs that need sorting. A Barbour Beaufort I think it's called.
Anyone know how much Barbour would charge to mend it?
I have another wax jacket. About 4 years old I bought it at a smokery on the A75 in Galloway for about £35. Not as well made as the Barbour but it's putting in sterling service. Slightly padded so it's warm.
The two coats work really well with the Barbour perfect for summer and autumn and the cheap padded one for cooler days.
It's been worn by me as the height of fashion in 1990s Milan been a pillow for the night on an eastern Med beach. I've worn it to work, met a Prime Minister in it. It's kept me dry on the rolling wet decks of warships, it's been in the back of helicopters and taxis and Land Rovers. It's carried my dear old dog to the vets on his last journey and wrapped up at least two new puppies who have puked and done worse on it. It's been covered In penguin s
t in the Falklands and has even experienced the heat of Nevada. The chequer lining has been fixed a few times and some of it is stained brown with the peat soaked water from a stream I fell in. At home at a country show, on crisp autumn days in the car with the roof down or thrown in the back of the car just in case.True what has been said about it being acceptable in the roughest pubs and poshest places.
It needs a good service. Re-waxing properly an though it looks ok it's letting the water in round the shoulders and neck. It has a few riots of the cuffs that need sorting. A Barbour Beaufort I think it's called.
Anyone know how much Barbour would charge to mend it?
I have another wax jacket. About 4 years old I bought it at a smokery on the A75 in Galloway for about £35. Not as well made as the Barbour but it's putting in sterling service. Slightly padded so it's warm.
The two coats work really well with the Barbour perfect for summer and autumn and the cheap padded one for cooler days.
Edited by wildcat45 on Wednesday 26th August 16:52
wildcat45 said:
Had mine since 1992 and despite doubling my body mass from a 22 year old to a 45 year old it still fits.
It's been worn by me as the height of fashion in 1990s Milan been a pillow for the night on an eastern Med beach. I've worn it to work, met a Prime Minister in it. It's kept me dry on the rolling wet decks of warships, it's been in the back of helicopters and taxis and Land Rovers. It's carried my dear old dog to the vets on his last journey and wrapped up at least two new puppies who have puked and done worse on it. It's been covered In penguin st in the Falklands and has even experienced the heat of Nevada. The chequer lining has been fixed a few times and some of it is stained brown with the peat soaked water from a stream I fell in. At home at a country show, on crisp autumn days in the car with the roof down or thrown in the back of the car just in case.
True what has been said about it being acceptable in the roughest pubs and poshest places.
It needs a good service. Re-waxing properly an though it looks ok it's letting the water in round the shoulders and neck. It has a few riots of the cuffs that need sorting. A Barbour Beaufort I think it's called.
Anyone know how much Barbour would charge to mend it?
I have another wax jacket. About 4 years old I bought it at a smokery on the A75 in Galloway for about £35. Not as well made as the Barbour but it's putting in sterling service. Slightly padded so it's warm.
The two coats work really well with the Barbour perfect for summer and autumn and the cheap padded one for cooler days.
They do offer a reproofing and repair service on the site, it also lists the prices too, you'll be looking at £30 for the re-proofing then what ever other work is neededIt's been worn by me as the height of fashion in 1990s Milan been a pillow for the night on an eastern Med beach. I've worn it to work, met a Prime Minister in it. It's kept me dry on the rolling wet decks of warships, it's been in the back of helicopters and taxis and Land Rovers. It's carried my dear old dog to the vets on his last journey and wrapped up at least two new puppies who have puked and done worse on it. It's been covered In penguin s
t in the Falklands and has even experienced the heat of Nevada. The chequer lining has been fixed a few times and some of it is stained brown with the peat soaked water from a stream I fell in. At home at a country show, on crisp autumn days in the car with the roof down or thrown in the back of the car just in case.True what has been said about it being acceptable in the roughest pubs and poshest places.
It needs a good service. Re-waxing properly an though it looks ok it's letting the water in round the shoulders and neck. It has a few riots of the cuffs that need sorting. A Barbour Beaufort I think it's called.
Anyone know how much Barbour would charge to mend it?
I have another wax jacket. About 4 years old I bought it at a smokery on the A75 in Galloway for about £35. Not as well made as the Barbour but it's putting in sterling service. Slightly padded so it's warm.
The two coats work really well with the Barbour perfect for summer and autumn and the cheap padded one for cooler days.
Edited by wildcat45 on Wednesday 26th August 16:52
http://www.barbour.com/repairs_reproofing
I was going to get the Beaufort but decided on the Classic Northumbria I love it had it around 6 years now and its still going strong but admittedly its not had the abuse some have on here! Its a bit warm for the summer and I've lost weight since I bought it so looks a bit big on me but always have it on during the winter been one of the best coats I've bought
I've rewaxed a few of my barbours with their thorn proof dressing and it's easy enough. Warm the tin in hot water, apply with sponge, blast with hot setting of a hair drier and remove excess as you go with a clean rag. XL trooper jacket uses about half a tin, my 30 year old Beaufort a little bit more. Normally do them every couple of years, depending on the amount of wear they have had.
gizlaroc said:
As i said, silcone spray takes 5-10 minutes.
Barbour will be stocking it soon.
And will this work with wax? Barbour will be stocking it soon.
I've got a Girw Tex cost that I had to wash. I terrified it with the weatherproofing spray I use for my MG's fabric roof. Would this work in my old Barbour? Best in mind it's been with me more than half my life so I'd be upset if I ruined it
Yeah, or just use a wax spray, thinner than the traditional wax and probably won't last quite as long, but far easier to apply so you don't mind doing it as often.
I now loads of people have used the spray, but if it is an old faithful totally understand not wanting to stray away from the old traditional wax application.
I now loads of people have used the spray, but if it is an old faithful totally understand not wanting to stray away from the old traditional wax application.
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