Do I need to wax my Barbour jacket?

Here at Barbour, we recommend you re-wax your waxed jacket at least once a year (with regular use of your jacket). Re-waxing consists of reapplying a wax coating all over the jacket to ensure it remains resilient and weather-resistant, so you can rely on your jacket for the very best protection.

How do you care for a Barbour?

Clean the jacket using cold water and a sponge to wipe down the outside of the jacket. Avoid using hot water, any kind of soap and NEVER put the jacket in the washing machine, as this will remove the wax coating permanently and the jacket cannot be re-waxed. Take a tin of Barbour Wax Thornproof dressing.

Can Barbour jackets be washed?

Generally, most Barbour waterproof breathable outerwear can be machine or hand-washed at 30 degrees. The use of a ‘non-detergent soap’ is recommended for waterproof breathable garments. Fabric softeners should not be used as these prevent the durable water repellent treatment from working effectively.

What happens if you machine wash a Barbour jacket?

DON’T wash your wax jacket in the washing machine as even the gentlest of cycles could damage the wax coating. DON’T tumble dry your wax jacket as the heat can remove the all-important waterproofing wax and oils.

How long will a Barbour wax jacket last?

6-10 years
Depending on how fondly you wear your Dry Wax, these jackets only have to be re-waxed every 6-10 years!

How long do Barbour wax jackets last?

Similar to the 4oz Lightweight Collection, the Dry Wax jackets and accessories can be re-waxed from the comfort of your own home using the Barbour Dry Wax Bar, watch the video below to learn how! Depending on how fondly you wear your Dry Wax, these jackets only have to be re-waxed every 6-10 years!

Can you use Nikwax on Barbour?

Manufacturer’s Description. Nikwax Wax Cotton Proof is a spray-on waterproofing for waxed cotton which adds water-repellency. It is ideal for all waxed cotton clothing and outer wear and is recommended for use on Barbour and Driza-Bone.

How do you clean a smelly Barbour jacket?

It’s pretty simple: two cups white vinegar and one cup hydrogen peroxide. Toss all that in a big bucket of hot water, grab yourself a sponge that you might normally use to wash your car — but not one you actually used to wash your car, that would be gross — and wipe down the Barbour on the inside and out.

Can you wash and Rewax a Barbour jacket?

Cleaning and reproofing your wax jacket. Barbour waxed cotton cannot be washed in hot water, dry cleaned or machine washed as this will remove the waterproofing wax and oils which cannot be replaced. The only way to clean a wax jacket is to brush off any dirt, and then wipe it down using cold water only.

Are Barbour jackets Posh?

“The Barbour jacket is seen as a ‘timeless British style’ and is an instantly recognisable symbol of affluence to men who are a little more relaxed with their style. For middle class men, who have a desire to be seen as ‘posh’, the quilted jacket is an attainable status symbol.”

What wax is used on Barbour jackets?

sylkoil wax
A ‘Classic’ Barbour jacket is made from sylkoil wax – an “unshorn” wax where the cotton comes straight from the loom while it is slightly fluffy and is then dyed and waxed.

Can you use waterproof spray on wax jacket?

The waterproofing will be opaque and white, but don’t worry, it will dry clear! Keep spraying the jacket. Ensure maximum coverage, especially seams and hard wear areas. Once covered, rub the Wax Cotton Proof into the jacket.

Why do Barbour jackets smell?

Barbour jackets are musty. Partly this odor is due to the proofing itself – the wax sealed into the jacket that keeps it waterproof. Partly this is due to the fact that the jackets can’t be washed without ruining said proofing.

How do you refresh a Barbour jacket?

How can I re-Wax my Old Barbour jacket?

You can either send it to Barbour to have it re-waxed, or, since you are an industrious American, you can purchase a tin of Thornproof Wax Dressing and re-wax your jacket yourself. You should only need one tin to complete the process (two if the garment is in a tired condition).

How often should I Wax my Barbour jacket?

In an ideal world, and to keep your Barbour in top condition, we recommend you have your waxed jacket re-waxed once a year. You can either send it to Barbour to have it re-waxed, or, since you are an industrious American, you can purchase a tin of Thornproof Wax Dressing and re-wax your jacket yourself.

How to take care of the wax coating on the jacket?

Clean your jacket with cold water and a sponge to wipe down the outside of the jacket. DO NOT use hot water or any kind of soap, and NEVER put the jacket in the washing machine, as this will permanently remove the wax coating. After that calamity, the jacket cannot be rewaxed.