BARBOUR JACKET REVIEW - THE CHAP'S GUIDE TO WAXED JACKET JOY
HTML-код
- Опубликовано: 17 мар 2020
- The good old Barbour waxed jacket has been around in many forms since the late 1800's. But in an era of Gore Tex and the many other technical fabrics that make life ever more comfortable for wearers in almost any weather conditions, you may ask if the traditional British waxed jacket manufacturer still has a place in your wardrobe?
In this video we discuss our experiences of owning and living with a new Barbour Kyle jacket in the midst of a British winter (wet & cold) and how the venerable 100% cotton waxed garment really surprised us with it's rugged capability, as well as it's stylish appeal in any town & country situation.
Link to Barbour jackets on Amazon: amzn.to/2VbuHGR
Learn more about your host (Ash) here: www.chapsguide.uk/about-ash/45...
Equipment used in this filming of this video (Amazon links):
Camera - Canon Eos 250D: amzn.to/3bFaY7F
Lens - Cannon EFS 24mm f/2.8 STM: amzn.to/3aFT0kd
Tripod - K & F Incept Tripod: amzn.to/3eR5BEy
GorillaPod - Joby: amzn.to/35cJW5d
Shotgun microphone - Rode Video Mic Pro: amzn.to/3aKoSEw
Lavalier microphone: amzn.to/3cOEuYM
Studio lights - Neewer dimmable 2-pack LED studio lights: amzn.to/2Y6BsLB 
Хобби
A couple of tips for chaps with the old style Barbour jackets. 1. do not put them in the washing machine, the wax will migrate to the underside of the cotton outer, 2. store them somewhere with plenty of air circulation, not under other coats on a coatrack on an outside wall... unless mushrooms are a hobby of yours ;)
A really nice video. You have a true friend in gifting you this fine "piece of kit". I hope you have many happy warm and dry seasons.
It was a big birthday (50) and a very nice surprise from a good friend, who has changed my views on Barbour totally. I was previously indifferent to the waxed jacket, but now I'm a total convert and love it's almost nonchalant professionalism. Ash
Great video. Bought one in 1998 Ireland. Never heard of them. Walked into a store. Showed me two jackets. A barbour plus cheaper brand. Picked the Beaufort. It was amazing jacket and useful for travel with film. Back took 35 rolls of films easy lol saved carry on space.
I used to wax it. Took it off before getting into car.
Superb thorough review ,covered every aspect of the subject,thank you
Thank you - the jacket is still going strong. Great piece of kit.
Watching this video from Moscow and decided to buy one of this magnificent jacket to try wear it in autumn, spring and warm winter. Thank you!
Its a great choice and allows a chap to look stylish, as well as warm and dry!
Just watched your video and was mildly amused by your take on Barbour. I live in Michigan, USA and bought my first Barbour Beaufort Jacket on sale in August of 2018. Of course I couldn't wear it when I bought it but as soon as the weather turned cooler, it became a staple of my wardrobe. I have worn it in Michigan winters by wearing layers underneath and found it to cut the wind and not collect the snowfall. It is a great jacket in country or city and stands out here in the USA because of its unique style.
Glad that you enjoyed the video - I have been utterly converted to Barbour and it was definitely my most worn jacket of 2019/20. My only regret is that it took me 50-years to own one! I take your point about the winter, I am sure the jacket would have been very much up to the challenge for the British winter with some layering. I don't really like the cold that much, so I usually defer to more modern fabrics in deep cold (not that it seems to get that cold in the UK these days). I was going to come to Michigan later this year (Ann Arbour) for a professional conference, but sadly I think that has been dealt a killer blow by the C-virus. Hopefully I'll get there some time in the future. All the best and stay chap! Ash
I just ran into this video and yeah I'm a Barbour fan and much younger than you, although your way of describing Barbour jacket made my day! I bought a 70's solway zipper jacket with one crown last year. The touch of texture and hue of color are, not to mention, really good. The minuses are no hands warmer pockets and its own order due to aging, but still wearable in countries and towns for sure. Hope you cherish the jacket and memory with it. Greeting from Japan.
Great to hear that you enjoyed the review and also love Barbour. Its a British classic and one which I have now been fully converted to forever. Its definitely a garment that cuts a dash in town and countryside - perfect for the aspiring chap. Take care, Ash
Absolutely fantastic breakdown of the Barbour brand keep it up
I absolutely love mine. I’ve got 2 barbour Bedale jackets and they’re brilliant when I wear them for things like fly fishing because they have really handy pockets. Customer service is superb as well
Barbour is a national treasure, great kit.
I've had my bedale for awhile now, still looks amazing
Hello again, I’ve been looking at Barbour jackets for the last 3 years. I really like them but the price tag was anywhere from $ 250-300 US dollars. Last year I found one on sale for $ 90 dollars. I pounced on that jacket immediately. Within minutes another chap grabbed one. The store only had 2 large and 2 XL. We both walked to the cashier with smiles on our faces. I’m looking forward wearing that jacket for years to come. Loved the boot video, those are nice boots you got my brother.
Great bargain and a great coat. I've just been outdoors in the driving rain in my own Barbour and it still pulls its weight - great garments.
Great review. I bought one this week. Well done.
Hope you enjoy it! Great time of year to invest - mine will be rarely off my back for the next 5-months.
I own a Barbour Commander and my Bedale that is I have had about 15 years. Quality jackets and I am now a big fan of the clothing line.
Great British kit 🇬🇧👍👍
Cannot be beaten I think
Today,i bought a beaufort and several days ago got a bedale.i love them
Fantastic video! I live in Sweden and honestly I give my testamony that there is no better jacket to wear during autumn, winter and spring. This winter I worn my Barbour Northumbria in -15 degree Celsius of course with a zip in liner and Barbour new tyne crew neck sweater. There is no better jacket.
Great to hear that you are also a fan of Barbour. I'm really enjoying mine, although I think it may be time to put it away for the warmer months. Great to hear from Sweden, I holidayed there a few years ago, spent a week in Gotland. What a place!! Ash
Excuse me, Peter, can I ask a question? I live in the same circumstances of weather and it's very interesting, which exactly zip in-liner do you use?
@@Sergun129 Hi! I use a zip in liner that Barbour call "Warm Pile liner". Now this alone isn't enough when temp drops below - 10 degree C. But this liner combined with layers of cloathing is the way to success. Right now temp in Sweden is - 15 degree C. I worn my Northumbria with the zip in liner, a shirt and Barbours New Tyne crew neck sweater. Did I freeze? Nope. Warm and comfortable.
@@peterastrom2411 Thanks for the detailed answer
Great review ...had mine for years
I absolutely love my Barbour jacket, that might be the best jacket I ever owned ! Thanks for the vid
Makes me pleased that autumn is returning here in the UK, so I can get my Barbour out of storage!!
The Chap's Guide yeah absolutely, I just went to the dealer today and bought the liner vest and the hood, you really should check it out, now it’s a prober winter jacket.
Have a Barbour Ashby. Best light jacket Ive ever owned, and they do come in XXL and XXXL sizes.
I own two Barbour jackets. my first was a Sapper which I bought ten years ago. This is more of a general purpose Spring and Autumn practical jacket to wear in town. My Beaufort jacket is a pure outdoors jacket I use in Autumn, Winter and Spring. With a traditional submariner's sweater worn underneath I am comfortable in minus 25 degrees here in British Columbia. I wear it hunting and fishing and it is as close to perfect as I have found for these pursuits. I am waiting for a Bedale jacket to use when I am shoveling snow.
A wonderful jacket! I wish I could wear one in Australia. February in Australia is sweltering hot by comparison. Brilliant review.
Many thanks,hope all is well down South.
Ash
I liked the style of this jacket and over the years I have owned several items of Barbour clothing which served me well. They used to have a factory outlet shop in South Shields and there were some real bargains. I loved my Barbour wax jacket and when it was new it looked very smart, I found the waxy smell became unpopular in the car and used to get wax deposits on cloth car seats and under my finger nails. The wax wore off where there were creases and on seams however I used to send it back to barbour each year for re waxing.They were very efficient.The cuffs wor and I paid Barbour to fix leather trims on the cuffs and this added to the look of the jacket in a positive way. They did excellent repairs too and the patches were added benefits once again showing it was a working jacket rather than just for posing. Sadly it was stolen one day never to be seen again. I now own an Aigle jacket which is padded and warm and hard wearing without the wax downsides. But I still have Barbour shirts, shoes and scarveds some of which over 20 years old and going stron.
A good friend indeed sir, I would buy you the Ashby style just to be witty and cheeky as they would say 😁 I'm currently looking at them for when I'm going hunting in the moderate weather times of the year. Thank you for the extra information
Like you I wasn’t an avid fan but recently bought the Beaufort and already know this will be my go to coat for many years to come.
HAd mione out for the first time over the past weekend - what a joy!
Remember, you can get them repaired, do not throw them away.
I love my barbour. Recently bought one last September, and I use it as my out door jacket most of the time I'm out. Fantastic item, I have many imitations but I can say they pale in comparison to a true barbour.
I actually just bought a Barbour Bedale jacket and this review was one of the reasons. So thank you.
Hope you love it.
@@TheChapsGuide so far I do, works great for our wet springs here in Seattle.
Great video. I own four Barbour's, three waxed one not. Great jackets and can take a beating too
Good review, thanks. I've had a couple of jackets made by a British street wear company called Addict, they served me well for a few years during autumn and winter in Moscow. I might as well try Barbour too. The only Barbour thing I have is a navy cavalry polo with number 4 on the back, it has some nice details too.
Might? For goodness sake man buy one.
Nice review. I’ve been into waxed canvas and oil cloth for years. As an outdoorsman in the mountains of the US there really isn’t any modern equivalent where durability is concerned. I have not gotten my hands on a Barbour jacket yet, but I will.
In the US we have a company called Filson (originally started in 1850 to provision gold miners and loggers in the Pacific Northwest) that makes very nice tin cloth and oil cloth jackets. Along with their Mackinaw wool. Most of Filson line is more geared towards heavy duty use and not toward fashion, they do have a few items which are more fashion forward. My favorite being their Trech coat. They actually import their cotton wax cloth from Halley Stevenson in Dundee Scotland and sew them here in the us. It is a very nice jacket for three seasons here no matter how cold as they sell a 24oz Mackinaw wool zip in liner that I’ve worn in temps well below 0°f.
I appreciate the time you put into your videos.
Cheers.
Thank you sir. I had heard of Filson, but had no idea of their heritage and their brand stance on quality and rugged ability. I sounds like a brand I would like to get to know . Thank you for taking the time to leave a comment. Best regards, Ash
Ash What a great gift The waxed jacket is one of the few items (maybe my Burberry Trench coat) that may increase in value South Shields to the city
The only issue I have is that it has superseded everything in my wardrobe and now I only ever seem to wear this jacket.
I have a Ashby and recently acquired a grendle both amazing quality.
I'm loving my Barbour and wish I had added one to my wardrobe sooner - I cannot thank my extremely generous friend enough. Enjoy yours in good health.
Scrim scarf? "piece of kit"? This man has spent time with the British Army.
@Senior Safety but undeniably the most Chappish!
Kieran Heathcote smells like TA spirit.....
Excellent jacket, Ash. I've been looking for an all-around outerwear that is a step above my green MA-1 flight jacket. My only other piece is a black topcoat that I hardly ever wear. This looks like it would fit the bill.
They are great jackets. I got one decades ago while in University. Some clothing comes into interest when a man reaches a certain age. For some odd reason when I hit 50 years, I had an undescribable "Need for Tweed" so I got a few items.
Funnily enough I did the same.
After watching this video I went into the garage and pulled out my 1985 Border jacket. It looked and felt like a piece of corrugated iron and smelt 150 years old. It was still good to wear again.😁😁
These things are 'nails' and never really wear out. That jacket of yours is a classic - get it re-waxed and you'll be good to go for another 30-years!!
They have a repair and maintenance service up in the North East. Look after it.
@@couscous4096 Actually the jacket cleaned and softened up quite well. I hadn’t really used it that much. Still a bit whiff though,but that’s a characteristic of a Barbour vintage border jacket. Cheers.
I have never considered one before. I shop from time to time at Orvis and they have quite a few Barbour clothing options including waxed jackets. I am going to seriously consider purchasing a Barbour waxed jacket. Thanks for another great video!
I am a very recent convert - I was not initially enamoured by their aesthetics, but when I was gifted this garment my mind has been changed 100% and I am rarely out of the thing in the cooler months. I just recorded a 12-month update video on the Barbour to be on the channel soon (spoiler - its a glowing report!)
@@TheChapsGuide
I am planning to buy my first Barbour. I just need to decide on which model. It seems very versatile, but looks sharp at the same time.
Diolch yn fawr for this nice video/review! I bought my Barbour s/h from Ebay, it is cheating I know, to have thirty years or so of 'patina' already embedded! I love it! I came across your channel, because I thought I had broken the zip, but another You-tuber put me right, and it was a 10 minute fix. Here's to the next 30 years!
I think that cheating in this fashion is an inspired idea - especially if you got the jacket for a great price. It should last for decades, so no need to worry there. Best regards, Ash
@@TheChapsGuide I hope you don't mind or object. But the other video re repairing the zip was by a chap called "The Quintessential Gentleman". And also, I just enquired on Barbour's site about having repairs done. I was pleasantly surprised that it is not ridiculously expensive. eg., to have a collar replaced = £25.00. Which I think is perfectly reasonable!
Love my Barbour.
A lovely jacket.I have one too.Nice review.
Thank you - almost time to get mine out of storage for the autumn.
Nice jacket and an excellent present! Whomever your friend is, they sure have good taste! 👍😉
They are!
Hi Ash
Just found your channel and I've watched nearly all your video's. I have both a Barbour International Duke and a Barbour Ashby Jacket i find them excellent jackets to wear the Duke. I wear the Duke paired more with a nice pair of jeans and a T shirt or polo shirt. The Ashby i wear with jeans, chinos and either a jumper or sweatshirt. I used to have a Beaufort years ago and never got around to getting another one but recently managed to pick both these jackets up at a reasonable price.
I rarely go a day without making use of a Barbour jacket (as does my wife). The most versatile outer garment in my wardrobe by far!
I have three Barbour waxed jackets two of which are mainly for hunting and shooting. I also have a Barbour quilted jacket and a Tweed Barbour flat cap which you can see in my picture. The one jacket I have I purchased in 1981. Cheers
I'm actually looking forward to Autumn so I can get my Barbour out of storage again!
@@TheChapsGuide Ash, you have to re wax this each year. Do not just bring it out on special occasions. They look better the older they get, just like a pair of older Loakes.
Finally found a place locally that carries Barbour. Love the quality, but sadly they were all too tight about my shoulders (tried 6 models, all had this issue for me). Wish they made long sizes. I am not a hat or umbrella guy, and I didn't care for any of their hood options either. I constantly use my hood so I had to pass. I ended up with a Fjallraven, also waxed, and about half the price. They just fit my frame better and the hoods are much better. Some of the details I still prefer on the Barbour, but the Fjallraven is a big upgrade over my previous jackets. Just left this comment to help any broad shouldered tall guys out there that might not fit in a Barbour. Cheers!
I am a Northerner. Being retired, part of my working history is like that of Ash. I bought my first Barbour jacket, the Beaufort over 40 yrs ago. I am on my 3rd Barbour jacket. Luckily I live an hours drive from the Barbour factory. Anyone driving up the A1 turn of just before the Angel of the North going past Washington Services and drive towards South Shields where you will find the factory. A fantastic bit of kit. If you do not have a Barbour Jacket you are not chilled. I am over 70yrs old, I wear Barbour, they have a repair service, an old Barbour, looked after is like an old pair of Loakes and gives that casually superior look whatever and wherever you are going. Ash, you are a bit behind us Northerners, working class, middle class or Royalty, Barbour wears extremely well. A Must Have.
I wear mine everyday and am somewhat sad that the time has come to pack it away for the warmer months - but I always have a slight frisson of joy when it's time to break it out again.
@@TheChapsGuide Me Too.
Very nice, from Chile!
I love Barbour waxed jacket because I live in England when I was university student.
A truly practical and stylish coat for all the seasons.
Barbour is the best brand ever and for ever
love your vids! Missing England!
Thanks - England misses it's sons too.
I love belstaff jackets but also fancy owning a Barbour jacket.
I have loved mine for more then 25 years
They get better with the passing of time.
In my youth used Bell waxed Cotten motorbike jacket, not much physical protection but awsum waterproof, rewaxing is quite easy, nice review.
Cheers John - I trust you are well?
All good, bunkered down, flat out at work
@@johnveall2508 Keep the faith buddy. We're swiftly slipping into a war footing in my work. Its going to be an interesting year, not at all what I was planning for in my last few months before I retire, but we'll win through - we always do!! Stay safe and keep one step ahead!
l have seen people say waxed cotton doesn't keep you dry, l am out in the countryside every single day of the year working, walking the dogs etc, my Barbour Durham and 37 year old Solway Zipper keep me dry until they need reproofing, and once reproofed good to go again, mine get reproofed more than once a year as they are worn so often, the more they are worn the more often they need reproofing! A lot of people don't understand waxed thornproof garments, l do, they have kept me protected for over fourty years, can't say the same for Goretex etc!
That is a great endorsement for the brand and fabric if ever I heard one and I fully agree with you. I love my Barbour and wear it daily now that the weather has turned for the worse in the UK. I have yet to reproof mine, but I have little doubt I will work a charm. Whilst I think there is definitely a place for modern performance fabrics (skiing, mountaineering, etc.) I think the waxed cotton jacket is both practical and stylish - and that's the ticket for me!
I think thay coat in Olive looks the best in that field. I really wanted the Sage, but couldnt get it at a cheap price.
Sage is more green. Olive is more brown. Of course, both coats have green in it.
Great review. sold on barbour (especially this model) should be perfect year round for here in the low valley Oregon
Wearing mine almost daily in the British autumn. I imagine it would be perfect for Oregon. I had the pleasure of visiting your state for a 2-week holiday in about 2009. Toured the state extensively and deeply connected with the outdoorsy nature of the place - Loved Bend especially. Best regards, Ash
Does it repel antifa?
@@toddpacker7058 Sadly no, but Antifa would only kill the brand stone dead.
I really like the scarf. ;-)
My experience of waxed clothes is that they seldom need a total waxing yearly. However do rewax where there is chaffing: inside of cuffs, where the arms chaff on seams on the body of the jacket or if waxed trousers all the way down where the feet meet and chaf.
I would agree, unless you are living in an extreme environment I think once every 3 -4 years will be adequate for most users. Its a great garment though - makes me look forward to the autumn
Oh Ash, meant to say, the four jackets that I mentioned below from Barbour, the Bedale etc, have "made in England" on the back neck lable but their products that are made elsewhere have the place of manufacture hidden away inside a pocket etc and it's become controversial, even down to the customer services lying to people about where their products are made! I have several jackets and knitwear from Barbour including my 26 year old Border a newish Bedale and a Beaufort (that I got in a sale) and a few jumpers and scarves that were made in Scotland and I love the products but it did really upset me when I discovered what had happened with the company. Btw, the reason I looked in to all this was after I bought a Barbour International wax jacket I bought last year that started falling to bits in 6 weeks...it was made in Hungary!
I've 3 Barbours of different sizes to go from shirt to pullover to lining and cardigan underneath according to weather (and fluctuating weight....)
I've collected them over the years but today whilst ordering some wax for reproofing I was SHOCKED 😱 at the new prices of the jackets. 😁
They are not cheap, working garments anymore.
I really get a lot of use out of my Barbour jacket. With a nice scarf it is a good look. Re-waxing is a pain but I've had it for about six years and only waxed it twice. What I would say though, they are not really raincoats! A good downpour and they are not so great at keeping you dry, even after waxing. But that's why we have hats and umbrellas!
I treat my Barbour as a general utility jacket opposed to a wet weather garment. I personally defer back to more modern, performance fabrics (Gore-Tex) for the full rain.
The Barbour tartan scarf would be nice with it
It's strange that you mention that, but I purchased (on ebay for £10) a nice red barbour tartan scarf at the end of the winter and it did indeed look great. Almost makes me look forward to the cooler months again.
This jacket has been a hallmark of class, and timelessly stylish; yet if you shop around they are definitely not expensive. Even more if you think that they will last you a lifetime. Thanks for the review, Ash.
Thanks for sharing!
I’ve had my Barbour Beaufort for over 25 years. It’s battered and frayed, but I can’t bring myself to buy a new one. Fantastic coat
They get better every year!
@@TheChapsGuide it’s like an old friend. I must admit I only waxed it once. Now it has the well lived in look/ the cuff are frayed and lining has seen better days. Still. A perfect coat Thanks for posting
Greetings from Dublin.
I notice the new ones are not as heavily saturated when new. I just bought a " Duke" it's beautifull jacket too ! I remember years back they were like candles, and the air would fill with the smell of wax if you wore it into a newsagent.. but that would wear down after a few days. I kind of miss that new Barbour smell but I guess a lot of people don't.
I think the price is right in line with other quality outdoor coats.
They have gone a bit mainstream these days - but essentially the kit is still superb for daily life in these modern times as ever!
New on my wish list: a Barbour wax coat...
Almost makes me sad to see the winter turn into spring and the warm weather arrive.
You show a picture of the Queen to illustrate the royal family wearing Barbour products and the jacket she is wearing is a Musto. Different manufacturer and not waxed cloth.
Just why did Queen Elizabeth wear a Barbour Beaufort ?
She loved her Corgis and used to carry them in that rear pocket !
Seriously Guys , if you want a smart but pratical Barbour ; get yourself a Boufort , that rear pocket is massive , like the siza of a 8 litra Back pack .
The zip is also a bottle opener
Please can you talk
About
Barbour Classic Men Eau De Toilette
The ring zip pull doubles up as a bottle opener
I've not tried it so far - but now you mention it I feel the need to experiment!
@@TheChapsGuide Please do. Another fun fact, the top side pockets, which one puts their hands into, originated from when people were sat behind someone on a motorbike, I believe, and placed their hands into the pockets of the person in front rather than around the waist for sturdiness!
@The Chaps Guide. Nice review. Thanks. Are Barbour jackets like the Ashby made in the UK?
I believe that the Ashby is one of the models still manufactured in the UK - one of the best and most classical models in my opinion.
@@TheChapsGuide Thank you, Ash. I've never been at all into Barbour stuff, but I quite like the Ashby Jacket.
Beautiful jacket. You have a very nice friend. I am considering the same model. Are there are any issues if the corduroy gets wet? Many thanks!
The collar causes not problems in the wet, its nice and warm against the skin in fact and strikes a pleasing contrast with the uniform colour of the rest of the jacket. My friend was very generous indeed - I think it was because it was a big number birthday (50).
Thank you for your response - a belated Happy Birthday.
I only fount out that the zip is a bottle opener :)
A useful side line that I have yet to use.
Tried the zip on a bottle of IPA, for the first time last night,it works. I’ve only had the jacket 35 years!😀
A zip designed to open your tonic water during your gin break while game shooting. Very handy.
I have a Barbour International motorcycle jacket and pants. Incredibly waterproof when riding a motorcycle through storms. This equipment has helped me survive some torrential downpours. The motorcycle is gone, but the jacket with a fleece liner works wonders during wet Pacific Northwest winters in America. But get this - I was gifted the jacket and pants from my father some 25 years ago when he retired from riding. Yes, the jacket has some patina, but is performing well despite being over 50 years old!!! Now that is quality!
Now that is an endorsement that is worth any amount of advertising. The goods speak for themselves.
I just checked their website for Beaufort, Bedale, Corbridge, and Ashby. All state - under details & care - “imported.” Are the all made overseas now?
A proportion of their higher-end products are very much still made in South Shields in Northern England. Sadly, the more expensive items.
@@TheChapsGuide I see. Thank you for the clarification.
Barbour are a subtly stylish company. I have a Barbour Bushman which I've rewaxed a couple of times and looks better with wear and age, I believe. Equally good over a suit or a warm pullover, a coat for more than one occasion.
Barbour do make some exceptionally rugged jackets.
Hello Ash, How do I check whether I should wax my Barbour or not? I have a slightly old Barbour International, and I don't know it's fabric.
Hi - Barbour recommend rewaxing annually, although I personally will not be rewaxing mine as I don't tend to use it as my main wet weather garment, I wear mine more as a utility coat for milder bad weather and medium cold temperatures. Personally I reach for GoreTex when it turns a bit Arctic, but I should be led by the garment itself - if its letting in water, its time rewax. Worth considering the patina on your older jacket, that may be affected by the process. Also worth thinking about the factory rewaxing service if you are prepared to invest a few quid - they will make it look and perform like new I would imagine. Worth thinking about.
Barbour sell tins of wax repair. I did it once on my first Beaufort jacket. A bit messy. Put the tin of wax compound in a pan of warm water. Lay out your jacket and rub the compound into the fabric of your jacket with a cloth. Do this in your garage or kitchen. Will take a while to do. Best send it to their factory.
My field test didn't go so well. Ashby wax jacket MADE IN MOLDAVIA. . Shower proof its not 300 yrds in moderate rain and it took 2 days to dry out. Walked the woods a few times in the dry. no breathable membrane jersey and arms soaked had to turn jacket inside out to dry. I know people who have had their jackets 20yr, so thought I was buying into that? I have not. Cheap import hiding behind their reputation. So cannot wear in the wet and cannot wear in the dry. Not fit for purpose. Was thinking of buying a gilet but not buying into foreign made
Waxing philosophical [sic] over the virtues of a wax jacket. :-)
Its a shame couldn't do a water test like some reviewers do with other makes of other waterproof jackets ?
i bought a nearly new Barbour international waxed l a year ago even after carefully a 90 min re wax using Barbour wax my Jacket is NOT and has never been waterproof , 12 hours after getting getting caught in a 45 minuet heavy down poor the lining of my International jacket is still damp .
Thou i love the look of my international i bought it as i thought i was getting a waterproof jacket.
You make a good point, but to be honest, the technology of the waterproofing on waxed garments has long been superseded in respect to performance. Taken alongside such materials as GoreTex and other performance fabrics, waxed cotton is only ever going to be an average performer. I choose waxed cotton these days for the looks and the comfort. To take on the elements I wear far more technical garments. I love those old international models - they look extremely sharp!
Can they stain car seats with all this wax?
I have fabric seating in my vehicle and have found no evidence of any form of wax transfer to the seats. Although, my seats are black, so this may be different if you have light coloured seating in your vehicle. The wax finish is very subtle and does not feel at all waxy to the touch - its a class act.
Can I wax my jacket again after I put it in the washing machine 😭 the Barbour page says not but I want to know if someone tried and worked? I ruined my jacket :(
I'm sorry but I have no experience of re-waxing after such a situation. Perhaps a call to Barbour itself may assist. I know they do a factory re-finishing programme for jackets which may help, although I suspect this will be a touch expensive. Good luck. Ash
You should never ever Wash a Waxed Jacket .The item of Clothing should be Wiped over with a Damp Cloth only using only Water. Then left too dry naturally and Waxed as required.
@@TheChapsGuide actually i went to the barbour shop and they guy told he would try to save the jacket and so he did im so happy so after washing the jacket in the machine there its a possibility that you can save it :) thanks for your comment
Sales are a wonderful way to get quality items at rock bottom prices (stating the obvious I know) I’ve just bought this week a Gieves and Hawks silk pocket square for £30, and a pair of gorgeous Peccary leather, cashmere lined gloves from New & Longwood, a seriously expensive pair, for the great price of £130 !
I’d love a Barbour jacket, but they don’t do them in my size unfortunately (56” chest but losing weight)
Most of my purchases are sourced in a frugal manner - thank goodness for ebay and Etsy. Those gloves sound luxurious and you will appreciate every penny you invested in them in just a few short months. I picked up a new pair of Barbour gloves for sub-£30 on ebay recently, a great out of season bargain. Good luck picking up a Barbour in the near future - it has become a true stalwart in my collection.
wait which model is this?
The model I'm wearing and talking about is a Kyle.
@@TheChapsGuide thanks, nice in-depth video btw
The quilted ones are nice but the wax are evil, I have a few, I don't know why I buy them. I guess its for the look as they are in no way waterproof
I know what you mean sir. It’s more about the look than the performance
It's sad that all except four jackets (Bedale, Border, Beaufort and Northumberland) are now made in China and Eastern Europe, even their knitwear that used to be made in Yorkshire and Scotland are now sadly made abroad and even their once superb customer service has fallen by the wayside, its a sign of times that a lot of once great British companies have moved production abroad in the name of profit. Sad times.
Get rid of the badge on the collar.
I've retired it a good while ago. Such things do not sit well with a true chap!
looks old crust.
Beware of moths. I lost a fine Barbour due to these insects.
Cheep Barbour and not made in England