Wax Jacket

[T4tomo]

see also

https://hollandscountryclothing.co.uk/collections/mens-waxed-clothing

 

[Shadow]

Not waxed cotton for me anymore. Army surplus goretex or its equivalents

This^^^.
Had a barbour years ago and although useful in the dry it became as useful as a cotton sieve in the rain, regardless of how often and how well applied the re-proofing was. Modern materials are much better IMO.
Would you wear a wool jersey when out on your bike?

 

[Shortfall]

This^^^.
Had a barbour years ago and although useful in the dry it became as useful as a cotton sieve in the rain, regardless of how often and how well applied the re-proofing was. Modern materials are much better IMO.
Would you wear a wool jersey when out on your bike?

Fair comment but I already have goretex stuff for hiking. I found my Barbour to be a good combination of warm and waterproof for everyday use and dare I say it I like the look of a wax jacket and the way it wears in and looks a bit distressed/retro.

 

[stephec]

Shirley?! 🧐 Surely you mean surely!!🧐 As for wax jackets, I've never owned one as I'm not keen on them. Each to their own, regarding the OP, but to me they aren't dressy/formal enough. Also they aren't warm enough for me in autumn/winter when one tends to wear them. I much prefer my two Cordings tweed field coats, both in a heavy 23 ounce weight cloth and teflon covered to repel the rain. I'm also not keen on a waxy finish, imagining it gets all over car seats, other clothes etc. However I do have a Fred Perry wax Harrington jacket in gold colour. I bought it when nearing the end of my 'mod' phase, realising soon after that one reaches a time when one has to stop dressing like one is 30 years younger than one actually is!! 🧐

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That's a quality looking jacket.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

@Shortfall

It came via another company, but is one of Hoggs

https://hollandscountryclothing.co.uk/products/bronte-wax-cotton-jacket?_pos=4&_sid=62bd95832&_ss=r

EDIT; Thursday 31st @ 16:50
It isn't a 'Hogg' (just my boots), it seems that it's one of Hollands (as seen above) 'range names'

 

[Accy cyclist]

I believe there’s a shop in Accy’s manor which sells army goretex I think a friend of mine but a Swedish army outfit to go detectoring in.

Nothing springs to mind!🤔 There was one that closed about ten years ago that might've sold such clothing, and we had an army and navy shop that closed, must be 20 odd years ago.🤔

 

[Shortfall]

I've tried a few different Barbour jackets on this week and the Corbridge is a real favourite now I've seen it in the flesh. I'm hoping to call in at Hoggs of Fyffe tomorrow if I get time on my way home. I checked out some online reviews and was pleasantly surprised at how much love their wax jackets get despite the very low price point. I also have a Barbour shop to check out next week at one of those outlet villages.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

@Shortfall

It came via another company, but is one of Hoggs

https://hollandscountryclothing.co.uk/products/bronte-wax-cotton-jacket?_pos=4&_sid=62bd95832&_ss=r

EDIT; Thursday 31st @ 16:50
It isn't a 'Hogg' (just my boots), it seems that it's one of Hollands (as seen above) 'range names'

The Boots; https://hollandscountryclothing.co....fety-dealer-boots?_pos=2&_sid=48adc154d&_ss=r
Comfy, warm, but not too warm (this summer)

 

[Jameshow]

The Boots; https://hollandscountryclothing.co....fety-dealer-boots?_pos=2&_sid=48adc154d&_ss=r
Comfy, warm, but not too warm (this summer)

Not to heavy and stiff for general walking?

 

[AndyRM]

Check out Driza Bone.

https://drizabone.com.au/

I've had one of their jackets for years and the quality is unreal.

 

[Shortfall]

Check out Driza Bone.

https://drizabone.com.au/

I've had one of their jackets for years and the quality is unreal.

Thanks. Saw good reviews about this brand whilst researching. Only trouble is I have a long body and quite broad chest/shoulders so it's important to be able to try things on before I buy. Is there a UK shop that you know of?

 

[Gunk]

Looking for a wax jacket that will be used mostly for dog walking, a bit of f!y fishing, and general day to day wear, trips to the pub etc. Used to have a Barbour International Duke which fit the bill but I found the quality to be not all that (probably because it's the fashion arm rather than serious field stuff). Anyway it got nicked so I'm looking to rep!ace it with a Barbour Corbridge which is a similar style but hopefully a bit more robust. Have found one for £189.
https://www.stewardsons.co.uk/products/barbour-corbridge-wax-jacket-black?variant=419495433
Anybody got any ideas for an alternative or where to get one even cheaper?
Ta

I’ve got the earlier version of that jacket now pretty battered in brown wax cotton, I like it, the fit is nice and slim so looks a bit smarter and more modern than an old Beaufort or Bedale

 

[Webbo2]

This is one I’ve got, it’s called Uncle Harry’s coat and was brought out celebrate the 125 anniversary of the original. It would make a great shoplifting coat or for robbing banks as you could hide your shorn off no trouble.😉

 

[stephec]

Check out Driza Bone.

https://drizabone.com.au/

I've had one of their jackets for years and the quality is unreal.

I've always liked the look of those but they don't seem to be in the shops in the UK.

They turn up on ebay now and again, but after recently buying my seventh waxed Barbour I'm told I don't need anymore jackets.

 

[Shortfall]

Turns out that Hoggs of Fyffe only have a factory outlet (apart from their approved stockists obviously) which is closed at the weekend so had to abandon that plan.