Mouldy Waxed Jacket

[Richard A Thackeray]

My wax jacket is kept in the basement, in one of the rooms that has a slight damp problem
I wore it for the firrst time in a while yesterday & noticed some mould, not much, just the odd spot

A bit of research suggests a 50-50 water/vinegar solution

Has anyione tried this, or can suggest an alternative?

Thanks

EDIT @19:58
I'll photograph it tomorrow

 

[oxoman]

If its a proper barbour jacket I believe they do a reconditioning service. If its a cheaper one you could give it a try and rewax after.

 

[Drago]

Thread title had me thinking this was about investment casting...

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

If its a proper barbour jacket I believe they do a reconditioning service. If its a cheaper one you could give it a try and rewax after.

A lot cheaper!!
https://hollandscountryclothing.co.uk/products/bronte-wax-cotton-jacket?variant=42085776467

 

[Dogtrousers]

Just scrape it off. It'll be fine.

No, hang on, that's what you do with mould on jam, isn't it.

 

[Profpointy]

Just scrape it off. It'll be fine.

No, hang on, that's what you do with mould on jam, isn't it.

Same principle thought surely?
And to be fair, should work

 

[nogoodnamesleft]

I've suffered this issue in small patches on two wax jackets (both Barbour). One inside sleeve other inside main coat and both times on the lining.

I did contact Barbour though can't remember what they said (it wasn't "send it back to us"), but both times I brushed the area off thoroughly and dried it very thoroughly and brushed again, etc. Mould can't survive being dry. I did rinse off and dry again.

In both cases the mould died and brushed off OK and lining wasn't damaged.

Completely unrelated to the mould issue being asked about, I have once sent my jacket back to Barbour for re-waxing and when it came back I felt far far too much wax and it was really sticky. Over the years it dried out or rubbed off and got back into a more usable state. If I decide they need more wax in future I'll do it myself.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

Nothing huge or widespread

 

[midlandsgrimpeur]

The main issue is that the suggested solutions, vinegar, baking powder etc. tend to also suggest washing the fabric which is not really an option with a waxed jacket. I have tried the vinegar/spray and also specific fabric mould sprays on a waxed jacket and neither did anything. However, mine was a fair bit more stained than yours.

Have had some luck with suede shoes though so it can work in some circumstances. I would brush the mould with a clothes brush if you have one, spray it with the vinegar/water solution and let it soak in. Sponge it off with clean water and then let it dry. If this doesn't work then nothing is likely to.

 

[Richard A Thackeray]

@midlandsgrimpeur

Thankyou
I’ll try it

 

[Pat "5mph"]

@Richard A Thackeray if you don't have any joy from trying the solutions above, don't bin the jacket just yet.
Wait till summer, a hot sunny day.
Hang the jacket out in the sun for as long as you can, this will get rid of the mould.
It will also fade the colour though, if you can live with that.