Are all Barbour waxed?

Are all Barbour waxed?

100% of Barbour jackets are waxed cotton which is sourced through the Better Cotton Initiative (BCI). The aim is to source 70% of their cotton usage more sustainably by the end of 2021 and by 90% by the end of 2024.

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.

Can Barbour jackets be cleaned?

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.

How do you reproof a dry wax jacket?

Cover your work surface and gather the things you’ll need to reproof your Drywax Jacket: a Drywax Stick, a hairdryer, and a lint-free cloth. Always start at the back of your jacket, applying an even layer by dragging the wax stick across it, paying extra attention to creases and seams.

How do you clean an old Barbour jacket?

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 you’re wax wax jacket?

Once dry, your jacket is ready to be re-waxed. Take your coat and lay it flat on a table – a large sturdy kitchen table is best. Protect your table with some newspaper or a couple of large bin bags. Take the wax and slowly warm until liquid then apply with a soft clean cloth.

How do you freshen a Barbour jacket?

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.

How do you clean a smelly wax 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.