How to Re-wax Your Jacket
Classic 6oz wax
Waxed cotton is extremely durable, and available in a number of weights including 6oz and 8oz. Our oldest and traditional wax cotton is called sylkoil, and can be adopted for all weathers. Learn how to care for this type of wax by following our guide below.
Re-wax your jacket
To re-waxing your jacket thoroughly, you will need some useful tools.
Barbour Wax | Pan / Bowl | Hot water | Sponge / Rag
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wax for live
Barbour waxed cotton is perfect for modern life and when properly looked after, can last for many years and plenty of adventures. Wax for Life brings together our unique services designed so that you can take perfect care of your beloved wax companion, after over a century of rewax and repair services. Care for your jacket at home and discover more about our sustainability initiatives here.
Repairs, Alterations & Re-waxing
Globally, over 60,000 wax jackets are re-waxed and repaired through our special service that allows our customers to take their beloved Barbour jacket at any time to be re-waxed, repaired or altered. We recommend that you re-wax your jacket annually depending on wear and use.
Barbour Re-Loved
Ready to give your wax jacket a new home? We take old jackets that you no longer have a use for, in exchange for a voucher to redeem against a new Barbour jacket. Your old jacket will then be laundered, repaired and rejuvenated at Barbour’s home in South Shields to be sold on, ready for a new adventure.