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Waxed jacket

Waxed jacket

Hip-length raincoat made from waxed cotton cloth

A Waxed jacket is a type of hip-length jacket made from waxed cotton cloth, iconic of British and Irish country life. Today it is commonly worn for outdoor rural pursuits such as hunting, shooting and fishing. It is a cotton jacket made water-resistant by a paraffin-based waxing, typically with a tartan lining and a corduroy or leather collar. The main drawbacks of a waxed fabric is its lack of breathability and tend to be heavier and bulkier than modern synthetic waterproof materials.[2]

Waxed jacket

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The origin of the waxed jacket is in the coated garments also known as oilskin.[3]

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References

  1. [1]
    Baker, Lindsay (9 June 2023). "How the Barbour became the ultimate British symbol". BBC Culture. Retrieved 5 August 2023.
  2. [2]
    Horrocks, A. Richard; Anand, Subhash C. (31 October 2000). Handbook of Technical Textiles. Elsevier. ISBN 9781855738966 – via Google Books.
  3. [3]
    "The History of Wax | Barbour".


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