Before technical fabrics, there was waxed cotton. This natural fabric gains its water resistance from a thick coating of ...

Long before the phrase “Gore-Tex” was trademarked, waxed jackets were keeping men dry on land and sea. Although waterproof synthetics are widely available today, the waxed jacket’s natural properties ...

Visitors to the Northumberland County Show will be able to get their Barbour jackets waxed for a good cause this weekend. The South Shields clothing brand will have two experts on hand throughout the ...

Waxed jackets are always appealing for their excellent rain resistance (when properly maintained) and classic styling. Down and synthetic puffy mid-layers offer fantastic warmth with minimal weight ...

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I'm a big fan of waxed jackets. I'll choose one over a rain shell whenever there's a shower and, if you layer up with a chunky sweater underneath, waxed jackets make for a solid winter coat. Their ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. You know how to plan out your hiking route and why it's important, but perhaps equally important is knowing what to wear. The classic waxed ...