Before there were synthetic fabrics, before Gore-Tex and “weatherproof breathability,” there was thick cotton and a can of wax. Early sailors realized that wet sails caught the wind better than dry ...

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If you've been looking for a home-grown alternative to the famous Barbour waxed jackets, Tom Beckbe has the U.S.A.-made ...

There aren’t many jackets that can carry you through three seasons, but a waxed canvas jacket makes it look easy. In the fall and spring, the heavy-duty cotton is just light enough for transitional ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." When it rains, it pours, and when it pours, you need a waxed canvas jacket. The oft-overlooked style is ...

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However, the wax coating that gives these cotton jackets their water-repellency is not permanent and fades with use. As a result, waxed jackets require periodic re-waxing to remain functional. “Over ...

Waxed cotton jackets are as important to the prep aristocracy as leather motorcycle jackets are to rock ’n’ roll. They’re also a legitimately fashionable, hardworking closet must-have. A waxed jacket ...

Barbours are increasingly popular among Cotswalds-fantasizing Americans, although it’s possible that the Brits are quietly ...

Over the past few years, Flint and Tinder has built the most impressive assortment of waxed canvas outerwear from any American brand. Now, Huckberry’s in-house label is gaining ground on the British ...