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The Original English Wax Jacket

100 years of tradition and quality ... The Original English Wax Jacket. It's nice to know some things never change.

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The first wax coat was worn more than a hundred years ago in England. Favored by landsmen and hunters, Royals and peasants, this legendary jacket has become renowned the world over, not least for it's practical qualities giving you excellent protection from the elements.

 

The History Behind

Early sailors noticed that wet sails were more efficient than dry sails because wet cotton is windproof, but they also noticed that wet sails were very heavy and slowed the vessel down. In the Middle Ages, they started to apply fish oils and grease to the sailcloth in order to make the sails windproof, and also to stop the rain and spray soaking the sails and stopping them getting too heavy. They used sailcloth to make waterproof capes for themselves to keep them dry. The result was more efficient sails in dry weather (being windproof), lighter sails in wet weather (not getting waterlogged), and drier sailors. 

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Making it a Classic

Eventually, that material evolved into the modern wax cotton material. Theoretically, it should have died out as more modern waterproof materials emerged, but it survived in two areas — farming and motorcycling — because of its sheer toughness. Farmers loved it because it lasts forever and they can reproof it, and you can walk through woods and bushes in it without it being ripped to shreds. Motorcyclists also loved its toughness.

 

This small, forgotten material’s history completely changed one day in the 1980’s when Princess Diana was photographed wearing one and it appeared on the cover of French Vogue. You know the rest.

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The Sollbury Original English Wax Jacket - timeless 

Commonly known as a "wax" jacket today it is made from 100% waxes cotton that gives you a rain and wind resistant shell. Lined with warm, classic scotch cotton lining, thick corduroy collar, which hood can be easily attached underneath by snap fastening. 2 large front pockets with buttons, 2 lovely hand warmers, and an inner pocket with security button. Equipped with a though large two way zip for easy ventilation and snap fastening front flap designed to keep the worst of the British weather out! This is a jacket you fall in love with, that gets better with wear. On cold days the nice hand warmer pockets are true lifesavers for your fingertips. In addition to two large outer pockets we also have a convenient inner pocket with zip so your wallet and smartphone are protected.  

Facts about: The Sollbury Original English Wax Jacket

  • Color: Olive Green

  • Outer fabric: 8oz waxed cotton in a silk finish

  • Inner fabric: Check pattern cotton in back, nylon in sleeves and lower body for moist protection.  

  • 2 large side pockets with studs.

  • 2 nice hand warmer pockets. 

  • Inside pocket with stud

  • Extra: detachable hood

  • Made in England

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Women's sizes:

S(6-8), M(10-12), L(14-16), XL(18-20)

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  • Unisex

  • Quality and durability

  • Classic and timeless

  • Waterproof/WindproofTil hverdag og fest

  • Comfortable to wear

  • Ideal over a blazer

  • Perfect for bad weather

  • Expected minimum lifetime: 10 year

  • Article no. 1

  • Price  £ 279 / € 319 / $ 349 / Kr. 2990

Men's sizes:

S(34-36), M(38-40), L(42-44), XL(46-48), XXL(50-52)

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