How often should one reproof their Barbour waxed items? The conventional wisdom is every year. Surprisingly, a new Barbour may sometimes need it after just a few months.
Many people prefer to send their jackets back to the Barbour repair facility in Milford, New Hampshire where they can get a professional job at a very reasonable price.
And others do it themselves, although that precludes the added benefit of their heated tables that also gets out any ground in dirt. (However, as it is not uncommon to wait until the last minute, the Barbour facility always gets inundated this time of year.)
The process is fairly forgiving.
Without regular reproofing they obviously are not as waterproof, but also can take on an old military fatigue jacket look, especially in the Sage. The Navy, however, can still look good for dry weather wear.
Many prefer the bare-handed approach and take care not to get the wax too hot. Use a new sponge; old sponges tend to crumble a bit and leave behind little pieces. Place the can of wax in a pan of just boiled water and wait a few minutes for it to soften, which it does from the bottom up.
And others do it themselves, although that precludes the added benefit of their heated tables that also gets out any ground in dirt. (However, as it is not uncommon to wait until the last minute, the Barbour facility always gets inundated this time of year.)
The process is fairly forgiving.
Without regular reproofing they obviously are not as waterproof, but also can take on an old military fatigue jacket look, especially in the Sage. The Navy, however, can still look good for dry weather wear.
Many prefer the bare-handed approach and take care not to get the wax too hot. Use a new sponge; old sponges tend to crumble a bit and leave behind little pieces. Place the can of wax in a pan of just boiled water and wait a few minutes for it to soften, which it does from the bottom up.
