Barbour Ashby Wax Jacket Review: Is This Barbour Worth It?
The Ashby reworks Barbour's famous Bedale with a trimmer, more contemporary cut. In this Barbour Ashby Wax Jacket review, we cover the waxed cotton, the care it needs and whether it's worth it.
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Key features
- 6oz Sylkoil waxed cotton outer
- Cord collar
- Two bellows pockets plus handwarmer pockets
- A rework of the Bedale
Our take
HashMonkey score: 4.5/5 ★★★★★☆☆☆☆☆
Our editorial opinion, based on research into the listing, brand details, owner feedback and expert reviews. Not hands-on testing, and not an Amazon customer rating.
A buy-once classic if you'll maintain it.
Who it’s for
Anyone wanting a heritage jacket for fall, spring and drizzly city days.
Pros and things to consider
Pros
- Timeless heritage style
- Wax sheds light rain
- Gets better with age
Things to consider
- Sponge clean only and needs periodic re-waxing
- Waxed cotton has a distinct smell and feel
- Check the brand's size chart and owner fit notes on the listing before ordering.
Apparel details
| Material | Outer: 100% waxed cotton |
|---|---|
| Size range | 34–52 (per listing) |
| Fit for | Men's |
| Sizing note | Sizing and fit vary by brand and style; check the brand's size chart on the Amazon listing before ordering. |
Details are taken from the Amazon listing and may vary by color or size. Fit notes reflect owner feedback.
Consider instead: Barbour Heritage Liddesdale Quilted Jacket. Barbour Liddesdale quilted for no-wax care.
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