September 11 2011
Steps To Repair Your Barbour Jacket 1.5%
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Since 1936 Barbour jackets are reigning over well groomed British men as a fashion accessory of substance. Most popular Barbour jackets Barbour mens international motorcycle jackets. Between 1936 – 1977, these jackets were used as uniforms by British International Motorcycle team.
Eleven countries across the globe have made it their official police costume.A wearer knows that Barbour jackets are made to tolerate British climatic turbulences.
Be it heavy rain or dust storms of county side or a sunny day or freezing cold these jackets always compliment outdoorsmen in every condition. Maintenance of the jackets is easy but mending them is a sensitive job.
Long Sleeves: Before buying any jacket of Barbour’s collection, check the sleeves first. If they are longer than your arm, then cutting them short will prevent the pre mature wrinkles. But do not try this at home. An experienced tailor is the best person to do the job.
Cuts: If the lining of the jacket gets minor damages or there are little insignificant cuts on the jacket then simple homely stitching would do a good job. Apart from minor cuts if the exterior of the jacket is cut then it must be fixed by the manufacturer only. Substitute mending would not only scar the beauty of the jacket but also hamper its performance.
Reproofing: Barbour jackets need yearly reproofing to protect the wax coat that is used in every jacket.
Maintenance: Just hang it straight in your closet preferably with a cover. This keeps the material intact.
Cleaning: It is really a trouble free job. Just soak a sponge in cool mild water and wipe the jacket with the sponge. Let it dry so that it is not damped. If the wax seems less glistening then it must be the time to reproof. If you are an offshore customer and have decided to employ the manufacturer to repair your Barbour jacket, than an online form must be filled up.
The form is available on Barbour website. The jacket must be well packed for before shipping. Britons can simply walk up to the shop where they have bought it, fill up the repair form and send it for mending.





