Caring for Your Barbour Jacket: A Timeless Investment

Founded in 1894, Barbour has become synonymous with quality British outerwear, known for its durable waxed jackets and classic country style. To ensure your Barbour jacket lasts for years, proper care is essential. Clean your jacket by brushing off dirt and mud with a soft brush. For washing, use cold water and mild soap — avoid harsh detergents. To preserve its waterproof qualities, re-wax your jacket every few years, especially after cleaning. Barbour offers its own wax, but other reputable brands work as well. Store your jacket in a cool, dry place to maintain its shape and functionality.

Measurements

Before buying any item from our Live for Tweed store, we highly suggest that you measure a similar garment you already own or wear for accurate results. All measurements for our items are based on when the garment is laid flat and relaxed, and may be an approximation. We may occasionally recommend a certain size to fit a small, medium or large size label, however, this could depend on the fit needed, and what type of undergarments are being worn, so be sure to check your measurements first. Additionally, one often forgotten element is the sleeve length, which may vary from size to size - make sure to take this into consideration as well.

Top Tip – Allow room for undergarments, on the occasion we do recommend a size to fit if it has been labelled as a small, medium or large. However, this can vary by individual dependant on undergarments worn and desired fit needed, so please check your measurements before purchasing. 
Top Tip – Sleeve length – This is often not checked and overlooked by customers and sleeve lengths can vary dependant on size.