Barbour Transport Jacket
$138.00
Specifications:
- Material: Fabric
- Front: Zipper & Button Closure
- Collar: Turn Down Collar
- Sleeves: Full-Sleeves
- Cuffs: Rib-Knitted
- Color: Brown | Blue
Re-Creati0n | Barbour Oversized Transport Waxed Jacket
Two colorways. Brown and blue. Both in waxed cotton with a corduroy collar, tartan lining, and an oversized cut that sits shorter than the Bedale but longer than the Spey. The Barbour Transport Jacket was inspired by mountain biking and borrows its best features from three of Barbour’s most iconic silhouettes: the Bedale, the Beaufort, and the International.
You get handwarmer pockets, an inner storm skirt, a throat flap, rib-knit cuffs, and a double-closure system with both a zipper and buttons. Barbour has been making waxed cotton outerwear in South Shields, England, since 1894, and this jacket is still built on that same 6oz Thornproof cotton that the brand has used across its most trusted pieces for decades. It is the kind of jacket you buy once and keep rewaxing for years.
The Barbour Transport Waxed Jacket Blue reads darker and more urban. The brown reads warmer and more traditional. Both develop patina as you wear them because waxed cotton creases, softens, and fades at the elbows, pockets, and collar over time. That aging process is part of the reason Barbour owners keep their jackets for years. Queen Elizabeth reportedly kept her Beaufort for 25 years and refused to replace it.
Barbour repairs and rewaxes over 60,000 jackets every year at the South Shields factory, which tells you how long people expect these to last.
The Barbour Oversized Transport Wax Jacket runs large by design. If you want a relaxed fit, go with your normal size. If you want it less boxy, size down one. Denver Jackets carries this recreation in brown and blue, from XS through 6XL, with a custom size option, both in stock right now. The original retails at $425 on barbour.com. You get the same silhouette and construction details here at $138.
Barbour holds three Royal Warrants from the British monarchy, the first granted by the Duke of Edinburgh in 1974. It takes 36 workers to build a single jacket at the South Shields factory from start to finish. That level of production detail is what separates Barbour from every other waxed cotton brand on the market, and it is the standard this re-creation is built to match.
Every good Barbour wax jacket ages better when you skip the washing machine entirely. Sponge clean only with cold water. No detergent. No dry cleaning. The waxed finish is what keeps rain and wind out, and machine washing strips that coating. A Barbour cotton wax jacket can be re-waxed periodically with Barbour’s own Thornproof dressing to restore the water resistance once the surface starts to feel dry or show lighter patches.
The Waxed Cotton Brown Barbour Jacket pairs best with dark denim, heavy boots, and a chunky knit underneath for colder days. In spring, wear it open over a plain tee with clean sneakers. The oversized A-line cut gives you room to layer without looking bulky, which is why the Transport works across three seasons, where most waxed jackets only feel right in autumn and winter.
FAQs
Q2: What is 6oz Thornproof waxed cotton?
Thornproof is Barbour’s signature waxed cotton, known for its resistance to snags from thorns and brush. The 6oz weight offers durability while remaining comfortable and not overly heavy.
Q3: How should I clean this jacket?
Sponge clean only using cold water. Do not machine wash, use detergent, or dry clean, as these methods can remove the wax coating that provides water and wind resistance.
Q4: Does the jacket run true to size?
The Transport is designed with an oversized fit. Choose your regular size for a relaxed look, or size down if you prefer a less boxy fit. Custom sizing is also available.
Q5: Can waxed cotton be re-waxed?
Yes. When the surface begins to dry out or show lighter areas, you can apply wax dressing to restore water resistance. This process helps extend the life of the jacket for years.
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