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A Guide To Barbour® Jackets

Barbour makes some of the best wax coats in the world. Which Barbour coat is right for you? Our guide to Barbour jackets can help you choose. Every style is built to last a lifetime…and beyond. 

The Art Of Craftsmanship: What Sets Barbour Jackets Apart In Quality?

All Barbour jackets have these features in common: 

  • Longevity - Made to last a lifetime—and more than one, if properly cared for
  • Traditional Styling - Heritage-inspired details in every design
  • Double-Rolled Seams - Harder to sew but worth the extra weatherproof protection  
  • Practicality - From closures to pockets, each feature has a purpose
  • Performance - Crafted to keep wet weather out and warmth in

About Waxed Cotton & Other Barbour Jacket Fabrics

Barbour is known for waxed cotton jackets that repel water and wind. But Barbour also weaves in other fabrics: 

  • Wool is available in select Barbour coats. This timeless material has natural wicking and warming properties. 
  • Cotton lining, usually accented with a classic tartan pattern, adds warmth.
  • Diamond quilting helps trap body heat. An insulating, diamond-quilted vest can be zipped into a Barbour jacket or worn on its own for lightweight core warmth.

Types Of Barbour Jackets

How do you choose which Barbour jacket is right for you? That has a lot to do with how you plan to use it. 

  • All-Purpose: For weather protection with a traditional Barbour silhouette, women might go for the Beadnell or Classic Beadnell. The medium-weight Classic Beaufort or Classic Bedale is a popular choice for men. 
  • Performance: In the field, adapting on the fly is key. The men's Bedale waxed cotton jacket provides weather resistance and customizable comfort with an optional Polarquilt liner for warmth. Barbour has lots of options that fit a gilet—an insulating, zip-in liner that can also be worn on its own. 
  • Rainy-Day Gear: For a rain jacket that really keeps you dry, go with Barbour. Styles like the women’s Bower and the men’s Ashby let you snap a Sylkoil hood onto the collar for fuller rain and wind protection. 

Choose The Barbour Jacket That Fits You

As the #1 source for Barbour in the U.S., we have the best selection you’ll find anywhere...and that makes Orvis the best place to find the right Barbour jacket for you.  

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