wax jacket

Countryman's rain layer

A wax jacket is an outdoor coat made from cotton treated with wax to make it water-resistant.

The classic style is associated with British country wear—worn for hunting, farming, and walking in wet weather.

The waxed fabric develops a distinctive patina over time and can be reproofed when water resistance fades: He pulled on his wax jacket and headed out into the drizzle.

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Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G