waxed jacket

Waterproof coated coat

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

The finish gives the fabric a distinctive slightly oily feel and muted sheen.

Associated with British country life—farming, hunting, shooting—the style has crossed into general fashion: He wore his waxed jacket to walk the dog in the rain.

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Soft synthetic warming garment

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Tailored outerwear from flax

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Top 500,000
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Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G