Wax Motorcycle Jacket

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Wax jackets and motorcycling have a lot history together but the wax motorcycle jacket was made iconic when it was worn by hollywood star steve mcqueen pictured above. Pulford waxed cotton motorcycle jacket black features. He was an avid motorcyclist and pretty handy too. This short waxed cotton riding jacket is fashioned after the original belstaff mojave worn by steve mcqueen.

Waxed cotton is a versatile material durable and water resistant. These are also helpful because they demonstrate using two methods. The waterproof and breathable liner will keep you dry but allow air to circulate in warmer months. Wax cotton motorcycle jackets some of the very earliest motorcycle jackets from companies like barbour and belstaff were made from wax cotton which had been used for many years by sailors.

Free shipping by amazon. First and foremost along with this written guide below you will find two videos one that is a general how to for waxing jackets and the other specifically for cotton jackets. Rewaxing your jacket clean and dry your jacket. The belstaff racemaster waxed jacket is the sort of speed inspired ever so slightly edgy jacket to wear when you hit the road leather moto boots not included sadly.

Continue the wax application until the entire jacket is fully coated. Walker hawkes mens unpadded wax jacket countrywear hunting waxed coat black. For fall and winter rides a removable thermal lining is included. The company has changed hands from the brits to the italians in 2004 to the germans in 2011 and then back to the uk in 2017 but the brand still delivers some of the most iconic waxed cotton motorcycle jackets and boasts david beckham as one of its spokesmodels.

Fully breathable 427g m 12oz black coloured waxed cotton brown corduroy inner cuffs and collar. Reinforcement to critical wear areas shoulders and elbows brass zipper and rolle. Combined with modern synthetic waterproof membranes total waterproofing is achieved with a tactile and sophisticated finish. Walls men s amarillo vintage duck cotton twill jacket.

4 6 out of 5 stars 96. 4 1 out of 5 stars 14. Lay it on a flat work surface preferably with some plastic sheeting underneath. The richa scrambler s waxed cotton outer shell is from british millerain.

Slap on some latex gloves and apply wax to the fabric in small amounts in a circular motion. Mcqueen used to compete in major races like the international six day trials and baja rally. Today wax cotton is very much in fashion but it s also very practical. A wax cotton jacket does not easily absorb moisture.

Less town and country than barbour the british belstaff company began in 1924 making motorcycle helmets and then transitioned to a focus on bringing waxed cotton to the world of motorcycling. Walker hawkes mens belted waxed 4 pocket motorcycle waterproof jacket brown.