In today’s episode, my guest is Ryan Mallinson, Yorkshireman and keen maintainer of the waxed jacket legacy. Ryan owns a small company offering repairs and rewaxing of classic waxed cotton jackets such as Barbour, Belstaff and John Partridge. We talk about the process of rewaxing, why it is a good thing, common problems, how to deal with smells, fashion versus function, which brands are better than others and being a fan of James Bond and “that jacket”. Oh, and how taking care of your stuff and using it a long time is sustainable.
Ryan Mallinson is @mallinandson on Instagram and mallinandson.com on the web.
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A web search on dating a Barbour revels that the first two numbers below the second barcode on the white tag under the label is year of manufacture. Lacking this, a gold royal warrant was added to the label in 1974, 1982, and 1987. More generally, the Classic original tartan has been changed and country of origin.
The Royal warrants are the way to roughly date older ones, indeed. Not very exactly though. I need to find an expert and compile a guide! And find similar info to date my old Belstaff.
That would be reveal. Also poppers or zipper to fasten the lining .