Common questions

What is the difference between a Barbour Bedale and Beaufort?

What is the difference between a Barbour Bedale and Beaufort?

The main difference between the 3 styles is the length (see below for measurements). The Bedale is a short equestrian style jacket, the Beaufort is mid length and the Border is longer again. If you want a standard length jacket that is long enough to cover a suit jacket you may go for the Beaufort.

Are Barbour waxed cotton jackets waterproof?

The Best Barbour Jackets For Men And Women: Shared Traits Double-Rolled Seams – The folks at Barbour will tell you it is no small task to sew seams this way. They do it to make their waxed cotton jackets fully waterproof, plain and simple (or not).

What wax jacket does the Queen wear?

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Shop the style. The Queen is believed to have had her Barbour waxed coat for more than 25 years, a fact that speaks not only to the Queen’s affinity for the brand, but also to the jacket’s durability.

Is the Barbour Beaufort unisex?

The Bedale, Beaufort or Border (all unisex) qualify for the “country fit”. Many believe the best colors are Sage and Navy. “Classic” Wax jackets are Olive, denoted by their unique style numbers.

Can you wear Barbour wax jackets in the rain?

Waterproof waxed jackets & detachable hoods We also carry a range of wax detachable hoods, meaning you can wear your jacket your way and be prepared for whatever the seasons may bring. This makes a Barbour waxed jacket a practical choice for a rainy day.

What kind of jacket is a Barbour Beaufort?

The Classic Beaufort is a stylish, practical men’s waxed jacket with timeless country looks and a Sylkoil outer. Quintessentially Barbour, this versatile jacket is tough enough to brave the great outdoors yet equally suited to city wear – it offers a relaxed fit perfect for throwing over a suit when commuting to work.

What kind of jacket is Barbour border wax?

Barbour’s Border Wax Jacket is essentially the brand’s Bedale and Beaufort silhouette, yet with a considerable amount of length added.

When was the first Margaret Barbour jacket made?

First available in 1983, the Beaufort jacket, designed by Chairman Dame Margaret Barbour, is one of Barbour’s most iconic waxed jackets, featuring the useful full-width, lined, rear Pocket. Fully interactive with a detachable hood and liner, the Beaufort truly is the ultimate, classic all-year-round jacket.

When did the Beaufort wax jacket come out?

The most ubiquitous silhouettes from the brand, the Bedale and Beaufort Wax Jackets bear striking resemblance to one another and are thus the two you’re most likely to get confused. However, the Bedale preceded the Beaufort by three years, with production starting in 1980 with riding in mind.

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