Can Barbour Jackets Be Washed?

Generally, most Barbour waterproof breathable outerwear can be machine or hand-washed at 30 degrees. The use of a 'non-detergent soap' is recommended for waterproof breathable garments. Fabric softeners should not be used as these prevent the durable water repellent treatment from working effectively.

Can I wash my Barbour quilted jacket?

Yes, quilted Barbour jackets can be washed easily, as the fabric and materials used to make the jackets are machine washable and can also be dry cleaned. Each Barbour quilt jacket will have a care label sewn into the jacket, so always double check before cleaning for temperature and aftercare advice.

What happens if you machine wash a Barbour jacket?

Cleaning and reproofing your wax jacket

Barbour waxed cotton cannot be washed in hot water, dry cleaned or machine washed as this will remove the waterproofing wax and oils which cannot be replaced. The only way to clean a wax jacket is to brush off any dirt, and then wipe it down using cold water only.