Offical Barbour Thread

[SuitedDx]

Anyone have a new or minimally used sage thornproof hood they're willing to sell?

 

[hoodog]



Anyone have a new or minimally used sage thornproof hood they're willing to sell?

I have the so called cotton hood. New without tags. I will return it to CA for a refund so I guess you're not interested in paying retail (29 gbp) plus shipping for it...

 

[styleforumfan]

Is it necessary to keep the corduroy collar from getting wet when it rains? I'm concerned the rain will ruin its soft texture over time. Thanks!

 

[zippyh]

That's not the proper DGAF attitude for wearing a Barbour.

 

[hoodog]

Agreed. Its a Barbour jacket. It should get wet when it rains. All of it. That's what it's designed for.

 

[MSAINT]

Not only that but the corduroy has been "engineered" to repel the water away from you, just look at how it's been built in the collar, also corduroy is a sturdy rustic material used as field clothing, probably why it's steel used on one of the only three jackets Barbour still produces in England.

 

[SuitedDx]



I have the so called cotton hood. New without tags. I will return it to CA for a refund so I guess you're not interested in paying retail (29 gbp) plus shipping for it...

Yeah, it would end up costing me more.

Thanks for the response though!

For a while I was on the fence between the sage (thornproof) vs. olive (Sylkoil). Eventually I went with the sage. I was ambivalent at first but as I wear it more the color has warmed up to me!

I also think there are more selections in olive so maybe another jacket will be in the pipeline!

 

[BL70]

I realize there is a good amount of discussion online regarding which Barbours are still made in the UK vs other European countries. But just to add to the confusion, I was looking at Ashbys in Bloomingdales and they were clearly labeled Made in England. A few days later I ordered one from their website and received one labeled 'Made in Moldova.' I feel a little silly, but plan on bringing this to the store to exchange for one of the made in UK if they are still in stock.

 

[BL70]

Just to follow up on above post, the store had a mix of ashbys made in England or Moldova. Of course the size, color I wanted was only Moldova. But after comparing side by side with MIE I couldn't find any differences in quality (fabric, collar, hardware) so will be fine keeping the jacket.

 

[groundkontrol]

Ashby vs. Bedale-- is the Bedale any thicker? I just got the Ashby and it's surprisingly thinner than I expected. Is there Bedale any heavier or the same weight/thickness? I'm trying to figure out the difference between the two beside the sleeve lining (corduroy in Ashby, thicker collar (bedale), and thinner profile (ashby).

 

[SuitedDx]



Ashby vs. Bedale-- is the Bedale any thicker? I just got the Ashby and it's surprisingly thinner than I expected. Is there Bedale any heavier or the same weight/thickness? I'm trying to figure out the difference between the two beside the sleeve lining (corduroy in Ashby, thicker collar (bedale), and thinner profile (ashby).

I too was trying to decide from the two. In addition to the differences you mentioned, I believe the sleeve proportion of the Ashby is longer.

-Bedale 34 and Ashby S fits somewhat similarly in the body but the sleeves of the Ashby are definitely longer.
-Ashby is also a hair longer than the beadle
-The flap buttons on the Ashby are hidden while the Bedale is exposed

I think the Sylkoil shell is pretty much the same. The Bedale I decided on has the thornproof, makes it feel heavier and sturdier. Maybe that's the difference you noticed?

 

[hoodog]



Ashby vs. Bedale-- is the Bedale any thicker? I just got the Ashby and it's surprisingly thinner than I expected. Is there Bedale any heavier or the same weight/thickness? I'm trying to figure out the difference between the two beside the sleeve lining (corduroy in Ashby, thicker collar (bedale), and thinner profile (ashby).

The outer shell is the same weight, 6 oz waxed cotton. The body lining is also the same, 100% cotton tartan. However, the Ashby has synthetic lining in the sleeves which I guess is thinner than the regular cotton lining. It also makes the sleeves more prone to creasing, like a leather jacket, which I personally rather like.

Anyway, the Bedale and Ashby should be about the same in materials used.

 

[coffeequeen]

Apparently this is a ladies trench coat. Does anyone know (1) the name of this model, or whether (2) Barbour ever made something similar in its mens line?

 

[clarinetplayer]

Barbour weather. Best time of the year. (Beaufort)

 

[TyrannosaurusRi]

Another stick on on the fire: I bought a Barbour Ashby from Bloomingdales this past summer (50% off yeah!!!!) and it's marked as made in England. I guess you just have to get lucky.