A Waxed jacket is a type of hip-length
jacket
A jacket is a garment for the upper body, usually extending below the hips. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front or slightly on the side. A jacket is generally lighter, tighter-fitting, and less insulating than a coat, which ...
made from
waxed cotton cloth, iconic of
British and
Irish country life. Today it is commonly worn for outdoor rural pursuits such as
hunting
Hunting is the human activity, human practice of seeking, pursuing, capturing, or killing wildlife or feral animals. The most common reasons for humans to hunt are to harvest food (i.e. meat) and useful animal products (fur/hide (skin), hide, ...
,
shooting and
fishing. It is a
cotton jacket made water-resistant by a
paraffin-based
waxing, typically with a
tartan lining and a
corduroy or
leather collar. The main drawback of a waxed fabric is its lack of
breathability.
The origin of the waxed jacket is in the coated garments also known as
oilskin.
See also
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British country clothing
References
Jackets
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