O/T Belstaff jacket cleaning

[BrianTaylor]

I am thinking about having my old jacket dry cleaned [:0] to freshin this thing up ....any personal experiences , ideas or thoughts on this .. thks Brian T.

Brian Taylor

[Dale Fisher]

Brian,
Mine had been in the basement for quite some time and acquired a good case of mildew along with the original dirt.  I took it into the shower with a shrub brush and some soap.  It cleaned up nicely but looses the wax impregnation.  I'm not sure if there is a DIY method to restore the wax but there is a company(s) that might be pricey.

http://www.waxjacketscleaned.co.uk/

Dale Fisher
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[BrianTaylor]

At this stage in its life I am not worried about the rewaxing , wife will think I am nuts  cleaning it in the shower ... UK is a bit far to go , so I am hoping that someone has done this before me ... Thks for the reply  Brian

Brian Taylor

[skiracer]

Brian,

I have a old Barbour jacket that I have cleaned in the past.  The process is to use a sponge and soap to clean the jacket, let it dry.  Then you need to warm the jacket, and warm the wax, and apply.  It is really easy, and lasts a long time.  There is an out store for Barbour in Vermont that sells the wax.....  Hope this helps!

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[Kip Kern]

Warm soap and water, Aerostitch sells the reconditioning wax spray, use once completely dried!

[BrianTaylor]

Guess I should have gone to the Belstaff site lots of DO NOTS in the cleaning process .... thks Guys .. Brian
From Belstaff site
//www.belstaff.eu/wax-cotton-care.html

CLASSIC AND LIGHTWEIGHT WAX COTTON

Cleaning

Regular cleaning not only enhances the appearance of your garment but removes dust and dirt that can cause premature wear. Regular cleaning also prevents dirt build-up from becoming irremovable stains.
- REMOVE dried mud, sand and grit as soon as possible especially along inner sleeve seams, as these is abrasive.
- HOSE OFF or SPONGE WIPE with cold water only. If dirt is ground in, gently brush it off with a soft bristled brush and then rinse.
- HANG TO DRY naturally and completely for at least 24 hours in a dry, well-ventilated area.
- REPROOF the entire garment after cleaning.
DO NOT dry clean • DO NOT machine wash • DO NOT tumble dry (no dryer) • DO NOT use soap or detergent of any kind • DO NOT use solvents or bleach • DO NOT iron or starch • DO NOT force dry or expose to a direct flame • DO NOT expose to direct sunlight for a long period of time (such as rear car window).
Doing any of these will damage or remove the proofing and may void the garment's warranty.


Brian Taylor