Wax Jacket Cleaning Information Sheet
Essential information about specialist cleaning, professional hand re-waxing, wax-finish choices, repairs, postage and the natural limitations of restoring a waxed-cotton garment.
We clean before we re-wax
Wax Jackets Cleaned does not simply apply fresh dressing over dirt, stale odours or old contamination. The garment is cleaned inside and outside using a specialist, deliberately gentle process before the selected wax finish is applied by hand.
Inside and outside cleaning
The complete garment is cleaned, not only the outer waxed surface.
Odour and mould treatment
The process is designed to tackle stale smells, mould contamination and long-term storage odours.
Hand-applied re-waxing
Each approved finish is applied by hand and allowed to settle into the material.
Repairs and restoration
Zips, cuffs, linings, collars, pockets, seams and more involved restoration can be assessed.
Five professional wax finishes
The final appearance and feel depend on the fabric, colour, age, previous treatment and condition. No two waxed-cotton garments react in exactly the same way.
Basic Wax
A lower-residue finish with little or no oily or sticky surface feel, depending on the garment. Provides a reasonable level of water resistance.
Silk-Oil Wax
The most popular traditional-style finish. It may feel slightly oily or tacky at first, normally settling with wear, and is well suited to outdoor use.
Fashion Wax
Produces a darker waxed appearance with less surface oiliness than a traditional finish. Applied only when the garment is suitable.
Heavy Wax
A substantially heavier, oilier application for garments used mainly outdoors. It is intentionally stickier and offers the strongest practical water resistance.
Dry Wax
A dry-to-the-touch finish that naturally develops a cracked, worn or antique character. Only applied to suitable garments originally made with a dry-wax finish.
Cleaning and re-waxing prices
The following base prices include specialist cleaning and the Basic Wax Finish. Alternative wax finishes, repairs, postage and any applicable size or condition supplements are charged separately.
| Garment | Included | Base price |
|---|---|---|
| Standard jacket up to 30 inches long | Cleaning inside and outside + Basic Wax | £55 |
| Jacket or coat over 31 inches long | Cleaning inside and outside + Basic Wax | £63 |
| Long, riding or Stockman coat | Cleaning inside and outside + Basic Wax | £68 |
| Waxed trousers up to 34-inch waist | Cleaning inside and outside + Basic Wax | £50 |
| Gilet or vest | Cleaning inside and outside + Basic Wax | £45 |
| Waxed hat | Specialist cleaning + Basic Wax | £20 |
Size supplements
XL 42/44: +10%
2XL 46/48: +15%
3XL and above: +20%
Accessories
Belt: £3.75
Hood: £6
Half shoulder guard: £5
Full shoulder guard: £7.50
Condition charges
Heavily soiled or over-waxed: +£8 per item.
Prior dry cleaning, where genuinely required: +£17.
Typical repair and restoration prices
Repairs are assessed after the garment has been physically inspected. Photographs may support a rough estimate, but a confirmed quotation cannot normally be provided by telephone. The minimum repair charge is £10.
| Repair | Typical starting price |
|---|---|
| New zip | From £30 |
| Cuff ends — pair | From £30 |
| New wick strip | From £30 |
| Top collar edge | From £25 |
| Bottom edge | From £25 |
| Sleeve patch repair | From £25 |
| New corduroy collar | From £30 |
| Replace body lining only | From £90 |
| Replace sleeve lining | From £35 each |
| Replace pocket | From £35 |
| Repair hanging loop | From £10 |
| Belt-loop repair | From £15 |
Sending your garment to Wax Jackets Cleaned
Use a tracked or signed-for service that requires a delivery signature. Keep your proof of posting and tracking details until safe receipt is confirmed.
Postal and delivery address
F.A.O. Nigel EastwoodWax Jackets Cleaned
Goyt Mill, Unit K (Basement)
Upper Hibbert Lane (Roadside)
Marple
SK6 7HX
United Kingdom
Please hand the parcel to someone in Unit K.
Do not leave it in the post room and do not authorise a safe place.
Prepare the parcel correctly
- Complete the Owner Send-In Form.
- Include your name and verified return address.
- List every requested repair and the chosen wax finish.
- Empty and check every pocket.
- Pack the garment compactly but securely.
- Use tracking and obtain proof of delivery.
Mainland England
£10
Return postage and packing.
Highlands & Islands
£14
Return postage and packing.
Isle of Man, NI & ROI
£15
Return postage and packing.
International
Individual quote
Based on destination and parcel.
Important service conditions
These points explain what can realistically be achieved and help prevent misunderstandings before a valuable or sentimental garment is sent for work.
Not every stain can be removed
The process is deliberately gentle. Ingrained marks, paint, staining or permanent colour change may remain.
Clean and wearable — not new
Age, fading, wear, previous damage and the character of the original fabric will remain part of the garment.
No 100% waterproof guarantee
Re-waxing improves practical water resistance, but no waxed-cotton garment can be guaranteed completely waterproof.
Colour can become darker
Wax is neutral and contains no coloured dye, but fresh dressing normally deepens the fabric’s colour and appearance.
Fresh wax can transfer
Take care around furniture, vehicle interiors and other fabrics, particularly soon after the garment is returned.
Surface feel varies
Some finishes feel stickier or oilier at first. This normally settles with wear; Heavy Wax intentionally remains more oily.
Courier responsibility applies
Wax Jackets Cleaned cannot accept responsibility for carrier loss, theft, damage, delay or misdelivery in transit.
Quotes require inspection
A confirmed repair quotation normally requires physical inspection. Photograph-based figures are rough estimates only.
Your instructions must be complete
State the finish, every repair and the correct return details. Do not assume unlisted work will automatically be included.
What happens next
Follow these four steps so the garment, owner, instructions and return address remain clearly connected.
Read the information
Review the service, wax finishes, current prices, postage guidance and limitations.
Complete the form
Give full owner details, return address, garment description, wax choice and repair instructions.
Send the garment
Empty every pocket, pack securely and use tracked or signed-for delivery requiring a signature.
Receipt and completion
Receipt is confirmed, work is completed in order, and payment is requested when the item is ready to return.
Complete the Owner Send-In Form
Make sure the chosen wax finish, every repair, your contact details and the complete return address are clearly stated before the garment leaves you.